Entry Level Learning Coordinator Jobs
New grad learning coordinator jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or portfolio of training projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site and hybrid roles across Staffing & Recruiting, Electronics & Hardware, and Investment & Asset Management, with employers like LandCare, Orion, and Ursus hiring at this level now.
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The Learning for Life Program Coordinator is a full-time position located primarily in Union County. Under the direction of the Vice President of Career and Workforce Development, the Learning for Life Program Coordinator is responsible for the development, coordination, and growth of the College’s personal interest and lifelong learning programs. This position leads all aspects of programming from course creation and instructor recruitment to compliance oversight and community outreach with a focus on offering learning experiences that enrich and respond to the needs of the college service area.
Comprehensive Benefits Package to include health insurance with the NC State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, retirement benefits through the NC Retirement System, Paid Time Off, and a supplemental benefits cafeteria plan.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES SUMMARY
Program Development & Course Creation
- Research community interests and market trends to identify opportunities for new personal interest and lifelong learning courses
- Design course offerings across diverse topic areas including arts, wellness, technology, culinary, professional skills, and other areas of community interest
- Establish course pricing structures that ensure programs are self-supporting and financially sustainable
- Collaborate with academic departments, community organizations, and local businesses to identify co-sponsorship and cross-promotion opportunities
- Regularly evaluate and refresh the course catalog to eliminate underperforming offerings and introduce timely, relevant programming
Administrative Management
- Manage all administrative functions of the personal interest program, including scheduling, registration, enrollment tracking, and reporting
- Maintain accurate records including, but not limited to course rosters, instructor contracts, revenue, expenditures, and program outcomes
- Prepare and monitor program budgets; generate financial reports to demonstrate self-sufficiency and program health
- Coordinate with marketing and communications staff to promote courses through print, digital, social media, and community channels
- Utilize the College’s student information and registration systems to manage course listings and enrollment data
Instructor Recruitment & Management
- Identify, recruit, and vet qualified instructors from the community, industry, and professional networks for all personal interest courses
- Negotiate and process instructor agreements, stipends, and contracts in accordance with college policies
- Onboard and provide ongoing support to personal interest instructors, including guidance on college procedures, classroom resources, and student engagement
- Evaluate instructor performance through course feedback, observation, and enrollment data; make recommendations for continuation or improvement
Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure all personal interest programs comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including those governing non-credit/continuing education
- Maintain up to date knowledge of state community college board policies and guidelines related to personal interest and non-credit programming
- Coordinate with HR and Institutional Excellence staff to document instructor eligibility
Summer Camps
- Plan, coordinate, and manage all college-sponsored summer camps
- Coordinate with deans and department chairs to schedule summer camps and secure instructors
- Coordinate with marketing and communications staff to promote courses through print, digital, social media, and community channels
- Manage camp registration, parental communications, and emergency procedures in compliance with applicable regulations
- Evaluate camp programs annually and implement improvements based on participant and family feedback
Community Engagement & Program Growth
- Serve as the college’s primary liaison for personal interest programming to community groups, civic organizations, local businesses, and government agencies
- Conduct needs assessments, surveys, and focus groups to gauge community interest and guide program development
- Represent the personal interest program at college events, community fairs, and public outreach activities
- Build and maintain partnerships that support program expansion, scholarship opportunities, or sponsored programming for underserved populations
- Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from prospective students, instructors, community partners, and the public
General
- Actively participate in college committees and activities
- Actively participate in grant prospecting, authoring, editing, evaluation, and reporting
- Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, innovation, collaboration, and institutional commitment in all actions
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in education, business, recreation management, communications, or a closely related field
- Two (2) years of experience in program coordination, continuing education, event management, recreation programming, or a comparable field
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with student registration and/or data management systems
- Experience with or knowledge of budget management and financial record-keeping
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in a related field
- Experience working in a community college or higher education environment
- Prior experience coordinating non-credit, continuing education, or community education programming
- Familiarity with North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) policies and non-credit reporting requirements
- Experience managing youth camps or working with minor-age participants in a supervised setting
- Bilingual or multilingual abilities reflecting the demographics of the service area
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS ELIGIBILITY SUMMARY
EEO STATEMENT SUMMARY
South Piedmont Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees based on job related criteria without reference to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. Applicants are requested to complete questions at the end of the online application process that are strictly voluntary. Answers to these questions will not be provided to the hiring manager, selection committee, or any other employees of South Piedmont other than the Human Resources Office. The Human Resources Office uses this information to maintain accurate confidential records on the composition of each applicant pool. If you require accommodation due to a disability in order to complete the application process, please make your request to the Human Resources Office.
POSTING DETAIL INFORMATION
Posting Number JP00857FY17-18
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
INTRODUCTION
The Learning for Life Program Coordinator is a full-time position located primarily in Union County. Under the direction of the Vice President of Career and Workforce Development, the Learning for Life Program Coordinator is responsible for the development, coordination, and growth of the College’s personal interest and lifelong learning programs. This position leads all aspects of programming from course creation and instructor recruitment to compliance oversight and community outreach with a focus on offering learning experiences that enrich and respond to the needs of the college service area.
Comprehensive Benefits Package to include health insurance with the NC State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, retirement benefits through the NC Retirement System, Paid Time Off, and a supplemental benefits cafeteria plan.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES SUMMARY
Program Development & Course Creation
- Research community interests and market trends to identify opportunities for new personal interest and lifelong learning courses
- Design course offerings across diverse topic areas including arts, wellness, technology, culinary, professional skills, and other areas of community interest
- Establish course pricing structures that ensure programs are self-supporting and financially sustainable
- Collaborate with academic departments, community organizations, and local businesses to identify co-sponsorship and cross-promotion opportunities
- Regularly evaluate and refresh the course catalog to eliminate underperforming offerings and introduce timely, relevant programming
Administrative Management
- Manage all administrative functions of the personal interest program, including scheduling, registration, enrollment tracking, and reporting
- Maintain accurate records including, but not limited to course rosters, instructor contracts, revenue, expenditures, and program outcomes
- Prepare and monitor program budgets; generate financial reports to demonstrate self-sufficiency and program health
- Coordinate with marketing and communications staff to promote courses through print, digital, social media, and community channels
- Utilize the College’s student information and registration systems to manage course listings and enrollment data
Instructor Recruitment & Management
- Identify, recruit, and vet qualified instructors from the community, industry, and professional networks for all personal interest courses
- Negotiate and process instructor agreements, stipends, and contracts in accordance with college policies
- Onboard and provide ongoing support to personal interest instructors, including guidance on college procedures, classroom resources, and student engagement
- Evaluate instructor performance through course feedback, observation, and enrollment data; make recommendations for continuation or improvement
Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure all personal interest programs comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including those governing non-credit/continuing education
- Maintain up to date knowledge of state community college board policies and guidelines related to personal interest and non-credit programming
- Coordinate with HR and Institutional Excellence staff to document instructor eligibility
Summer Camps
- Plan, coordinate, and manage all college-sponsored summer camps
- Coordinate with deans and department chairs to schedule summer camps and secure instructors
- Coordinate with marketing and communications staff to promote courses through print, digital, social media, and community channels
- Manage camp registration, parental communications, and emergency procedures in compliance with applicable regulations
- Evaluate camp programs annually and implement improvements based on participant and family feedback
Community Engagement & Program Growth
- Serve as the college’s primary liaison for personal interest programming to community groups, civic organizations, local businesses, and government agencies
- Conduct needs assessments, surveys, and focus groups to gauge community interest and guide program development
- Represent the personal interest program at college events, community fairs, and public outreach activities
- Build and maintain partnerships that support program expansion, scholarship opportunities, or sponsored programming for underserved populations
- Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from prospective students, instructors, community partners, and the public
General
- Actively participate in college committees and activities
- Actively participate in grant prospecting, authoring, editing, evaluation, and reporting
- Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, innovation, collaboration, and institutional commitment in all actions
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in education, business, recreation management, communications, or a closely related field
- Two (2) years of experience in program coordination, continuing education, event management, recreation programming, or a comparable field
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with student registration and/or data management systems
- Experience with or knowledge of budget management and financial record-keeping
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in a related field
- Experience working in a community college or higher education environment
- Prior experience coordinating non-credit, continuing education, or community education programming
- Familiarity with North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) policies and non-credit reporting requirements
- Experience managing youth camps or working with minor-age participants in a supervised setting
- Bilingual or multilingual abilities reflecting the demographics of the service area
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS ELIGIBILITY SUMMARY
EEO STATEMENT SUMMARY
South Piedmont Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees based on job related criteria without reference to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. Applicants are requested to complete questions at the end of the online application process that are strictly voluntary. Answers to these questions will not be provided to the hiring manager, selection committee, or any other employees of South Piedmont other than the Human Resources Office. The Human Resources Office uses this information to maintain accurate confidential records on the composition of each applicant pool. If you require accommodation due to a disability in order to complete the application process, please make your request to the Human Resources Office.
POSTING DETAIL INFORMATION
Posting Number JP00857FY17-18
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
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Entry Level Learning Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level learning coordinator job?
Start by highlighting any experience coordinating, teaching, or designing training materials, even from internships, volunteer work, or coursework. Employers at this level look for candidates who can organize schedules, communicate clearly, and support facilitators or instructional designers. A portfolio showing a sample training plan, onboarding checklist, or workshop agenda gives you a concrete edge over candidates who list skills without evidence.
Which companies hire entry level learning coordinators?
Companies hiring entry level learning coordinators right now include LandCare, Orion, and Ursus, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a wide range of employers, including large corporations building out internal training programs, healthcare systems onboarding clinical staff, and education organizations scaling their professional development teams.
Are there remote entry level learning coordinator jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles remain common at this level. About 0% of entry level learning coordinator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting demand from employers who need coordinators to manage logistics, support learners, and liaise with facilitators across distributed teams. Filtering by work setting helps you narrow openings to what fits your situation.
Are these new grad learning coordinator jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or practicum work in lieu of full-time history, or calls out that training or a relevant degree is sufficient. Look for language like "no prior experience required" or "will train" as clear signals the employer is open to candidates at the start of their career.
Which industries hire the most entry level learning coordinators?
Entry Level learning coordinator roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Electronics & Hardware, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run large-scale onboarding programs, continuous compliance training, or ongoing professional development initiatives that require dedicated coordination support even from candidates who are early in their careers.