Workforce Training Coordinator

The Workforce Training Coordinator works to promote student success and program completion by assisting students to set and meet academic, personal and career goals. The Workforce Training Coordinator must have a passion for students and the College mission, as the position primarily involves developing new programs, relationships with business and industry, working with funding resources, assisting the Executive Director of Workforce Development with projects and much more. This position's chief aim is to help run Skills for Success courses at Reid State Technical College. These are non-credit classes and will be set up through the Innovation Center. In addition, this person will input information into the tracking system for apprenticeships (RAPIDS). Further, the Workforce Training Coordinator must have an attention to detail and must comply with applicable federal, institutional guidelines and the policies and procedures manual, College Catalog, ACCS Board of Trustees Policy.

Salary Commensurate with education and experience according to ACCS Board of Trustees Salary Schedule C3.

At a minimum, the essential functions of the Workforce Training Coordinator are to:

• Assist the Executive Director of Workforce Development in building, implementing, evaluating, and assessing courses and programs to support a prepared workforce. This may include courses, programs from Skills for Success, and other specialized training (i.e. related instruction for apprenticeship or certifications).
• Develop an annual schedule of offerings, as well as facilitate the planning for their successful implementation of Skills for success courses with high schools in our service area.
• Use labor market data, as well as frequent interaction with local and regional employers, to identify workforce development needs.
• Research trends and opportunities in career & technical education and make course/program proposals to the Executive Director of Workforce Development.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of yearly budgets, goals, and related metrics.
• Coordinate comprehensive marketing efforts for all Skills for Success course and Non-credit programs.
• Recruit students, on a regional basis, for upcoming courses and ensure all skills for success assessments are completed as required.
• Assure that supplies, materials, equipment, texts, and supportive services for skills for success courses and non-credit programs are procured.
• Maintain records and collect all information required for reporting purposes to all state and federal agencies.
• Work collaboratively with support staff to ensure operational objectives are being met, including planning sheets for all courses, and maintain course/program documentation, including syllabi and other relevant historical information. Also keep all records and documentation for skills for success.
• Serve on committees related to workforce development as requested by the Dean of Instruction and Dean of Students.
• Attend group meetings, as well as local, regional, and statewide meetings which support current legislative priorities (i.e. WIOA, Workforce).
• Assist with Workforce grant writing, reporting, and implementation.
• Collaborate and assist the Coordinator of Institutional Advancement and Grants on workforce related grants.
• Responsible for student engagement- ensure students are meeting attendance and academic requirements in all skills for success and non-credit courses.
• Coordinate dedicated events with partners and local social service organizations to provide community service while promoting offerings.
• Serve on local and regional committees and boards to represent Workforce Development and Reid State Technical College.
• Conduct joint visits with the Executive Director of Workforce Development and regional training needs.
• Identify grant opportunities and assist in drafting proposals, grant management, and monitoring activities.
• Partner with local industries to create direct career pathways for graduates.
• Work with state educational agencies to ensure credit articulation.
• Work closely with the business office on funding projects process.
• Develop noncredit programs, apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs that will lead to employment with the maritime, shipbuilding and industrial companies.
• Integrate with Adult Education and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services for financial aid and career support.
• Work closely with partners in the Mobile area to set up temporary housing for students traveling to the area to work.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior, loyalty, honestly, and integrity, both on and off the campus.
• Other duties as assigned by the President and/or Executive Director of Workforce Development.
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience in the workforce.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to take initiative and work independently, meet regular deadlines, and maintain the confidentiality of student information.
• Must have a working knowledge of the Innovation Center and Skills for success courses.
• Must regularly engage in professional learning activities.
• Able to work evenings during registration with occasional weekend hours.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of college student services is preferred.
• Must be proficient in the use of commonly used office and academic computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Banner and Degree Works.
  
  

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a completed application through the online application systems to be considered for this position. Submission of a completed application packet is the responsibility of the applicant. To be considered for an interview, (only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment, incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview). The applicant must submit the following:

• A completed official College employment application
• A current resume
• Copy of unofficial or official transcripts. (Transcripts must confirm applicant meets educational requirements.)
• Employment verification of work experience, must be on company letterhead or form, signed by company administrator.
  
  

Applications must be filed online at: https://www.rstc.edu/employment if at any point you have problems completing your application, contact the human resources department at Reid State Technical College (bjackson@rstc.edu).Please Note: All application materials must be electronic - It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), all required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process. WE DO NOT ACCEPT FAXED, MAILED, OR E-MAILED application materials.

Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expenses. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Reid State Technical College from the institution(s) granting the credits.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Reid State Technical College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Reid State Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Reid State Technical College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants desiring reasonable accommodations for the interview are encouraged to request such accommodations when contacted for an interview appointment.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.