What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager, Apprenticeship/Work-based Learning position at Flathead Valley Community College?
JOB TITLE:
Program Manager, Apprenticeship/Work-based Learning
DEPARTMENT:
Workforce Development
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
$48,000 - $60,000 annual salary depending on education and experience; full-time, 40 hours per week, 12 mos. per year; benefit eligible
Generous Benefits include: (Note, the average value of FVCC's benefits is $25,000 in addition to salary!)
Generous Benefits include: (Note, the average value of FVCC's benefits is $25,000 in addition to salary!)
- Health/Vision, Dental, Life/ADD & Long-term Disability Insurance: Generous Employer contribution toward the cost of these benefit premiums
- Vacation Leave: Earn up to 15 days per year
- Sick Leave: Earn up to 12 days per year
- Holiday Leave: 12 per year
- Retirement: Participates in MT Public Employees Retirement System; AND Employer match up to 7% for 403(b)
- Tuition Waiver: Employee plus up to two legal dependents
- Public loan forgiveness
FLSA:
Exempt
CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled, Priority given to application materials received by April 08, 2025
SUMMARY
Flathead Valley Community College is an outstanding public community college located on a beautiful campus in Kalispell, Montana with panoramic views of the northern Rocky Mountains and Glacier National Park. Our vision is to improve lives through learning, and the trustees, faculty and staff are dedicated to values that foster and preserve the spirit of our college and promote and support the well-being and economic development of the communities we serve.
Open Until Filled, Priority given to application materials received by April 08, 2025
SUMMARY
Flathead Valley Community College is an outstanding public community college located on a beautiful campus in Kalispell, Montana with panoramic views of the northern Rocky Mountains and Glacier National Park. Our vision is to improve lives through learning, and the trustees, faculty and staff are dedicated to values that foster and preserve the spirit of our college and promote and support the well-being and economic development of the communities we serve.
The Apprenticeship/Work-based Learning Program Manager is responsible for developing and implementing apprenticeships/work-based learning (WBL) programs for the campus; coordinating WBL focused events, serving as a liaison between industry and apprenticeship participants; and working closely and cooperatively with the Executive Director of Workforce Development and Director of Continuing Education on programmatic, financial, and compliance matters related to work-based learning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Plans, designs, and leads new apprenticeship program curriculum utilizing the Department of Labor’s Registered Apprenticeship Program framework in collaboration with the Executive Director of Workforce Development (EDWD), Director of Continuing Education, instructors, business stakeholders and state departments.
- Develops, implements, oversees apprenticeship strategies for student recruitment that creates and aligns career pathways, enhances existing apprenticeship programs, and boosts program enrollment in partnership with EDWD. Prepares students for apprenticeships/work-based learning opportunities.
- Manages the Credly badging program for all validated skills work-based learning documentation and according to regulations.
- Works as a collaborative member of the Workforce Development team to identify, evaluate, develop initiatives and programs that deliver the College’s strategic priorities.
- Collaborates with the Entrepreneurship Center to support apprenticeship graduates in building and marketing small business opportunities.
- Manages the Building Trades Integrated Education Training (IET) program, bridges the program to an Apprenticeship program, oversees instructors and curriculum, may teach in the program.
- Collaborates with statewide and local adult learning and veteran affairs organizations and EDWD to market FVCC’s apprenticeship programs, IET, and other WBL opportunities.
- Consults and advises applicable employers on the benefits of and process for establishing apprenticeships, as well as crafts the structure and process for apprenticeship agreements.
- Seeks grant opportunities and collaboratively works with grant writer to attain funding.
- Works collaboratively with college departments to ensure the proper academic and sequential course scheduling, class registration, prior learning assessment, and financial aid processing of students accepted into apprenticeship programs.
- Collects, compiles, and maintains records to track the academic progress of students in apprenticeship programs. Prepares reports for use in assessing students' progress and identifying students in need of additional student support.
- Researches, evaluates, and facilitates prior learning/validated skills assessment in partnership with appropriate campus offices.
- Evaluates market research for employment trends in the apprenticeship areas to determine new program needs and directions.
- Performs accurate record keeping, reporting, data analysis, and audits for compliance with workforce development initiatives, state and federal legal regulations
- Establishes and initiates effective and timely communications and budget reporting.
- Develops and facilitates presentations and workshops related to apprenticeship/work-based learning programming.
- Attends training sessions and participates in professional training opportunities.
- Promotes, encourages, and executes programs of continuous assessment and benchmarking of goals, programs, and services and communicates the results.
- Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
- Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services.
- Cross trains to perform other departmental and team functions; backfills for staff as needed. Assists and collaborates with staff on projects or events as needed (e.g., Night of the Trades).
- Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Participates in department and college committees and projects.
- Reports to the Executive Director of Workforce Development.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree AND three years of related industry or career services experience, OR
- Master’s degree AND one year of related industry or career services experience, AND
- Valid Montana driver’s license with insurable driving record upon hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing apprenticeship/work-based learning and curriculum
- Knowledge of Montana and Flathead Valley job market and industry trends
- Demonstrated experience providing career counseling to address a broad range of career/employment issues
- Demonstrated experience providing instruction in the Building Trades
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to provide quality customer service and collaboration by creating a welcoming and supportive environment
- Experience and proficiency with incorporating the use of technology to deliver career services
- Proficient computer skills and basic understanding of student information systems and Microsoft Access database system
- Knowledge and skill in designing, managing, or implementation of community/campus programming and events
- Demonstrated skill in creating and managing a work climate of collaboration, collegiality and teamwork
- Ability and willingness to serve as a representative and leader for the College by interacting appropriately with the community
- Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC
- Ability to intermittently work non-traditional schedules including evenings, weekends, etc.
- Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships
- Ability to follow and issue directions
- Demonstrated communication, technology, presentation, customer service and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
- Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- Ability to pass a driver’s license records check and maintain current Montana Driver’s License and a clean driving record
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Ability to respond in the event of an emergency
- This is a Medium Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Medium Duty involves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/careers-at-fvcc; paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration.
Additionally, applicants are required to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application (NOTE: FVCC's applicant tracking system will time-out after 45 minutes of inactivity. Please have your documents ready to upload before you click the Apply button.) :
To be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/careers-at-fvcc; paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration.
Additionally, applicants are required to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application (NOTE: FVCC's applicant tracking system will time-out after 45 minutes of inactivity. Please have your documents ready to upload before you click the Apply button.) :
- Letter of application indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications and detail your work experience as it relates to the position's Knowledge, Skills and Abilities; AND
- A current, comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae; AND,
- Unofficial transcripts for all degrees held AND/OR Professional Certifications (if more than one transcript or certification, combine and upload as one document). As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will submit official transcripts for all d degrees held and applicable certifications to FVCC HR prior hire. Only transcripts from accredited institutions will be accepted.), AND
- Three professional references, with complete contact information, must be provided on the application form. Professional references must be individuals most familiar with applicant's work experience, skills, and work behaviors and supervisory experience. Do not list family and friends for professional references.
EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS, REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: Prior to any offers of employment, FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicant's application or resume. Additionally, FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.
FVCC BOARD POLICY: The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/board-administration/board-of-trustees/board-policies
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE ACT: Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans’ Preference laws do not, however, guarantee Veterans a job, nor do they give Veterans’ preference in internal actions such as promotion, transfer, reassignment, and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans' Preference, you must complete the Veterans' Preference Form (form is available at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to Jobs@fvcc.edu. Claims for Veterans' preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.
WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION: Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision, FVCC employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision click https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10045.pdf.
Salary : $48,000 - $60,000
