Workforce Project Coordinator

The Workforce Project Coordinator requires the ability to develop and maintain business and community relationships with an advanced knowledge of skills training and a high level of customer service and communication skills. This position will assist the Center for Workforce Education in executing grant initiatives, including initiatives with K-12, nonprofit, and corporate partners. The position is responsible for planning classes, recruiting, and reporting initiatives within the office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of special projects and grant programs. This includes, but is not limited to, identifying equipment, material, supplies, and facilities needs, reviewing syllabi, and outcomes for grant program classes
• Coordinate with community partners, including K-12, nonprofits, and business and industry to develop and execute workforce training classes
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation for both internal review and external audits
• Assist in planning increased enrollment of the Workforce Education Center.
• Lead in recruiting and outreach efforts on behalf of the Workforce Education department to promote short-term training programs and generate interest
• Monitor program performance metrics, such as student retention and completion rates, and implement strategies for improvement as needed.
• Work with the Coordinator of Career Programs and Career Coach to document student, instructor, and class information that is needed for reporting.
• Attend training days for workforce programs and regularly monitor class progress by making unannounced visits to all classes.
• Conduct him/herself in a professional manner and exhibit a positive image for the College. Provide excellent customer services at all times which includes, but is not limited to exhibiting a positive, friendly demeanor, building rapport through greeting individuals who enter the College and listening carefully to assess student need, and following up on commitments in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service and oral and written communication skills.
• Assist with the development and implementation of marketing plans and strategies for grant and skills training programs.
• Oversee and ensure student support services are provided including intake, registration, advisement, and job placement opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Bachelors degree from an accredited institution required
2. Teaching or training experience preferred

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• An understanding of and commitment to college and student-centered philosophy.
• Ability to work evenings
• Transportation to travel between all campuses: Jefferson, Shelby-Hoover, Chilton-Clanton, St. Clair-Pell City.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to perform multiple tasks
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, other employees, and the public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of office information.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications required and must submit a complete application packet through the online application system in order to be considered for a position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information may be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. All application materials must be submitted through the online system. Paper documents will not be accepted by Human Resources.Please have ALL documents available for uploading at the time of application completion.

A complete application packet consists of the following:

• A completed Jefferson State Community College online application specific to this position
• Current resume
• Transcripts (unofficial copies will be accepted before the deadline but official transcripts must be on file prior to extension of an employment agreement to the successful candidate). Transcripts must include conferred or awarded date.
• Work experience verification in writingfrom your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Qualifications” section. Verification should include dates of employment, whether full time or part time, and position title(s). Upon request from the applicant, work experience verification from current employer onlymay be delayed until an official offer of employment. Request must be made in the form of a statement on a separate document. If applicant delays verification from current employer and it does not cover required level of experience as stated in the “Qualifications” section, verification from previous employer(s) is required. (For clarification, please contact Human Resources.)

Employer

ACCS