Economic and Workforce Coordinator Job at West Virginia Northern Community College
West Virginia Northern Community College New Martinsville, WV 26155
$35,568 - $54,600 a year
Job Description Summary
JOB SUMMARY
Leads the effort to support employee training and development needs of local employers and businesses including the college's full array of two-year degrees, workforce training, and customized contract training resources specifically in the Wetzel and Tyler County areas. This position is also responsible for coordinating noncredit programs on the New Martinsville campus and working with the Manager of Campus Operations.
NATURE OF WORK
Primarily working in Wetzel and Tyler counties, this position will work with potential students and business partners to support noncredit training and educational programs. This person will recruit instructors, schedule classes, support business partners and grant efforts. The coordinator will occasionally work evenings and weekends as needed
Work Experience
Experience
Experience Details
Req
Pref
2 years +
Related Experience
X
2 year +
Training, project management, or program development
X
2 year +
Business to business sales
X
Responsibilities and Duties include but are not limited to
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions
% TIME
Cultivate and maintain contacts with regional employers in collaboration with the Vice President of Workforce and Economic Development
10%
Meet with potential students to provide noncredit education options for rapid advancement into the workforce
25%
Work with local workforce investment boards, local city/community planning groups,and other economic development groups including attending meetings as appropriate
20%
Work with employers to identify workforce training needs and develop customized solutions to address the needs including:
- Assist employers in needs assessment
- Assist employers in skills assessment of incubent workers and/or potential employees
- Work with College Workforce staff and other appropriate offices to develop both non-credit and credit training programs.
- Identify resources needed to implement programs including potential trainers and instructors
- Work with Workforce staff and other appropriate offices to develop budgets and contracts for training programs
20%
Evaluate program effectiveness and college appropriate data
5%
Work with appropriate College personnel to develop marketing strategies for workforce programs
5%
Assist with grant writing and proposal requirements
10%
Other duties as assigned
5%
Performs other functions as required or assigned. Also complies with all Policies and Standards.
Qualifications and Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s degree
Bachelor's degree in technology, business, or engineering
X
Master’s degree
Master's degree in technology, business, or engineering
X
A valid driver's license is required.
Work Experience
Experience
Experience Details
Req
Pref
2 years+
Related Experience
X
2 year +
Training, project management, or program development
X
2 year +
Business to business sales
X
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities; Additional Information
Skill/Ability
Description
Proficiency
Other
Ability to exhibit an understanding of manufacturing and business issues as well as the College's mission and local economy
Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated analytical skills
Ability to collect and analyze data
Possesses strong technical aptitude
Computer skills including knowledge of spreadsheets, designing various publications, creating mail/email merges
Intermediate
Experience in a regulated environment
Knowledge of institutional, state, and federal policies and procedures
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