Apprenticeship Coordinator (FT, VLD) Position Available In Lowndes, Georgia

Campus:

Main Campus:

Valdosta Campus, travel between campuses may be required.[]{#docs-internal-guid-7945e1e9-7fff-f549-194e-719dd85bee06}The Apprenticeship Coordinator is responsible for developing and coordinating strategies, partnerships, and programs that create and strengthen apprenticeship opportunities for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College students. Build relationships throughout the College’s service delivery area (SDA) and, when appropriate, outside the SDA, between private businesses/industries, governmental agencies, and the College to establish and maintain apprenticeship programs. Promote apprenticeship opportunities to students and ensure that all required paperwork on the students’ part is completed and maintained. Support employers, students, and other key partners with challenges encountered with apprenticeship programs and work to remediate these challenges. Provide technical assistance to businesses/industries and work to keep their requirements for completing documentation at a minimum. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to build relationships with mentors, apprentices, and stakeholders.

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College seeks to recruit, hire, and retain faculty and staff who display a willingness to support students of underrepresented gender and minority groups, as well as students with disabilities. All employees of the college are required to participate fully in the realization of equity in recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement of students enrolled or who seek to become enrolled in programs at the college, with a special emphasis on nontraditional program participants.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To perform the duties of this position successfully, the incumbent must have the appropriate work experience, hold the appropriate certification and credentials, and be able to perform each key position duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contacthumanresources@wiregrass.eduto request accommodations.

SUMMARY OF WORKING CONDITIONS

• Equipment Used:

  Standard office equipment, Regular use of college owned or personal vehicle for performance of duties, Various types of advanced in-field equipment as required by academic program and accreditation standards

• Working Conditions:

  Category III

• No foreseen exposure to hazardous chemicals/pathogens.

Probability of working beyond the normal shift, but not frequently. Periodic travel between major Wiregrass campuses and satellite sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

• and•Two (2) years related work experience.

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Note:

Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to meeting all other minimum qualifications, the highly desired candidate will possess one or more of the following: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Education, or a related field. Two (2) years related Postsecondary Education experience. Previous experience in apprenticeship coordination, HR, or program management. Familiarity with compliance regulations related to apprenticeship programs.[]{#docs-internal-guid-7945e1e9-7fff-f549-194e-719dd85bee06}The Apprenticeship Coordinator is responsible for developing and coordinating strategies, partnerships, and programs that create and strengthen apprenticeship opportunities for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College students. Build relationships throughout the College’s service delivery area (SDA) and, when appropriate, outside the SDA, between private businesses/industries, governmental agencies, and the College to establish and maintain apprenticeship programs. Promote apprenticeship opportunities to students and ensure that all required paperwork on the students’ p rt is completed and maintained. Support employers, students, and other key partners with challenges encountered with apprenticeship programs and work to remediate these challenges. Provide technical assistance to businesses/industries and work to keep their requirements for completing documentation at a minimum. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to build relationships with mentors, apprentices, and stakeholders.

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College seeks to recruit, hire, and retain faculty and staff who display a willingness to support students of underrepresented gender and minority groups, as well as students with disabilities. All employees of the college are required to participate fully in the realization of equity in recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement of students enrolled or who seek to become enrolled in programs at the college, with a special emphasis on nontraditional program participants.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To perform the duties of this position successfully, the incumbent must have the appropriate work experience, hold the appropriate certification and credentials, and be able to perform each key position duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contacthumanresources@wiregrass.edu[]{style=”font-size: 10pt; font-f”}