Title:

Nuclear Technical Training Program Designer Salary Range:

$48,168 annually

Contract Term Length:

12

Months Standard Hours:

37.5

Work Location:

On-Site FLSA Status:

Exempt College:

West Kentucky Community & Technical College Campus Location:

West Kentucky Community & Technical College Department:

Workforce Solutions Total Rewards West Kentucky Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including: Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match Vacation/Sick Time Work-Life Balance 9.5 Paid Holidays 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions Employee Assistance Program Job Summary The Technical Training Program Designer - Nuclear Workforce Programs collaborates with industry partners, faculty, and workforce staff to design and develop customized, industry-aligned training programs that prepare individuals for careers in nuclear energy, advanced manufacturing, and related supply chain industries through WKCTC's Workforce Solutions division. This role ensures short-term workforce training aligns with regional demand and industry standards while also exploring opportunities to embed nuclear industry competencies into existing academic programs.

Job Duties:

• Curriculum & Program Development — Ability to design and structure short-term technical workforce training, develop instructional materials, and build stackable credential pathways aligned with industry standards.
• Industry Translation — Skill in converting employer workforce needs and identified skill gaps into practical, career-ready training programs and academic pathway integrations.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement — Ability to work effectively across industry partners, faculty, workforce staff, and advisory groups to guide program development and implementation.
• Project Management — Strong organizational skills to manage multiple program development initiatives, documentation requirements, and implementation timelines simultaneously.
• Labor Market & Workforce Analysis — Ability to participate in needs assessments and interpret labor market data to ensure training aligns with regional nuclear and advanced manufacturing workforce demand.
• Grant Support & Reporting — Familiarity with grant-funded workforce initiatives and the administrative and documentation responsibilities that accompany them.
• Nuclear/Technical Industry Fluency (preferred) — Working knowledge of the nuclear energy ecosystem, related supply chain industries, or regulatory training environments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Workforce Development, Education, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Instructional Design, or a related field. Experience in curriculum development, workforce training program design, or technical education.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Workforce Development, Education, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Instructional Design, or a related field. Experience in curriculum development, workforce training program design, or technical education.

Additional Skills Requested:

• Knowledge of workforce training program development and curriculum design
• Ability to collaborate with industry partners, faculty, and workforce staff
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to translate employer workforce needs into training programs and career pathways
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.