Workforce Development Coordinator

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Workforce Development Coordinator Role Title Education Support Spec III Role Code 29143-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 05 Position Number 29600012 Agency Virginia Highlands Community College Division Virginia Highlands Community College (Div) Work Location Washington

• 191 Hiring Range $55,000 Commensurate with education and/or experience Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category F-Admin Supp Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Yes Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00 am

• 5:00 pm

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Located in the heart of the Appalachian region, Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC) serves the city of Bristol, Washington County, and the western portion of Smyth County, Virginia. VHCC is a beacon for educational opportunities, in view of Mt. Rogers and Whitetop Mountain, at exit 14 on Interstate 81 in historic Abingdon, Virginia. In addition to its traditional associates degree and certificate options, VHCC serves the businesses and industries in the service region through its Workforce Development Division, which provides short term training programs, corporate training solutions, and skill-enhancement education to area residents. VHCC Workforce Development programs include Certified Nurse Aid, Commercial Truck Drivers License, Certified Billing & Coding Specialist, manufacturing and quality assurance certifications, tradesman renewal continuing education, and more.

VHCC is one of 23 institutions in the Virginia Community College System and has served students from across the region, including northeast Tennessee, eastern Kentucky, and western North Carolina. VHCC provides quality and affordable education and training activities through an array of flexible, diverse programs that enable businesses to succeed today and in the future. More information about VHCC may be found at http://www.vhcc.edu/.

In its continued service to the region, VHCC is seeking a qualified applicant to serve as its next Coordinator for Workforce Development. The Coordinator serves as a liaison with area business and industry to identify educational and training needs, develop customized training solutions, and oversee credential and short-course programs. This position reports directly to the Dean for Workforce Development.

Position Responsibilities:

• Communicates with local business and industry representatives to identify educational and training opportunities. This includes presentations, workshops, and client meetings.

• Develops and coordinates the delivery of customized training courses and programs for area business and industry.

• Represents the college with chambers of commerce, economic development, jurisdictional organizations, educational partners, and civic groups.

• Coordinates the delivery of VHCC Workforce programs, including the promotion, scheduling, and administration of publicly funded (FastForward) programs.

• Sets up classroom or training environments as needed, including computers, textbooks, consumables, and other instructional technology

• Participates in the department's operational administration, including reports, contracts, budget, and scheduling.

• Interprets and implements state and local policies relating to workforce development.

• Performs other relevant duties as assigned at the direction of the Dean.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited institution.
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a business discipline, such as manufacturing, energy, financial services, health care, transportation, or technology.

Additional Considerations

• Demonstrated experience in corporate training environment.

• Demonstrated experience in workforce or economic development.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel

N/A

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number CLS_3110P Recruitment Type General Public

• G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/27/2024 Job Close Date 08/02/2024 Open Until Filled No Agency Website www.vhcc.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

Application Process

Submit the following:

• A letter of interest addressing qualifications for position, view of the community college administrator role and professional aspirations

• Résumé or curriculum vitae

• A completed Commonwealth of Virginia employment application online through the Recruitment Management System at https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/

• Names of three professional references with current addresses and telephone numbers

• Complete and legible set of unofficial transcripts

To be considered in the initial screening, completed applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on July 26, 2024.Applications will ONLY be accepted online through the Recruitment Management System. A résumé, letter of interest, references and copies of ALL college transcripts must be attached to online application. Transcripts should be combined into one document and uploaded as one file. If you are having difficulty attaching documents, please call Human Resources at 276-739-2425. If the file size of the attached documents is too large, the system will not allow you to upload the documents. You will need to reduce the file size or reduce the resolution. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to ensure that all required documentation is received. Incomplete online applications or other materials submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Resumes will not substitute for a completed state application.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/74694

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Other Document

• Certificate

• Unofficial Transcript 2

• AHP Letter