Youth Apprenticeship Specialist

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Youth Apprenticeship Specialist Role Title Education Support Spec III Role Code 29144-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 295R0219 Agency Tidewater Community College Division Tidewater Community College (Div) Work Location Portsmouth

• 740 Hiring Range $50,000 - $55,000, commensurate w/ experience Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category B-Professional Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM to include required evenings and weekends

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads - both students and employers - for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 28,000 students in 2019-20. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,203 graduates in 2019-2020, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 36% enrolled at TCC. TCC's institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The purpose of this grant- funded position to develop pre-apprenticeship programs in various industries with support of school systems. The Youth Apprenticeship Specialist is responsible for providing technical and administrative support across all areas of youth apprenticeship responsibilities; managing communication and record keeping functions; coordinating and collaborating with other college faculty and staff in support of youth apprenticeship event scheduling and delivery; engaging external agencies and organizations in support of outreach activities; developing and coordinating college sponsored outreach activities; coordinating youth apprenticeship program development activities with regional employers; contributing to the expansion of youth apprenticeship in the region by performing research on youth apprenticeship best practices and on regional workforce needs; interacting with, and supporting, prospective and current students throughout their time in a Youth Apprenticeship program (admissions, enrollment, advising, etc.); perform program assessments and evaluations; providing employer partners with exceptional customer service by successfully negotiating institutional processes with minimal burden to employers. This position will also be responsible for creating/maintaining databases and reports to include, but not limited to: student information, enrollment data, employer data, and youth apprentice success rates. The position will require some travel around the Hampton Roads Region to engage with K-12 schools, employer partners, and outreach events.

This is a restricted grant-funded position.

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

• Ability to effectively manage projects from concept development through program implementation.

• Demonstrated ability to create and professionally present information to various and diverse audiences.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, anticipate, and meet deadlines, and respond to changing priorities.

• Ability to develop positive and professional working relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, employers, the public, and educational institutions.

• Ability to conduct research, draw sound conclusions, and report findings.

• Proven ability to work as a team player appropriately exhibiting a positive attitude.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a diverse public including ability to draft reports and correspondence.

• Ability to provide effective customer service to diverse constituents including students, college faculty and staff, employer partners, and external organizations.

• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.

• Knowledge of and ability to use a variety of PC-based software including advanced features of word processing, presentation, spread sheet, database, and communication packages.

• Knowledge of student retention strategies and initiatives.

• Ability to develop, collect, interpret, analyze, and manage data.

• Knowledge of apprenticeship programs.

• Knowledge of college admissions and enrollments procedures.

• Valid Driver's License

Additional Considerations

• Additional training in office procedures, office management, various software programs, and related topics.

• Experience with program management in a college setting and with workforce development activities .

• Experience coordinating and planning events

• Experience in student support services .

• Experience with student retention strategies and initiatives .

• Experience with coordinating, overseeing, and/or creating apprenticeship programs .

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Travel will be required mainly within the local Hampton Roads area.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number CLS_3097P Recruitment Type General Public

• G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/24/2024 Job Close Date 07/12/2024 Open Until Filled Agency Website tcc.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 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/74542

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• AHP Letter