MACNY - Manager of Pre-Apprenticeship Programs

The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) seeks an energetic individual to serve as the Manager of Pre-Apprenticeship Programs. Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Services and Workforce Development the Manager of Pre-Apprenticeship Programs primary focus will be on the Real Life Rosies and Advance 2 Apprenticeship direct entry programs ensuring consistent program delivery and fostering strong relationships with participants and partners.

The Manager of Pre-Apprenticeship Programs The ideal candidate is a steady detail-oriented leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and excels at turning vision into action. Experience cultivating and sustaining community relationships and working knowledge of federal grant programs to successfully administer and track program deliverables.

Leadership

• Provide leadership guidance and mentorship to project teams fostering professional growth and development.

• Delegate tasks effectively monitor team performance and provide feedback to ensure high-quality project outcomes.

• Cultivate a supportive team-oriented culture that values accountability and continuous improvement and encourages knowledge sharing and innovation.

Program & Project Execution

• Monitor daily program activities to ensure alignment with timelines standards and outcomes.

• Assist with troubleshooting challenges and implementing solutions in real time.

• Design and deliver in person and web based presentations and trainings

• Manage develop and design training and technical assistance resources in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications team to include outreach materials resource guides best practices etc.

• Oversee and provide technical assistance to key stakeholders on the project.

• Conduct monthly reviews and assessments of projects to ensure alignment with contract deliverables.

Program Coordination

• Oversee participant recruitment enrollment and engagement processes.

• Ensure consistent delivery of career readiness training and job placement services.

• Maintain program documentation and ensure compliance with confidentiality and data standards.

Partner & Community Engagement

• Support staff in building and maintaining relationships with employers educators and community partners.

• Represent the program at events and meetings as needed.

• Coordinate logistics for partner participation in programming.

• Build and maintain relationships with businesses educators and community partners to promote the benefits of MACNYs workforce development initiatives and MACNYs Membership offerings.

• Lead efforts including prospecting and presentations to secure new outreach and pre-apprenticeship connections.

• Work with the Manager of Apprenticeship and Workforce Development to develop pathways from pre-apprenticeship into Registered Apprenticeship.

Data & Reporting Oversight

• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into systems such as OSOS Salesforce and Smartsheets.

• Review staff documentation and assist in preparing reports for grants and internal use.

• Perform quarterly desk audits to ensure accuracy and timely data entry.

• Use data to identify trends inform decisions and support continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in workforce development operations recruiting or manufacturing human resources.

• 1 years of supervisory experience preferably in a nonprofit or grant-funded environment.

Qualifications:

• Ability to translate high-level goals into actionable plans prioritize tasks that drive measurable outcomes and be proactive in identifying and solving problems.

• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasivelyespecially when presenting updates or proposals.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiencyin computer technology including Microsoft Office applications relational databases for customer relationship management and other essential internet software.

• Must have reliable transportation for frequent outreach and engagements.

• Must have flexibility in availability to support occasional activities outside of regular business hours.

• Completion of a satisfactory background check is required.

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