Extension Program Specialist II (Workforce Development)

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Department

The Workforce Development Specialist will develop implement and manage a workforce development and job placement program with a focus of establishing apprenticeship opportunities with Employers across the state and working with trainers to provide high demand job training to rural and low-income communities. This position will specialize in increasing employer networks and job opportunities for trained participants. Must market and seek program participants to fill classes. Workforce Development Specialist will also be responsible for general Community & Economic Development unit specialist duties such as providing leadership planning and implementation of educational outreach programs in support of county-based staff. Additionally the staff will prepare subject matter training and educational resource materials to address needs of limited resource clientele.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Market program to Employers and program participants to ensure program growth and job placement throughout the State. Assist Employers with developing apprenticeship program by registering with the Department of Labor and the local workforce commission. Work with regional work boards and assist partner employers with becoming a worksite for work-based learning approved employees.

• Organize and manage apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship skills training that lead to employment and apprenticeship with a partner employer. The specialist will provide programs and training in NCCER core soft skills dress code etiquette interview training resume building and on the job training. Specialist will identify sponsored skills trainers and connect them with TRWA program.

• Build and package apprenticeship program standard operating procedure to be duplicated in various counties throughout the state. Build and package Work-based learning program standard operating procedure to be duplicated in various counties throughout the state. Develop and/or identify program participant assessment tools to determine program fit industry interest skills disabilities and other applicable resources available through local workforce solutions and disability services.

• Develop grow and maintain new and ongoing workforce partnerships using a variety of communication strategies (including direct cold calls) to gain industry knowledge and familiarity with organizational structures business areas technologies used and/or any other special needs required on the job. Initiate and maintain ongoing personal contacts with a variety of businesses local chambers workforce partners and other industry representatives to promote the value of training and community impact.

• Specialist is responsible for seeking outside funding through writing grants and corporate sponsorship in support of TRWA program. The employee will serve as an outreach coordinator for public-private partnerships that support the CED unit. Develop and provide educational documents newsletters fact sheets curriculum PowerPoint presentations and videos to support county agents in-depth and outreach plans. Travel to selected counties to provide technical assistance and training for agents and volunteers. Conducts and supports trainings related to Community & Economic Development such as small business development youth entrepreneurship and housing.

• Work with program coordinator and grants coordinator to maintain accurate job placement participant tracking budget/grant allocations and fiscal records. Participates in college-wide events and activities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master Degree.

• Five years of related professional experience.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing database presentation and spreadsheet applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent written and verbal communication analytical interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to get along with co-workers supervisors and clientele.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in business entrepreneurship or workforce.

• Six or more years in staffing and recruitment workforce development Texas Workforce Commission or Texas Workforce Solutions.

• Ten or more years in community and economic development related employment or industry.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.