Program Manager (Steel Industry Training Programs)

POSITION TITLE:
Program Manager for Steel Industry Training Programs

APPOINTMENT:
Appointed by the Chancellor of the College upon recommendation of the Vice Chancellor of Education and Planning

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:
Reports to the Vice Chancellor of Education and Planning

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Program Manager for Steel Industry Training Programs provides comprehensive coordination oversight and administrative leadership for a portfolio of credit and non-credit training initiatives aligned with steel industry workforce development. This position supports the design implementation and continuous improvement of credit and non-credit training programs that prepare students and employees for careers in steel industry-aligned fields.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associates degree and five (5) years of relevant experience.

Bachelors degree may substitute for experience.

Strong organizational and communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to manage multiple projects.

About RPCC:

River Parishes Community College is an open admission institution that partners with the communities and businesses of the river parishes region of Louisiana to provide workforce training certificates diplomas and Associate Degrees.

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River Parishes Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. River Parishes Community College also operates in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the 1962 Educational Amendments and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability marital status or veteran status. The Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator Shalither S. Cushenberry has been chosen to respond to student-related issues concerning the nondiscrimination policy at or . Faculty and staff are encouraged to contact Brian J. Vermeire in the Office of Human Resources at or . At RPCC the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in Career and Technical classes and activities in our institution. The College is also in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-380) as amended by the (P.L. 95-568).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program & Division Management

• Supports the management and coordination of all credit and non-credit programs aligned with steel industry training.
• Supports tracking and facilitating development of new programs and pathways aligned with steel production technologies (e.g. EAF operations mechanical systems process control and maintenance systems).
• In collaboration with the Finance Office facilitates the tuition/fee setup process for workforce training programs and manages billing processes for third-party industry training contracts.
• Collaborates with the Financial Aid Office to support access to funding for short-term and workforce training programs.
• Manages the purchase requisition process to procure specialized equipment tools and instructional supplies aligned with industrial and steel production training environments.
• Manages the faculty and instructor contract process including coordination with subject matter experts and industry professionals supporting steel industry training.
• Coordinates the collection and compilation of technical content training materials and instructional resources from industry partners vendors and faculty.
• Supports division leadership with coordination of hiring processes for faculty and instructors with expertise in industrial maintenance and steel production systems.
• Collaborates with the Public Relations Office to develop promotional materials highlighting careers in steel production and industrial trades.
• Assists in the development and execution of contracts memorandums of understanding (MOUs) and training agreements with industry partners in steel and manufacturing sectors.
• Establishes and maintains documentation systems for industry partnerships training agreements and compliance requirements.
• Performs compliance reporting and maintains records related to workforce training industry credentials and grant-funded initiatives.
• Assists with program audits and ensures compliance with accreditation state and industry standards.

Student Enrollment and Records Management

• Builds and manages course offerings in Banner for both credit and non-credit steel industry training programs.
• Collaborates with the Registrars Office to ensure timely processing of certificates of completion and documentation of student achievements.
• Ensures accurate tracking and reporting of industry-based credentials (IBCs) aligned with steel industry competencies.
• Supports the Career Success Office in tracking employment outcomes job placement and workforce pipeline metrics related to steel industry careers.
• Responds to student faculty and industry inquiries and connects stakeholders with appropriate college resources.
• Assists with admissions processes for selective and cohort-based training programs including application tracking onboarding and orientation for steel production pathways.

Program Advisory Committees and Business/Industry Relationships

• Coordinates schedules and documents program advisory committee meetings focused on steel industry programs.
• Works with division leadership and faculty to identify and engage industry partnersparticularly in steel industryto support advisory committees and program development.
• Fosters and strengthens partnerships with regional employers to ensure training programs reflect current industry practices technologies and workforce needs.
• Supports communication and coordination of employer-based training programs including post-hire training and upskilling initiatives.
• Collects and integrates employer feedback to support continuous program improvement and alignment with evolving industry demands.

Administrative and Institutional Support:

• Coordinates logistics for training events industry engagement activities and workforce development initiatives including career awareness events focused on steel production pathways.
• Assists with planning and execution of program-related events such as student orientations industry showcases and credentialing ceremonies.
• Provides administrative support to the Dean including scheduling reporting and coordination of division activities.
• Maintains records calendars and operational systems to support efficient delivery of steel industry training programs.
• Assists with travel coordination purchasing and operational needs related to program delivery and industry engagement.

Other duties as assigned.