Apprenticeship and Workforce Program Specialist
Job Description
Job Description:
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision and at the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Apprenticeship and Workforce Program Specialist is responsible for coordinating and overseeing apprenticeship activities, including outreach and recruitment, marketing, training, industry partnerships, and grants/contracts compliance. The position collaborates with key staff and external entities to recruit and place current students, and Compton College graduates and alumni into registered apprenticeship programs and coordinate efforts to ensure the proper delivery of grant outcomes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS
Implement and coordinate related grants, contracts, work plans, activities, deliverables, and ensure that budgets are consistent with district policies and procedures.
Collaborate with program managers to monitor assigned grant/contract budgets and ensure compliance in documentation and reporting.
Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive outreach and recruitment plan for student apprentices; support related events and activities including but not limited to outreach efforts, career fairs, open houses, and alumni events.
Remain current in Compton College academic programs to help connect various disciplines with apprenticeship opportunities; attend various disciplines’ Advisory Board and Strong Workforce meetings and provide updates whenever relevant.
Maintain a sustained relationship with collaborative agencies and industry partners; make presentations to help secure funding when appropriate.
Identify, implement, monitor, and assess trends in program data tracking for grant and contract reporting; analyze data collected to report on progress; develop recommendations for program improvements and currency.
Prepare for auditing visits and ensure grant and contract documents are completed and filed properly and within prescribed deadlines.
Collaborate with grant writers and stakeholders in grant development process and efforts.Develop and propose process improvements related to the program area, including information systems integration.
Assist students in the use of resources and technology for apprenticeship search activities.
Maintain database of program graduates, alumni, and current students for apprenticeship recruitment.
Attend offsite meetings as a means of connecting and establishing long-term business relationships with the District.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Be able and willing to collaborate well with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with special needs.
Possess excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a timely manner.
Be flexible and adaptable in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Be enthusiastic, creative, and able to function effectively in a professional work setting with various levels of staff.
Be able to perform tasks well, both independently and collaboratively.
Be comfortable in an outcome-based system, demonstrating great attention to detail while meeting targets and metrics
Have mastery of automated office equipment and related software such as Microsoft Office; ability to perform a variety of clerical functions
Required Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university preferably with a major in business administration, public administration, educational administration, student services
administration, adult education or a closely related field AND two years of full-time, paid professional-level experience in related duties and responsibilities.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in
? Economic and workforce development programs, OR
? Registered apprenticeship programs
Project management and budget oversight
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.
Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing
departmental policies and procedures.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS/CLEARANCES
Criminal Justice Fingerprints.
Tuberculosis screening.
District pre-placement drug testing at District expense.
WHAT WE OFFER
? 100% employee medical premium coverage and a contribution toward dependent coverage
? Voluntary (Medical/Dependent Day Care) Flexible Spending Account
? $50,000 life insurance benefit
? Deferred Compensation Program (403(b)/457 plans)
? Retirement Pension Plan (CalSTRS/CalPERS)
? Abundant Professional Growth & Development Opportunities
? 22 paid holidays + Paid vacation
? Cumulative sick leave
? Summer schedule (exceptions apply)
? Receive Longevity Pay for years of continuous service:
? Employee Assistance Program
? Environment that fosters diversity and inclusion
? Progressive and innovative culture
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applicants must submit the following documents by the closing date:
1. Online application: Compton Community College District – Administration – Human Resources
2. Cover letter. (Letter of introduction highlighting your education and experience.)
3. Resume.
4. Pertinent transcripts (only in pdf format) as stated in the job qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.) Multiple page transcripts must be loaded as ONE pdf document.
Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.
? Please Note: Documents uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application online.
ALL APPLICATIONS MATERIALS MUST BE
SUBMITTED ONLINE AT:
Compton Community College District – Administration – Human Resources
ICT AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ACCESSIBILITY STANDARD STATEMENT:
CCCD is committed to ensuring equal access to instructional materials and information and Communications technology (ICT) for all, particularly for individuals with disabilities, in a timely manner. In accordance with California Government Code 7405, Government Code 11135, Government Code
11546.7, and best practices, CCCD will comply with the accessibility requirements of Section 508 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
Any individual with a disability, who requires reasonable accommodation, may request assistance by contacting the Human Resources Office at (310) 900-1600 extension 2400, or completing form PC1105, a minimum of five (5) working days prior to closing date for this position.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Applications will be screened to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.
Applicants who meet the basic qualifications and who are also deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to the college at their own expense. During the campus visit, each applicant will be tested and/or interviewed.
The selection procedure will consist of an Examination and Qualification Appraisal Interview (worth 100%).
The Examination will be evaluated as part of the Interview.
Examinations may consist of a written or performance test, an evaluation of training and experience, an oral examination or interview, or other tests determined by the Personnel Commission.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
To be considered in the initial committee review, all materials requested in this vacancy notice must be received no later than the filing deadline. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit separate materials for each position. The District does not return materials submitted an application for a position. SUBMISSION OF THESE MATERIALS IS THE APPLICANT’S RESPONSIBILITY.
During the interview, consideration will be given to factors in addition to education and experience, including but not limited to professional development, ability to work with others, and commitment to meet student needs.
The District reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and to investigate past employment records of applicants selected for interview.
Applicants who are eliminated from consideration will be notified by letter or email. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the Special Trustee has acted upon the District’s recommendation for employment.
The District reserves the right to extend the deadline, re-advertise the position, or to delay indefinitely filling this position if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool. Staffing of this position is contingent upon the availability of funding.
ABOUT THE DISTRICT
Compton College is a public community college offering a full complement of transfer and degree courses, as well as career and technical education. Enrolled students may earn an associate degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year university or train for a career.
Compton College is part of the Compton Community College District, which encompasses an area of about 29 square miles, making educational services available to nearly 300,000 residents of Compton, Lynwood, Paramount and Willowbrook, as well as portions of Athens, Bellflower, Carson, Downey, Dominguez, Lakewood, Long Beach and South Gate. About 350 full- and part-time faculty teach more than 43-degree programs and 47 certificate programs.
HISTORY OF COMPTON COLLEGE
The Compton Community College District (CCCD) was established in 1927 as a component of the Compton Union High School District. In 1950, voters approved a bond issue separating the college from the high school district. Construction of the new college campus was completed on the present site. Classes began on the new campus in fall 1956.
On June 7, 2017, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) granted initial accreditation status to Compton College. The action established Compton College as an accredited college within the El Camino Community College District.
Compton College was officially named the 114th California Community College through unanimous vote by the Board of Governors in July 2017. On August 29, 2018, California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Oakley issued Executive Order 2018-01 declaring Compton College will operate as an independent college under the authority of the Compton Community College District (CCCD) Board of Trustees effective June 7, 2019.
MISSION STATEMENT:
Compton College is an equity-driven, inclusive community resource dedicated to providing opportunities and support for historically underserved student populations, particularly students of color. We cultivate a sense of belonging to support students in achieving their academic goals. Compton College provides students with knowledge, strategies, and skills needed for workforce readiness and facilitates clear pathways for program completion and transfer to four-year institutions, all aimed at enhancing the well-being of our local community.
THE COMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Compton Community College District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, marital status, denial of Family & Medical Care Leave, national origin (including language limitations), ancestry, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics), age (40 and above), disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, denial of pregnancy disability leave or reasonable accommodation, or other protected classes, or obligations to the National Guard or Reserve Forces of the United States. For specific details on this policy, please contact Pamela Wilkerson, EEO Compliance Officer, at (310) 900-1600, extension 2400.
EMAIL COMMUNICATION
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
To be included in the initial screening, application materials must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on the closing date.
The Compton Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.