Work based learning coordinator

Reports to: Business Services Manager | Non-exempt | Office Location: Athens, TX | Wage range: $19 per hour

About the Role

The Work Based Learning Coordinator secures worksite agreements to support the region's on-the-job training and work experience initiatives and serves as the point of contact for work experience participants regarding orientation, payroll, and ongoing measures of success.

Responsibilities

• Retain current and generate new worksites/on-the-job training contracts to meet regional needs and support participant training initiatives.
• Obtain and review performance evaluations from employers and take appropriate actions as needed.
• Make direct placements to worksites with eligible program participants.
• Accurately review, enter, and complete timesheets in the timesheet management system.
• Coordinate new hire orientations, timesheet collection, and paycheck distribution.
• Analyze and track outcomes from on-the-job training placements and work experience programs and communicate trends effectively with management.
• Provide programmatic guidance and assistance to make recommendations and improve outcomes.
• Implement policies and procedures to ensure worksites adhere to federal, state, and local guidance.
• Utilize Extreme Customer Service behaviors in all interactions with internal and external customers.
• Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required. Preferred areas of specialization: Business Administration/Management, Marketing, Public Relations, or closely related field.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in business development, building business relationships, or sales. Workforce development experience may be considered in lieu of business development or sales.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage, understand, and respond to the needs of business accounts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and diverse environment.
• Strong coordination skills with internal and external partners.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to interpret and understand program policy and establish necessary work processes and procedures.
• Ability to set and manage priorities and execute programmatic data entry on a timely basis.
• Ability to monitor and analyze results and generate reports.
• Valid driver's license and adequate vehicle insurance coverage.

Skills

• Extreme Customer Service focus
• Learning orientation
• Communication proficiency
• Teamwork orientation
• Technical capacity
• Critical thinking

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Carrying/lifting up to 5 pounds frequently, up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to drive an automobile and operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment.
• Subject to carrying, lifting, twisting, and reaching to perform essential job functions.
• Primarily office environment with occasional travel to other locations.

Benefits

• Health, Life, Dental, and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401K
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance