Workforce Development & Apprenticeship Project Coordinator-WIOA-WEX (grant funded)

Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. CT on the day before the listed closing date (October 7, 2026). This staff position is on‑site at Dallas College; after six months of employment some roles may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement pending supervisor approval and college policy.

About the role

Dallas College is seeking a detail‑oriented and collaborative Workforce Development & Apprenticeship Project Coordinator to support innovative workforce training and apprenticeship initiatives. In this grant‑funded role you will coordinate projects, manage program data, support apprenticeship activities, and ensure successful delivery of workforce development programs that strengthen the community and regional workforce.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and implementation of workforce development and apprenticeship initiatives.
• Track project milestones, timelines, performance metrics, and deliverables to meet grant‑funded objectives.
• Monitor and maintain participant records, course documentation, apprenticeship data, registrations, evaluations, and reporting requirements.
• Assist with project budgeting, revenue and expenditure tracking, invoicing, purchasing processes, and grant compliance.
• Collect, analyze, and report workforce development and apprenticeship data for local, state, and federal reporting.
• Collaborate with employers, community partners, training providers, industry representatives, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare professional reports, presentations, correspondence, and project updates while handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Maintain large databases and leverage technology tools to generate reports, monitor outcomes, and improve operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and support innovative solutions that enhance program effectiveness.
• Stay informed about emerging workforce development and apprenticeship trends.
• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment and provide excellent customer service.
• Analyze data, determine status of timelines and performance goals, and devise solutions for successful project completion.
• Assist with grant‑funded project activities such as tracking and reporting data related to trainees, apprentices, revenues/expenditures, and other deliverables.
• Set goals, motivate team members, and delegate tasks to achieve workforce development and apprenticeship targets.
• Work cross‑functionally with internal/external groups to develop and improve multiparty initiatives.
• Provide knowledge for process improvements and communicate updates to upper management.
• Maintain large, detailed database and use technology to meet scheduled deadlines.
• Complete required Dallas College professional development training hours each academic year.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (preferred) or High School Diploma with two (2) years’ experience in workforce development and/or apprenticeship projects.
• Two (2) years experience collecting and managing large amounts of workforce development/apprenticeship data for complex projects.
• Experience with accounts payable, purchasing, and/or invoicing in workforce development/apprenticeship projects (preferred).
• Two (2) years extensive experience with internal systems such as Workday, Datatel/Colleague, Marketplace, or similar.
• Knowledge of WIOA Youth requirements, work experience activities, documentation, compliance, and performance measures.
• Experience developing employer partnerships and coordinating internships, work‑based learning, and work experience opportunities.
• Strong record‑keeping skills, including tracking participant hours, payroll documentation, case notes, and performance results.
• Ability to deliver work readiness training, career coaching, and employment support to young adults.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local workforce board, and Dallas College policies; ability to maintain audit‑ready records.
• Experience using WorkInTexas or similar case‑management and workforce tracking systems.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills; ability to work effectively with participants, employers, and community partners.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify feasible solutions, and present recommendations concisely.
• Official transcript required; bilingual or multilingual preferred.
• Subject to criminal background check; some positions may require fingerprint check.

Qualifications

• Ability to embrace and implement the college’s purpose and vision.
• Proficiency with Excel, Salesforce, Marketplace, and other internal management tools.
• Understanding of processes and procedures related to workforce development training and apprenticeship structures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong professional relationships within the Dallas College community.
• Physical ability to perform standard office functions; reasonable accommodations available.

Pay

Salary Minimum $56,119.00 annually (Staff Range N05). Position is exempt under the FLSA.

Schedule

Full‑time, 40 hours per week.