The Workforce and Economic Development Coordinator works under the direction of the Dean of Workforce and Economic Development to support college growth and expansion initiatives in career technical education program opportunities. The Coordinator is responsible for recruiting and expanding business and industry opportunities by engaging area and county economic development authorities and industry leadership. The Coordinator, in collaboration with the Dean, will contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of workforce development programs, policies, and procedures for Central Alabama Community College. The Coordinator will also assist the Dean with the procurement and implementation of grant funds to support economic and workforce development programs.

This position will be based in Prattville and report to the Dean of Workforce and Economic Development Programs.

SALARY SCHEDULE: E3/G3 ($43,464.00 - $59,225.00)

• Adheres to Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the Alabama Community College System and Central Alabama Community College policies and procedures.
• Contributes to the development of workforce partnerships with business, industry, government agencies, community organizations and programs.
• Contributes to the promotion of Central Alabama Community College's workforce development programs to business, industry, government agencies, and community organizations through service on committees.
• Develops and maintains an active customer contact database to support efficient support of local workforce needs.
• Collaborates with the Dean of Workforce and Economic Development (and possibly the Dean of Instruction) in the procurement, development, implementation, and management of grant funds to support workforce and economic development programs.
• Collaborates with the Dean of Workforce and Economic Development to prepare workforce development reports and presentations as required.
• Assists in writing grants and technical proposals.
• Manages and coordinates all traditional and non-traditional student short term educational boot camp program offerings as assigned.
• Assists with the preparation of documents for compliance reporting to all state and federal agencies.
• Preserves, purges, and archives files as necessary.
• Collaborates with Marketing and Public Relations to promote noncredit programs to students, the campus community, and community partners; coordinates and develops marketing themes, promotional publications, advertising, and public relations activities for department programs, in consultation with the Dean and other constituents.
• Creates and maintains a positive image for the College.
• Prioritizes projects and makes sure deadlines are met.
• Serves on institutional committees and contributes to the improvement, success and sustainability of the College.
• Maintains a professional and cooperative demeanor, as well as professional environment in support of building effective relationships through the service area community.
• Performs any other duties related to the position as assigned by the Dean of Workforce and Economic Development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, manufacturing, logistics, community development ,or related field from a regionally accredited institution is required.
• Three (3) years’ industry experience in a technical or manufacturing related field is required.
• Experience in workforce development, education, economic development or management is required.
• Ability to provide instruction related to manufacturing processes, industrial maintenance technology, logistics, or quality control is required.
• Proficiency in robot operations and programming is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is preferred.
• Experience in Postsecondary Education is preferred.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a completed application through the ONLINE application system in order to be considered for the position. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure the application is complete and all required documentation is attached. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email.

A complete application consists of the following:

1. Completed online application form.

2. Current resume.

3. College transcripts, if applicable. (copies will be accepted; if employed, it is the responsibility of the employee to furnish official transcripts to CACC within 30 days of employment). NOTE: To qualify, the transcript(s) must include your name, the name of the institution, and confirm that the degree required for the position was conferred (date received).

Applicants must travel at their own expense. Central Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The College reserves the right not to fill the position in the event of budgetary or operational constraints. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Once submitted, all applications become the property of CACC. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied by the College.

Central Alabama Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Central Alabama Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System and Central Alabama Community College that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by law be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Furthermore, no qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be subject to discrimination in employment or in connection with any service, program, or activity conducted by the College. Central Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

Central Alabama Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Associate in Arts degree, Associate in Science degree, Associate in Applied Science degree, Associate in Occupational Technology degree, and certificates. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Central Alabama Community College.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit a non-refundable fee of $17.40 for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Central Alabama Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding the position. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.