POSITION TITLE:

Workforce Development Program Specialist

FLSA:

Exempt

SALARY:

Teacher Salary Schedule

WORK DAYS:

220

LOCATION:

Muscogee County Public Education Center (MCPEC)/Division of Teaching & Learning

REPORTS TO:

Senior Director of CTAE, STEAM & Robotics

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Educational Level:

Master’s degree in job-related area.

2. Certifications/Licenses:

Work-Based Learning Certification (or the ability to obtain it within a specified timeframe); Valid driver’s license

3. Experience:

Minimum five years of job-related experience in education, workforce development, or business relations.

4. Physical Activities:

Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities.

5. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies include: planning and managing complex events; developing and maintaining professional partnerships; and using web-based databases (e.g., C-NET) for program tracking.

KNOWLEDGE is required of state and federal WBL standards, youth apprenticeship regulations, and local workforce trends. Specific knowledge includes: Georgia Department of Education WBL Standards and Guidelines; career pathways and CTAE delivery models; and effective public relations strategies.

ABILITY is required to schedule a significant number of activities and meetings; gather and analyze data; and work with a wide diversity of individuals and community groups. Specific ability-based competencies include: maintaining confidentiality; communicating effectively both orally and in writing; and working under limited supervision to meet district-wide goals.

1.

Serves as the primary liaison for strategic community partnerships, including the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, the Partners in Education (PIE) program, and the Local Opportunities for Today and Tomorrow (LOTT) event.

2.

Coordinates and manages district-wide workforce development events, including "I Love My Future Week," the annual High School Graduate Future Fair, SHINE Competition, and the CTAE Student of the Year program.

3.

Administers and oversees the district’s Youth Apprenticeship Program (YAP) in accordance with the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) WBL Standards and Guidelines, ensuring all program requirements and grant objectives are met.

4.

Supervises and supports school-based Work-Based Learning Coordinators, providing guidance on student placements, documentation, and the use of the C-NET student database.

5.

Develops and implements strategic partnerships with local business and industry leaders to create high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand student placements.

6.

Conducts annual assessments of workforce development and WBL programs for the purpose of continuous program improvement as required by state and local regulations.

7.

Facilitates and supports WBL Advisory Committees to ensure that the district's career and technical education reflects current industry trends and technologies.

8.

Collaborates with school counselors and instructional leaders to promote career awareness, exploration, and the integration of employability skills across the curriculum.

9.

Ensures compliance with all federal and state labor laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), child labor laws, and workers' compensation requirements for student placement.

10.

Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Career, Technical and Agricultural Education.

11.

Daily attendance and punctuality are required for the purpose of ensuring the goals of the work unit can be met.

12.

Frequent travel between schools and district sites.

13.

Evening and weekend work required for some events.

14.

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient, effective functioning of the work unit.