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The North Carolina Community College System (System Office) is a statewide network of 58 public community colleges. The system enrolls over 500,000 students annually. It is the 3rd largest in the nation based on the number of colleges. It also provides data to the North Carolina Learning Object Repository by collecting, contributing, and sharing digital learning resources for use in traditional or distance learning environments. The mission of the North Carolina Community College System is to open the door to high-quality, accessible educational opportunities that minimize barriers to post-secondary education, maximize student success, develop a global, multicultural, and competent workforce, and improve the lives and wellbeing of N.C. citizens. To learn more about the NC Community College System Office and the Great 58 visit our website About Us | NC Community Colleges

NC Community Colleges System Office has an opening for a Customized Training Program Specialist in the Economic Development Division. The recruitment range: $50,357 – $62,000.

The Economic Development team provides education, training, and support services for new, expanding, and existing business and industry in all 100 North Carolina counties through our network of 58 community colleges. The mission of ApprenticeshipNC is to ensure North Carolina has an innovative, relevant, effective, and efficient workforce development system that develops adaptable, work ready, skilled talent to meet the current and future needs of workers and businesses to achieve and sustain economic prosperity.

Categories of Apprenticeships: There are many types of apprenticeships programs of various duration, level of required technical education, and level of employer investment.  Depending on their design, these programs may be more attractive to specific demographics, including an employer’s existing workforce, veterans, high school, or college students.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:  The position of Customized Training Program Specialist (CTPS) reports directly to the Associate Vice President for Customized Training. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Customized Training Subject Matter Expert (SME) and liaison in the development, implementation, and management of the Colleague Information System - Customized Enhancement Module (and future Banner System Customized Training Modules); review, approve, and monitor funds allocated to the 58 community colleges for implementation of customized training projects; and serve as the Customized Training Data Coordinator to develop and provide customized training reports for submission to the System President, State Board of Community Colleges, and the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Ability to make tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Innovative thinker and team member
• Working knowledge of computer applications/software such as ‘Colleague or Banner’
• Knowledge of NC Community College System
• Knowledge of Business Objects and Requirements
• Experience or knowledge of Web authoring tools
• Adobe Acrobat Writer
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)