Specialist, Work Based Learning
Employer
Job Location
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, North Carolina
Main Campus
Salary/Grade
Benefits
Job Category
- Technical/Paraprofessional
Application Period
Closes: Friday, June 17, 2022
Target Start Date
Expected Work Hours
Reports to
Employment Type
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements)
1. Associate’s degree;
2. One year of full-time or equivalent work experience with database systems;
3. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s Degree;
2. Experience with Work-Based Learning components such as apprenticeships;
3. Knowledge of Buncombe and Madison Counties and surrounding areas;
4. Two years of full-time or equivalent experience working in workforce development;
5. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.
Position Description
Job Description Summary
Tracks and maintains records/database (via excel spreadsheets and
e-trieve) for student placement in any work-based learning (WBL) placement such as co-op, internship, pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, special projects, and mentoring. This includes student certificate, diploma, and associate degree programs, and career and college promise/CTE programs within our area high schools. Assists with college registration process for registered apprentices as needed. Attends and represents the department at critical career fair events as determined by Director.
Duties
1. Maintains an updated database for industry partnerships, contacts, and company profiles.
2. As appropriate, accompanies WBL Director to meetings with all A-B Tech divisions and departments as well as local agencies to discuss and work on team/partner initiatives, and placement of A-B Tech students into WBL opportunities and jobs.
3. Assists with marketing and recruiting of students and industry partnerships.
4. Assists with connecting industry clients to local and state workforce programs and agencies.
5. Assists WBL Director with the annual “Find Your Future” Open House and Career Expo to include invitations, marketing, and tracking of participants.
6. Assists WBL Director with annual “Manufacturing Day” events as needed.
7. Encourages and promotes students to remain engaged in job search/career activities.
8. Assists WBL Director with maintaining consistent dialogue with students regarding the transferability of skills and future career options.
9. Works with students instructing as able, the scheduling of virtual and in-person appointments with employers.
10. Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.
11. Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.