Economic Development Program Specialist

The Economic Development Program Specialist provides advanced technical-level support and office administration associated with all aspects of the Economic Development Division.

         Assists the Economic Development Coordinator, both Executive Directors of Economic Development, the Assistant Vice-President of Economic Development and the Vice-President of Economic Development & Community Relations in organizing and executing routine administrative activities and special projects;

         Provides support and reports regularly concerning project activities, status of project initiatives, and results of evaluating success of project goals to the Economic Development Coordinator;

         Plans, schedules, maintains proctoring computer lab and proctors all assessments offered by Economic Development Division;

         Plans, schedules, maintains documentation and processes required documentation with the State for the Drivers' Education Program, including the hiring and/or termination of part-time instructors.

         Manages and documents student registration and class postings in Oracle based student management system;

         Processes Corporate Training Agreements, including preparation, signature, distribution and filing of Agreements;

         Monitors use of, maintains, purchases and reconciles, in accordance with WGTC policy, all supplies/equipment for the Economic Development Division;

         Monitor Economic Development email account, reply and answer questions related to Assessments and Continuing Education offerings;

         Answer and assist with telephone calls received by the Economic Development Division;

         Prepares and assist in coordinating project related mail-outs as needed;

         Maintains excellent working relationships with and serve as a liaison to internal and external customers;

         Other duties as assigned.

   Knowledge of TCSG rules, policies and procedures

         Oral and written communication skills

   Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs

   Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public

   Decision making and problem-solving skills

   Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and prioritize workload

         Associate's degree and three (3) years related work experience.

         Note:  Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis

         Experience with Oracle student management system

         Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

         Knowledge of web-based assessment platforms

         Proctoring experience, either in-person and/or remote

         Bachelor's degree in a related field

         Minimum of five (5) years related work experience

Salary range for this job is $32,000 - $36,000