Program Specialist-Workforce Development

General Description:

Research new classes for the Workforce Development division, complete administrative tasks, and assists the Director of Workforce Development and Director of Tennessee Small Business Development Center in the day-to-day functions of the departments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Workforce Development/Small Business Development:

• Work with the Director of Workforce Development on completing yearly THEC reports.
• Maintain the Workforce database and all records.
• Schedule meetings when necessary.
• Take meeting minutes.
• Ordering and maintaining office supplies.
• Assist with developing and coordinating Workforce/Small Business Development events.
• Serve as a receptionist when necessary.

Course Development:

• Develops and implements course programs for children and youth.
• Responsible for Planning College for Kids, which includes developing classes, creating flyers, registration forms, class schedules, hiring Instructors and volunteers, ordering supplies needed for classes, securing classrooms, and responsible for securing sponsors for donations from local businesses.
• Promotes online course offerings through print, electronic, and social media channels.

Marketing and Promotions:

• Markets Workforce Development offerings through social media, electronic media, and traditional channels.
• Creates marketing materials, including flyers, e-blasts, newsletters, course catalogs, and other items.
• Promotes course offerings to relevant audiences.

Testing and Certifications:

• Administers and Proctors PSI certification exams.
• Make sure PSI testing stations are working properly and materials are up to date.
• Check-in/out test candidates according to PSI standards.
• Sends appropriate test materials to PSI through UPS.
• Complete Updated PSI training when available.
• Supplies CEU certificates to course completers.

Administration:

• Completes necessary invoicing and purchasing for Workforce Development and Tennessee Small Business Development Center.
• Deposits and records payments received.
• Monitors budgetary spending for the division.
• Creates monthly budget reports for the VP of External Affairs.
• Manages online course registration systems.
• Manages and Tracks the Apprentices in the Apprenticeship program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Sedentary: Desk work; travel will be required for college or program activities. Insignificant effort other than normal movement.  Minimal Hazard/Exposure: Standard office settings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

Required Qualifications:

 Ability to work independently. Knowledge of basic office procedures; ability to establish an effective working relationship with students, the general public, and other school personnel.

Minimum Requirements of Education and Experience:

Associate degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum starting pay is $31,300 annually ($16.06 per hour). With additional experience pay increases to a maximum pay of $37,500.

Dyersburg State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 14 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
• State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position applicant must submit an application, a resume, cover letter, and transcripts if applicable.   Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process; but official transcripts are required upon hire. You also must provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references.

Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire. 

Dyersburg State Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.