Advanced Trade Program Coordinator
About The Position
The Advanced Trade Program Coordinator provides strategic oversight and leadership for the Advanced Trade (AT) Hub program, including outreach, recruitment, enrollment, and partnership functions. The Coordinator is the program’s primary public-facing representative, building and maintaining relationships with training partners, employers, and stakeholders and ensuring positive, compliant communication across all levels. The role works with center, corporate, partnership development, and DOL leadership on program status, growth strategy, and barriers, and provides guidance and oversight to AT Support Specialists. The Coordinator oversees program operations and compliance, develops outreach and marketing strategies, manages the application and enrollment pipeline, cultivates partner relationships, and reports on program progress and performance. The position also contributes to strategic planning for program expansion, sustainability, and continuous quality improvement. The role is based at Exeter Job Corps Academy in Exeter, Rhode Island.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, education, public administration, workforce development, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in program management, partnership development, workforce development, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in public speaking, stakeholder relations, and/or business development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and comfort representing the program to external audiences and leadership.
- Strong analytical skills for tracking program data and performance metrics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and presentation software.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally or regionally for partner visits and events.
Nice To Haves
- Prior supervisory experience.
- Understanding of Job Corps program structure, PRH compliance, and DOL reporting.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall coordination and strategic direction for the Advanced Trade program on center.
- Supervise and support advanced trade case management and logistics functions, ensuring alignment with program goals.
- Ensure compliance with Job Corps PRH, DOL requirements, and center policies across AT program functions.
- Design and lead outreach strategies to promote the program to eligible students, feeder centers, and community partners.
- Oversee the AT application, screening, and enrollment process from initial interest through placement.
- Track and report enrollment pipeline data and identify and resolve application-process bottlenecks.
- Develop marketing materials, presentations, and informational resources for prospective students and partners.
- Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with training providers, employers, colleges, and industry partners.
- Conduct regular partner site visits and check-ins to ensure quality standards and mutual satisfaction.
- Serve as the primary spokesperson and public face of the AT program for internal and external audiences.
- Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and updates to stakeholders, boards, and leadership.
- Manage program-related media, social media presence, and promotional communications in coordination with DOL and center guidelines.
- Report regularly to center and corporate leadership on program status, progress, challenges, barriers, and growth opportunities.
- Contribute to strategic planning for program expansion, sustainability, and continuous quality improvement.
- Provide guidance and oversight to AT Support Specialists.
- Travel locally or regionally for partner visits and events.
Benefits
- Highly competitive pay and exceptional health benefits.
- Onsite cafeteria with prepared meals available for $2.50 per meal.
- Fully equipped gymnasium with basketball hoops.
- State-of-the-art workout room with free weights, ellipticals, and nautilus equipment.
- A 22-acre campus suitable for lunchtime walks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
