ASSISTANT COORDINATOR OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS

State of careers Rhode Island

7h•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be responsible for the planning, development, and coordination of statewide special purpose workforce training programs, including Real Skills for Youth and other programs under the Governor's Workforce Board of RI. The role involves assisting with the oversight and management of partnership and employer portfolios for programs like Real Jobs RI, Real Skills for Youth, and others overseen by the Governor's Workforce Board of RI. The position requires extensive relationship management with partners involved in delivering workforce solutions for employers and jobseekers. Responsibilities include providing recommendations on program funding and effectiveness to leadership, assisting with program data collection, and managing grant applications. The Assistant Coordinator will support adherence to state and federal workforce policies and regulations, serving as a representative of the Governor’s Workforce Board to deliver quality services to Rhode Island.

Requirements

A working knowledge of the Department and Governor's Workforce Board programs.
A working knowledge of computer systems and applications.
Skill in writing reports, contracts, and procedural manuals.
Ability to assess program effectiveness through the analysis of a variety of data.
Ability to assess and make recommendations for improvements of methods, procedures, and techniques for effective program management.
Graduation from a college of recognized standing with a specialization in business, public or personnel management, or a closely related field.
Experience in a position which has provided specialized knowledge of employment and training programs, staff training, service program development, and office computer systems.
Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Responsibilities

Support in planning, development, coordination, and implementation of statewide special purpose workforce training programs.
Provide programmatic guidance and support to external partners and potential partners.
Represent the Department and act as a liaison with community, state, and federal stakeholders to ensure program coordination and compliance.
Review and prepare contract documents, including applications, budgets, grant award agreements, and contract invoices for grant management.
Collect data and information to perform processes that ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation of GWB programming.
Prepare informational and instructional manuals and other materials for the administration of special purpose workforce programs statewide.
Provide technical advice to staff engaged in the administration of special purpose training programs.
Formulate analysis, written reports, and presentations on operations and performance.
Develop and recommend strategies and alternatives to assist partners in solving workforce challenges.
Facilitate conversations with partners regarding performance, including active contract management.
Attend events, committee, and Board meetings as a representative of the Department.
Assist with oversight and management of partnership and employer portfolios.
Provide recommendations to the Executive Director, program coordinators, directors, and other staff regarding program funding and effectiveness.
Assist with program data collection and grant application intake, processing, and evaluation.
Support work that ensures conformance to state and federal workforce policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.