NC Workforce Credentials Fellow

Commerce•Wake County, NC

9d•$64,621 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

These positions will address both issues of quality and accessibility of the target populations, in the strategy development phase, evidence-based strategies with known efficacy, and in particular, proven effectiveness for the target populations. The fellow works alongside Council leadership and staff to implement strategies, the fellow will support fidelity of implementation and ensure that those target populations are able to access the implemented strategies in a way that is relevant for their context and/or specific needs and provides quality outcomes. The fellow will prepare an annual progress report provided to the Governor. The fellow will identify the accompanying measures of quality for each goal. Positions’ responsibilities will include coordination with employers, industry associations, and education partners to revise the criteria used to determine which credentials are included on the list. This position would work to update and align the credential application process with the Advisory Council’s strategic goals. This position would also develop a system for the Council to regularly review the credentials and manage the preparation and organization of all credential application materials and supporting documents and maintain the cloud-based storage system of these materials. The position would collaborate with LEAD to further integrate the approved credentials into NCcareers.org. The position would additionally support the creation of “one list” of approved credentials to be shared with the NC Community College System, the Department of Public Instruction, and the Department of Commerce. Lastly, the position would develop outreach campaigns for trade associations, employers, and education and workforce partners to utilize the credentials list.

Requirements

Understanding of workforce and economic development, and/or federal laws governing workforce development, and/or North Carolina state government.
Familiarity with policy development, implementation processes, and interagency collaboration.
Knowledge of postsecondary education, Career & Technical Education (CTE), dual enrollment, and credentialing pathways.
Ability to interpret labor market data, employer demand, and regional workforce needs.
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five (5) years of progressive experience related to workforce development, economic development, education or similar program areas, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with employers, industry associations, and education partners to revise the criteria used to determine which credentials are included on the list.
Update and align the credential application process with the Advisory Council’s strategic goals.
Develop a system for the Council to regularly review the credentials.
Manage the preparation and organization of all credential application materials and supporting documents and maintain the cloud-based storage system of these materials.
Collaborate with LEAD to further integrate the approved credentials into NCcareers.org.
Support the creation of “one list” of approved credentials to be shared with the NC Community College System, the Department of Public Instruction, and the Department of Commerce.
Develop outreach campaigns for trade associations, employers, and education and workforce partners to utilize the credentials list.

Benefits

12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave
North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna
Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision
NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans
WeSave Employee Discounts
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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