Office Administration Instructor

Bizzell Group•Guthrie, OK

About The Position

The Office Administration Instructor provides instructional support for Human Learning Systems, a U.S. Department of Labor Job Corps contractor. Job Corps is a federally funded residential training program. The instructor provides industry-recognized instruction and training to help students progress toward full-time employment, higher education, or advanced training. The role includes delivering instruction, managing the classroom, supporting student learning and development, and coordinating with counselors, staff, and work-based learning personnel. The instructor also supports career preparation, transition planning, and job placement, and contributes to program improvements and required reporting. The position requires a bachelor's degree and one year of office administration experience, although directly related experience may substitute for formal education. Candidates must have youth-related experience, strong communication and organizational abilities, computer proficiency, and the ability to motivate and train students. Relevant certification, licensure, or accreditation—or the ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire—or two years of work-related experience in the designated career training area is required. A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are also required. The role involves regular sitting, standing, and walking; reaching, talking, listening, and occasional handling or feeling with the hands and fingers. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. The work environment has a moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and one year of office administration experience; directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal educational requirements.
Experience working with youth.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
Computer literacy, including basic computer functions, email, internet, and programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to motivate, inspire, and train students effectively.
Certification, licensure, or accreditation in the state where the center is located or through a professional trade organization, or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire; alternatively, two years of work-related experience in the designated career training area.
Valid driver's license in the state of employment and an acceptable driving record.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate and abide by Bizzell's core values and operating principles.
Promote a positive classroom atmosphere that supports student motivation and learning.
Provide instruction, manage the classroom environment, and maintain classroom control and discipline.
Implement lesson plans, assign class work, and leave the instructor a report detailing completed assignments and student behavior.
Motivate and counsel students regarding behavior, training, personal problems, and study habits.
Coordinate with counselors and staff to resolve issues affecting student training.
Participate in hands-on career preparation activities and provide feedback to career preparation staff.
Participate in activities supporting students' intellectual and social development.
Coordinate with work-based learning staff to develop on-center, community, and home-based training sites; monitor and document student progress at those sites monthly.
Work with the community industry advisory council to review and recommend upgrades to the Career Technical Training program.
Monitor labor market information, develop career transition and job placement plans, and assist with graduate placement in conjunction with the career transition readiness specialist.
Work cooperatively with each student's counselor and career transition readiness specialist.
Provide customer service to dependent and independent learners to support trade completion, and provide quality service to students, staff, and other center customers.
Prepare statistical reports and corrective action reports as needed.
Prepare students to transition from career technical training by developing interviewing and employability skills.
Provide career technical training instruction, direction, and assistance in designated instructional areas.
Maintain good housekeeping and comply with safety practices.
Comply with DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and center policies and procedures.
Model, mentor, and monitor appropriate Career Success Standards and reinforce student employability.
Attend mandatory PRH-mandated staff training.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.