Program Coordinator 1 (PCN 07-5544)

State of Alaska•Seward, AK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of AVTEC, is recruiting a Program Coordinator 1 in Seward, Alaska. The position serves as a subject matter expert for planning, implementing, administering, overseeing, evaluating, and reporting on workforce development grant programs and student service initiatives at the Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC). This includes administering state and/or federal funding for programs such as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The Program Coordinator works with students, instructors, employers, and community partners to coordinate services, remove barriers to student success, and improve employment outcomes. The role also plans and supports student engagement activities and other initiatives that enhance the student experience. It combines program leadership, grant management, and direct student support in service of AVTEC’s mission to provide flexible, accessible, and affordable workforce training responsive to business and industry and Alaska’s diverse communities. The position is in the General Government Unit (GGU), Range 18, and is open to Alaska residents only. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license. AVTEC’s work environment is described as friendly, flexible, and supportive; its campus is in Seward, a small community with nearby amenities and access to nature trails and walking and biking paths.

Requirements

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides competencies in analytical thinking/problem solving, compliance, decision making, and planning and evaluating.
Competencies equivalent to training from an accredited college or university in any field and/or progressively responsible experience assisting with planning, coordinating, and implementing administrative controls, work processes, and/or procedures for a program, project, business, or organization.
Must possess a valid driver’s license; proof of licensure is required before reporting to duty.
Applicants must meet Alaska residency requirements.
Applicants must answer the supplemental questions and rate their proficiency for each listed competency.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, administer, oversee, evaluate, and report on workforce development grant programs and student service initiatives at AVTEC.
Administer state and/or federal program funds, including funding for programs such as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Coordinate services with students, instructors, employers, and community partners.
Help remove barriers to student success and improve employment outcomes.
Plan and support student engagement activities and other initiatives that enhance the student experience.
Plan, coordinate, and monitor programs to ensure government program requirements and plans are met.
Provide professional consultation on specialized program or project services.