Program Coordinator 1 (PCN 07-5544)

State of Alaska•Seward, AK

8d•$28•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a subject matter expert responsible for all activities involved in the planning, implementation, administration, oversight, evaluation, and reporting of workforce development grant programs and student service initiatives at the Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC). This includes the administration of state and/or federal funds for programs including, but not limited to, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The role involves working closely with students, instructors, employers, and community partners to coordinate services, remove barriers to success, and improve employment outcomes. Additionally, the position will plan and support student engagement activities and other initiatives that enhance the student experience. This role offers an opportunity to combine program leadership, grant management, and direct student support.

Requirements

Possess a valid driver's license.
Alaska Residency Requirements must be met.
Competencies in Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Competencies in Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
Competencies in Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
Competencies in Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
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.

Nice To Haves

Program Oversight: Plans, coordinates, and monitors programs to ensure that federal, state, and/or local government program requirements and plans are met, providing professional consultation on the specialized services of the program or associated project(s).
Partnering: Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert responsible for all activities involved in the planning, implementation, administration, oversight, evaluation and reporting of workforce development grant programs and student service initiatives at the Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC).
Administer state and/or federal funds for programs including, but not limited to, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Work closely with students, instructors, employers, and community partners to coordinate services, remove barriers to success, and improve employment outcomes.
Plan and support student engagement activities and other initiatives that enhance the student experience.