Project Manager/Technical Instructor – Workforce Solutions/Workforce Liaison III

Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Florence, KY

1d • $51,177 - $54,186 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position serves employer partners and the community through customized training, continuing education, and testing services. The Project Manager serves as a liaison between the college and area businesses and industries, responding to their training and employee development needs while developing relationships with stakeholders to address local economic needs through collaboration with program administration and instruction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, organizational development, business, administrative management, technical, or related field
• Four years or relevant experience
• Project management, organization, and planning
• Training, instruction, and presentation of adult learners
• Relationship building and strong communication skills
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, ability to work independently and adapt seamlessly to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word)

Nice To Haves

• Industry/Manufacturing experience
• Training/Instructional experience
• Previous experience in a community college setting

Responsibilities

• Meet with employers to determine their employees’ training needs, analyze skill gaps, and design customized workforce solutions to meet their needs. This may include any combination of testing, training, job profiling, career services, and enrollment in regularly scheduled college courses.
• Prepare employer program proposals and secure contracts to deliver credit and non-credit training on or off-site.
• Pursue funding for training programs including but not limited to writing and securing KCTCS TRAINS Funding
• Plan, coordinate, and manage training offerings including the ability to secure and manage qualified and available instructors/adjuncts for Workforce Solutions classes.
• Contributes to the development and improvement of workforce development programs through assessment and feedback efforts.
• Builds customized curriculum and training for business and industry.
• Attend community meetings representing Workforce Solutions and promoting Gateway.
• Builds and maintains relationships with key industry partners, such as employers, industry associations, and trade organizations.
• Build partnerships internally within the college that allow maximization of resources in serving our community; serving on various GCTC committees and teams actively supporting internal initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level