Regional Career Development Coordinator - WTE

Home Builders Institute•Olney Springs, CO

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager, the Regional Career Development Coordinator assists with and coordinates day-to-day activities, projects, instructional operations, job development, and placement for PACT Programs. The position represents HBI at statewide meetings and supports development program initiatives. It coordinates relationships among HBI program partners, community-based organizations, construction contractors, funders, employers, and other personnel; supports instructors and participants; and develops employment opportunities and placements for program participants and graduates. The coordinator maintains program documentation and files, submits required reports, and ensures compliance with contractual requirements and HBI quality standards. The position may require Protective Action Response training, an extensive criminal background screening, and/or a workplace productivity assessment, depending on program or funder requirements. HBI has trained and educated America’s home construction workforce for more than 40 years. Its programs teach technical construction trades and entrepreneurship to youth aged 16–24 in Job Corps programs, on military installations, at Build Strong Academies, and in programs for justice-involved adults and youth in correctional facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field, or equivalent education, training, and work experience.
At least one year of experience in career development, counseling, and/or project or program management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Excellent supervisory skills, including hiring, coaching, staff development, discipline, and performance management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate with a wide variety of individuals, including government, industry, trade associations, labor organizations, journey- and master-level craftspeople, managers, and instructors.
Budget oversight and development experience.
Knowledge of construction trades.
Work or involvement in job placement for hard-to-serve individuals.

Responsibilities

Coordinate activities and cooperation among HBI program partners, community-based organizations, construction contractors and subcontractors, and other parties.
Foster positive working relationships among funders, program partners, and other personnel; serve as HBI’s liaison and spokesperson to program partners.
Help instructors identify community service project opportunities that enhance students’ learning experiences.
Provide employability skills training, contact prospective employers, develop job opportunities for graduates, and place students in employment as required by contractual guidelines.
Work with WTE team members to fulfill program placement and follow-up needs and documentation requirements.
Communicate regularly with the National Placement Manager and peers in other regions about job development and placement opportunities, including for students relocating to other areas.
Conduct periodic follow-ups on students’ progress after initial job placement and supervise employment follow-up for program graduates.
Develop career placement opportunities for PACT graduates and place graduates in full-time, industry-related employment.
Develop contacts, facilitate classroom visits, and share information with builders, contractors, and related businesses.
Observe training classes and assist instructors with curriculum and program design, as well as problems involving instructors or participants.
Implement and participate in outreach and recruitment strategies; plan, supervise, and participate in group orientations and small-group interviews for prospective students.
Approve and submit required statistical reports to the Operations Manager.
Assist instructors with distribution and inventory of tools, materials, and equipment for students.
Collaborate with the National Placement Manager and other Regional Career Development Coordinators nationwide to connect HBI Academy graduates with opportunities.
Recruit, screen, and select appropriate students to satisfy contractual obligations.
Maintain accurate and current program files and ensure compliance with contractual requirements and HBI quality standards.
Represent HBI at conferences, functions, and meetings in support of program development.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager or designee.