Workforce and Economic Development Coordinator
About The Position
This position is available with the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education. The Workforce and Economic Development Coordinator will serve as a coordinator between the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education (ODCTE) and administrators of technology centers and their Workforce and Economic Development (WED) divisions, other agencies, and administrative entities involved with the delivery of career and technology education. This role will also serve as a liaison for Adult Career Development (ACD) programs statewide. The coordinator will assist in convening relevant partner groups to support the system's strategic purposes and goals set by the State Director/State Board of Career and Technology Education. Knowledge of the administration and operation of career and technology education, WED, ACD, and small business programs, as well as the policies and procedures of ODCTE WED and/or ACD services, is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in related field.
- Successful, recent work experience in the field of career and technology education, WED or ACD programs, business and industry and/or economic development.
- Relevance of education and experience relating to position job duties will be validated and considered in the selection process.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Serve as liaison to technology center Workforce & Economic Development (WED) and Adult Career Development administrators and staff.
- Conduct visits to technology centers and provide frequent communication to the above delivery arms.
- Collaborate with appropriate internal and external entities.
- Explore partnership opportunities that help support the CareerTech system’s purposes and goals.
- Be able to work autonomously while completing responsibilities and manage time effectively.
- Process and support all aspects of the economic development initiatives (EDI) administered by ODCTE through the CareerTech Information Management System (CTIMS).
- Foster relationships that focus on building and maintaining a workforce to strengthen Oklahoma's economy.
- Analyze the need and coordinate professional development activities that support the sharing of best practices and identifying current workforce trends.
- Provide technical training and assistance for the CareerTech Information Management System (CTIMS).
- Attend professional development activities, workshops, and in-service opportunities that support WED and ACD programs and services.
- Report issues and concerns directly to the appropriate ODCTE staff member for the purpose of enhancing the growth, development, and quality of career and technology education programs and services.
- Serve as a member of special teams, task forces, committees and professional organizations as assigned by the Director of Workforce Training or State Director of Career and Technology Education.
- Plan and coordinate travel arrangements to maximize impact and effectiveness of CareerTech WED, ACD and small business management services.
Benefits
- Benefit allowance to help pay for insurance premiums (health, dental, life, and disability insurance).
- State paid teacher’s retirement pension
- Flexible benefits plan
- Vacation leave
- 15 days sick leave
- 11 paid holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Flex-time work schedule options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
