Workforce Development Coordinator

Austal USA • Mobile, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Workforce Development Provide coordination and operational support for workforce development programs and initiatives led by the Workforce Development Manager. Assist with the planning, implementation, tracking, and execution of skilled trades workforce development strategies and programs. Support engagement with outside agencies, educational institutions, and service providers (public and private) to help develop and administer training and educational programs aligned with hiring needs. Assist in collecting, maintaining, and reporting workforce development data by supporting the development and upkeep of tracking tools, dashboards, and reports related to workforce initiatives, participation metrics, and program outcomes. Provide ongoing administrative and logistical support to workforce development programs, including coordinating schedules, preparing materials, and supporting day-to-day program execution and documentation. Support workforce forecasting and planning efforts by compiling data related to workforce trends, staffing needs, and workforce gaps. Support Talent Acquisition and Technical Training by tracking program participation, recruitment pipelines, and training alignment. Assist with deployment of workforce development activities related to leadership development, employee growth, and talent pipeline initiatives as directed by the Workforce Development Manager. Attend meetings with external partners and agencies as needed to support workforce initiatives and partnerships. Pre-qualify external, and possibly internal applicants based on job description requirements for the applied position and make recommendations to hiring managers. Austal USA Ambassador / Compliance Support Support the development, coordination, and execution of campus tours and partner engagement activities. Assist with scheduling, preparing materials for, and supporting partner and facility tours on campus. Represent Austal USA professionally when engaging with workforce partners, educational institutions, and community organizations. Support compliance-related activities associated with workforce development programs. Assist with monitoring workforce development initiatives for alignment with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. Support documentation, tracking, and recordkeeping related to compliance requirements for workforce programs, grants, or partnerships. Assist with preparation of compliance-related training materials and documentation. Support compliance monitoring, audits, and reporting as directed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resource or related field preferred
• 0 – 2 years’ experience in Human Resources, Workforce Development, Training Coordination, or Talent Pipelines.
• Experience supporting workforce development or training initiatives preferred.
• Experience working with educational institutions, workforce agencies, or community partners preferred.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data to support reporting and program tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project suite of reporting and analytic tools.
• Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA: 18 years of age or older at time of application Able to provide proof of US Person Status No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date Willing to submit to a drug screen Willing to submit to a background check

Responsibilities

• Provide coordination and operational support for workforce development programs and initiatives led by the Workforce Development Manager.
• Assist with the planning, implementation, tracking, and execution of skilled trades workforce development strategies and programs.
• Support engagement with outside agencies, educational institutions, and service providers (public and private) to help develop and administer training and educational programs aligned with hiring needs.
• Assist in collecting, maintaining, and reporting workforce development data by supporting the development and upkeep of tracking tools, dashboards, and reports related to workforce initiatives, participation metrics, and program outcomes.
• Provide ongoing administrative and logistical support to workforce development programs, including coordinating schedules, preparing materials, and supporting day-to-day program execution and documentation.
• Support workforce forecasting and planning efforts by compiling data related to workforce trends, staffing needs, and workforce gaps.
• Support Talent Acquisition and Technical Training by tracking program participation, recruitment pipelines, and training alignment.
• Assist with deployment of workforce development activities related to leadership development, employee growth, and talent pipeline initiatives as directed by the Workforce Development Manager.
• Attend meetings with external partners and agencies as needed to support workforce initiatives and partnerships.
• Pre-qualify external, and possibly internal applicants based on job description requirements for the applied position and make recommendations to hiring managers.
• Support the development, coordination, and execution of campus tours and partner engagement activities.
• Assist with scheduling, preparing materials for, and supporting partner and facility tours on campus.
• Represent Austal USA professionally when engaging with workforce partners, educational institutions, and community organizations.
• Support compliance-related activities associated with workforce development programs.
• Assist with monitoring workforce development initiatives for alignment with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Support documentation, tracking, and recordkeeping related to compliance requirements for workforce programs, grants, or partnerships.
• Assist with preparation of compliance-related training materials and documentation.
• Support compliance monitoring, audits, and reporting as directed.

What This Job Offers

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