Contract Compliance and Business Engagement Specialist - Morris Plains, United States - TeleSearch Staffing Solutions

Description

• Ensure all contracts are compliant with WIOA NJDOL and local area policies.
• Maintain electronic files on all clients, ensuring WIOA documentation and reporting compliance.
• Confirm employer eligibility for funding support.
• Review employer training plans to determine funding support
• Establish relationships with area businesses, community partners, educational institutions, professional organizations, and NJDOL business partners.
• Maintain employer database utilizing Salesforce CRM.
• Engage in outreach activities and attend events to promote business support services.
• Deliver presentations to inform businesses about On-the-Job-Training (OJT) and Incumbent Worker Training (IWT).
• Collaborate with Employment and Training Service's Career Development and Business Specialist to recruit and engage OJT and IWT employers and to confirm OJT candidate eligibility
• Maintain monthly contact with Employment and Training Service's Career Development and Business Specialist to review client monitoring reports to ensure successful client and employee progress through training
• Expand committee guests and membership
• Market services to businesses and job seekers
• Educate businesses on apprenticeship opportunities
• Collaborate with NJDOL Business Service team to determine employer eligibility for services, refer employer recruitment needs and participate as needed in job fairs.
• Ensure document sharing for fiscal processing
• Represent the WDB at meetings and functions as needed (includes early morning/evenings)
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• A Bachelor's Degree and/or Master's Degree.
• Minimum 1-2 years experience in business development, client relations. Experience with grants and apprenticeship programs is a plus.
• Valid Driver's License. Position may require the use of one's vehicle.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exemplifies solid communications and listening skills.
• Highly organized self-starter who is comfortable managing time priorities and is eager to learn.
• Demonstrates professionalism and collaborates effectively.
• Ability to create and deliver presentations with confidence.
• High level of proficiency using all Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Knowledge of video conferencing and electronic signature platforms.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of State IWT and OJT policies and guidelines pertaining to employer eligibility is a plus.
• Experience working with apprenticeship programs and NJD