- Coordinates programs in career and workforce development and other assigned areas
- Works with internal and external partners to identify training needs
- Works with internal and external partners to prepare agreements to deliver training
- Collaborates with content experts on the development of training content to meet the needs of business/industry and the community
- Identifies and assists with grant applications through the KY Economic Development Department and others
- Coordinates, supervises, and assists in the evaluation of trainers
- Assist the Director in the development of marketing plans, and strategic recruitment for career and workforce programs
- Works with the Director to build and maintain relationships with regional external partners including chambers of commerce, economic development authorities, non-profit organizations and workforce investment entities; attending the meetings of these groups as appropriate (i.e. SHRM, HR Councils, and Chambers of Commerce events)
- Assist the Continuing and Professional Development department with customer service request, and event management when requested
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum two years of experience in non-credit programming or training with external partners that might include education institutions, associations, businesses, and industries
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Program Specialist, Career - Bowling Green, United States - Western Kentucky University
Description
Category: Staff Subscribe: Department: Continuing & Prof Development Admin Locations: Bowling Green, KY Posted: Apr 29, 2024 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Full-time Ref. No.: Position ID: Share About Western Kentucky University:
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the second largest undergraduate institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 15,035 students (29% first generation, 18% underrepresented minority) and just over 2,500 faculty and staff employees.
Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community to embrace diversity by building equitable and inclusive learning, working, and living environments. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our diverse and evolving communities.
Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.
Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at
Job Description:
WKU is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to fill the role of Program Specialist for Career & Workforce Development a division of the Continuing & Professional Development Administration Office. This position is responsible for administering programs in Career & Workforce Development (CWD), while building and maintaining relationships with regional partners and will continue to develop and manage marketing plans for strategic recruitment initiatives for CWD programs. This position reports to the Director of Continuing & Professional Development.
The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.
Requirements:
