SBCJC POLICIES

Section 5: Staff Positions

MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

Title: Program Specialist for Apprenticeship Business Coordinator

Initial Date of Adoption: October 21, 2016

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PROGRAM SPECIALIST FOR APPRENTICEHIP BUSINESS COORDINATOR Characteristics of Work:

This position reports directly to the Director of Workforce Education. The Apprenticeship Business Coordinator must establish and maintain effective communication and collaboration with the 15 community and junior college workforce areas. The incumbent will be responsible for project management, oversight, and approval in a manner that assures the best use of resources and compliance with MCCB policy and state law. This position maintains communication with employers and community colleges participating in Mississippi Apprenticeship Program (MAP). The incumbent in this position will serve as a liaison and technical expert between community colleges, employers, and MAP partnering agencies by providing assistance in apprenticeship registration, retention, and supportive services. Examples of Work: The following examples are intended only as illustrations of the various tasks performed by the incumbent in this position. These examples are not meant to be exhaustive; they are representative of the general functions of this position. 1. Directs, plans, and provides oversight of MAP registered apprenticeship business outreach activities; 2. Serves as the chair of the MAP Business Engagement Committee; 3. Advises MCCB staff and Career Centers related to the coordination and development of: a. Employee/Employer Training Programs b. Project Development c. Partnership Development d. Project assessment and evaluation using quantifiable Measures of Effectiveness (M.O.E.s); 4. Develops and/or maintains thorough working knowledge of all levels of state and federal statutes and related guidelines pertaining to the operation of the apprenticeship program; 5. Conducts project planning activities and meetings, coordinates participant outreach activities with student navigators, assists colleges and employers registering as RA sponsors; 6. Plans and conducts MAP training and technical assistance capacity building activities; 7. Serves on the MAP Interagency Apprenticeship Team (ITA) and MAP Planning Council (MPC); 8. Assists with the completion of MAP progress reports and other information dissemination materials; and 9. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in business, economic development, workforce development, or human resources from an accredited college or university with a minimum of four years related experience. Related experience and/or education may be substituted equally. Additional Comments: This is a full-time, temporary grant position located at the Mississippi Community College Board.