Position Summary

Workforce Development Specialist

Salary commenstrate with education and experience according to Salary Schedule E3/3.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The Workforce Development Specialist will perform and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Workforce Development Department as directed by the Director of Workforce Development,
• Assist with writing, developing, and submitting grant applications for the WFD Department,
• Reconcile departmental budgets and grants monthly utilizing Excel and Banner system with WFD Director,
• Maintain a running calculation of each grant expenditures including salaries, and purchase orders,
• Complete budget amendments for grants(s) as needed,
• Assist with input of non-credit classes through Elevate system,
• Assist with Manufacturing Skills MSSC registrations and assessments,
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing office communications including telephone, email, take and relay messages, respond as needed to office callers and walk-ins in a professional manner,
• Maintain office electronic and cloud-based filing systems, maintaining hard copy filing system (SharePoint),
• Complete travel requests, purchase orders, and check requests, as needed,
• Maintain office supplies,
• Assists with creating and developing newsletters and brochures for the entire Office of Workforce Development,
• Coordinate, plan, organize, market, recruit, and manage ALL Workforce Development Projects, Classes, and Events,
• Maintain businesses and industries training schedules and coordinate calendar events,
• Monitors and manages online business and industry training through the WCCS online platform (CANVAS),
• Coordinate training courses with local businesses and industries offered through the Innovation Center for “Skills for Success” participants,
• Serves on college committees as assigned,
• Work well with others and show respect to all college constituents,
• Perform any assigned duties as directed by the Director of Workforce Development, Associate Dean of Instruction, Dean of Instruction, Dean of Business and Finance, Dean of Students, and the President of the College and his/her designee.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• An Associate Degree in Office Administration, CIS, or Business Administration from a regionally accredited institution,
• Excellent customer service skills,
• Strong written and verbal skills,
• Ability to work independently as well as a team member,
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills,
• Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively as well as meet deadlines,
• Ability to use good judgment and make sound decisions,
• Excellent office management skills, including computer literacy with the ability to work in a Windows-based environment using various software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Banner),
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of duties and responsibilities

• An understanding of and a commitment to the philosophy and mission of the two-year college,
• Possesses a sensitivity and commitment to cultural diversity,
• Two years’ experience working with the Alabama Community College System.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

WCCS is an equal opportunity employer and enrolled in E-Verify. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, handicap, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. WCCS will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. WCCS reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Applications must be completed using our online process. Human Resources' contact information is as follows:

Wallace Community College Selma

Attention: Human Resources Department
3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway

P. O. Box 2530

Selma, Alabama 36702-2530

Phone: (334) 876-9319, 876-9338

Fax: (334) 876-9334

Website:

A complete application package consists of:

• WCCS application,
• A resume,
• A copy of transcript(s) verifying required degree. Please print name as listed on transcript, if different from last name listed on application.
• Work experience verification in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Required Qualifications” section. Work verification must be on company letterhead, include dates of employment, position title(s) and duties performed. Verification must be provided from either your current employer or a previous employer noting relevant work skills. Remember that the work experience verification completion is your responsibility.

Please Note: If you are applying for more than one position, please submit a separate, complete application. In the event the position is reposted, a new application packet must be submitted.

Application Deadline

All application information must be received by 12:00 P.M. on the closing date. Final applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will not be considered. A complete application package is the responsibility of the applicant.

Note: In accordance with Alabama Community College System policies and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

WCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is enrolled in E-Verify.