Job Description

The Workforce Activities Coordinator will work with college workforce staff and industry representatives to develop outreach and promotional strategies and events that increase awareness and enrollment in credit and non-credit career and technical programs. Activities include facilitating college-based outreach events for the public and for regional employers, development of outreach materials and social media postings, and maintaining a project webpage. Assistance at participant orientations may be required. The position reports jointly to the Executive Director of the Career Accelerator and the Dean of Career and Technical Education. This position is 100% grant funded and will require some evening and/or weekend work as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with college workforce staff and regional industry partners to develop college-based activities and events to raise awareness about career and technical education and workforce training at SouthArk
• Develop and maintain project webpage on SouthArk’s site
• Collaborate with SouthArk’s marketing director to develop outreach materials for distribution online and in-person
• Facilitate college-based events for the public and for employers to promote the college’s career and technical programs and workforce training, including guided tours
• Stay current with the opening or expansion of new manufacturing facilities in this region and job openings
• Maintain accurate programmatic documentation and student/industry-related records, as per grant and/or college requirements
• Participate in industry-focused meetings on and off-campus
• Submit required program reports in a timely manner
• Assist workforce staff with participant orientations or other industry-related events that may occur in the evening
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in an industrial, technical, or related field
• Minimum 1 year experience in an industrial setting

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in an industrial field or related field
• 3 years’ experience in an industrial setting

Physical Requirements:

• Sit for extended periods of time
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Lift at least 10 pounds

APPLICATION PROCESS (PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS TO APPLY):

Applicants must complete the South Arkansas College application form available at www.southark.edu/app. Resumes, transcripts, and reference list may accompany, but will not replace the application.  

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications are subject to the Arkansas FOIA. South Arkansas College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. South Arkansas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational or employment opportunities or benefits.

The college is in compliance with titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and all other federal and state laws related to equal opportunity practices.

Chosen Candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background check and have acceptable background results, provide any certificates of training (if the candidates possess any) or Licenses, Official Transcripts (for positions requiring undergraduate or graduate education), must have a clean driving record and must complete all new hire paperwork prior to starting work.

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