Advanced Trade Program Coordinator

Adams And Associates Inc; Exeter (RI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Onsite cafeteria

Gym facilities

Campus amenities

Job summary

Exeter Job Corps Academy in Exeter, RI seeks an Advanced Trade Program Coordinator to provide strategic oversight for the AT Hub. You will supervise outreach, recruitment, enrollment, and partnerships, serving as the public face of the program and coordinating with center, corporate, partnership development, and DOL leadership.

Bachelor's degree required; 3+ years in program management; supervisory experience preferred; strong public speaking and stakeholder relations; proficiency in Microsoft

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in program management, partnership development, workforce development, or related field.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in public speaking, stakeholder relations, and/or business development.
• Strong understanding of Job Corps program structure, PRH compliance, and DOL reporting preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable representing the program to external audiences and leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/presentation software.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall coordination and strategic direction for the Advanced Trade (AT) program on center.
• Supervise and support advanced trade case management and logistics functions, ensuring alignment with program goals.
• Ensure full compliance with Job Corps PRH, DOL requirements, and center policies across all AT program functions.
• Design and lead outreach strategies to promote the AT program to eligible students, feeder centers, and community partners.
• Oversee the AT application, screening, and enrollment process from initial interest through placement.
• Track and report enrollment pipeline data and identify and resolve bottlenecks in the application process.
• Develop marketing materials, presentations, and informational resources for prospective students and partners.
• Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with training providers, employers, colleges, and industry partners.
• Conduct regular partner site visits and check-ins to ensure quality standards and mutual satisfaction.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson and public face of the AT program for internal and external audience.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and updates to stakeholders, boards, and leadership.
• Manage program-related media, social media presence, and promotional communications in coordination with DOL and center guideline.
• Report regularly on program status, progress, challenges/barriers, and growth opportunities to center and corporate leadership.
• Contribute to strategic planning for program expansion, sustainability, and continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Public speaking

Stakeholder relations

Business development

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Travel locally/regionally

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, education, public administration, workforce development, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARYThe Advanced Trade (AT) Program Coordinator provides strategic oversight and leadership for the AT Hub program, supervising outreach, recruitment, enrollment, and partnership functions. This role serves as the primary public-facing representative of the AT program, building and maintaining relationships with training partners, employers, and stakeholders while ensuring positive, compliant communication across all levels. The Coordinator works directly with center, corporate, partnership development, and DOL leadership on program status, growth strategy, and resolution of barriers, and provides guidance and oversight to AT Support Specialists.WHAT IS EXETER JOB CORPS ACADEMY?We support the Job Corps program’s mission to teach eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. Our center specializes in Culinary Arts, Welding, Electronics Engineering, and Clinical Medical Assistant training.WHY WORK FOR US?-Highly competitive pay and exceptional health benefits-Onsite cafeteria with delicious prepared food options designed and cooked by our talented culinary students and staff – only $2.50 per meal!!!-Fully equipped gymnasium with basketball hoops-State-of-the-art workout room with free weights, ellipticals, and nautilus equipment-A beautiful 22-acre campus, ideal for lunchtime walks-Located less than 10 minutes from the highway-Courteous, team-oriented staffEMPLOYMENT AT EXETER JOB CORPSEmployment at Exeter Job Corps is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, employment verification, education verification, and motor vehicle record search.WORK SCHEDULEMonday-Friday 8am-5pmSALARY$60,000 annuallyJOB DESCRIPTIONProvide overall coordination and strategic direction for the Advanced Trade (AT) program on centerSupervise and support advanced trade case management and logistics functions, ensuring alignment with program goalsEnsure full compliance with Job Corps PRH, DOL requirements, and center policies across all AT program functionsDesign and lead outreach strategies to promote the AT program to eligible students, feeder centers, and community partnersOversee the AT application, screening, and enrollment process from initial interest through placementTrack and report enrollment pipeline data and identify and resolve bottlenecks in the application processDevelop marketing materials, presentations, and informational resources for prospective students and partnersIdentify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with training providers, employers, colleges, and industry partnersConduct regular partner site visits and check-ins to ensure quality standards and mutual satisfactionServe as the primary spokesperson and public face of the AT program for internal and external audiencePrepare and deliver presentations, reports, and updates to stakeholders, boards, and leadershipManage program-related media, social media presence, and promotional communications in coordination with DOL and center guidelineReport regularly on program status, progress, challenges/barriers, and growth opportunities to center and corporate leadershipContribute to strategic planning for program expansion, sustainability, and continuous quality improvementBachelor's degree in business, education, public administration, workforce development, or related field required3+ years of experience in program management, partnership development, workforce development, or related field requiredPrior supervisory experience preferredDemonstrated experience in public speaking, stakeholder relations, and/or business developmentStrong understanding of Job Corps program structure, PRH compliance, and DOL reporting preferredExcellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable representing the program to external audiences and leadershipStrong analytical skills for tracking program data and performance metricsProficiency in Microsoft Office/presentation softwareValid driver's license; ability to travel locally/regionally for partner visits and event“Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.