Advanced Trade Program Coordinator (63895)

Adams and Associates; Exeter (RI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent health benefits

Onsite cafeteria

Fully equipped gym

Beautiful campus

Close to highway

Job summary

Exeter Job Corps Academy seeks an Advanced Trade (AT) Program Coordinator to provide strategic oversight and leadership for the AT program on center, coordinating outreach, recruitment, enrollment, and partnerships. You will serve as the program's public face, building relationships with training partners and employers while ensuring compliant communication across all levels.

A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of program management experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, education, public administration, workforce development, or related field.
• 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 favored.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable representing the program to external audiences and leadership.
• Strong analytical skills for tracking program data and performance metrics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/presentation software.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel locally/regionally for partner visits and events.]

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

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY The 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 staff

EMPLOYMENT AT EXETER JOB CORPS

Employment at Exeter Job Corps is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, employment verification, education verification, and motor vehicle record search.

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

SALARY

$60,000 annually

JOB DESCRIPTION

• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, education, public administration, workforce development, or related field required
• 3+ years of experience in program management, partnership development, workforce development, or related field required
• 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
• Strong analytical skills for tracking program data and performance metrics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/presentation software
• Valid 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 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.