ASSISTANT COORDINATOR OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS

RI Council 94; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

RI Council 94 is seeking an Assistant Coordinator of Employment and Training Programs to support statewide employment initiatives within the Department of Labor and Training. You will coordinate services for diverse populations, oversee provider records, and help implement program improvements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with federal partners, staff training, and data-driven evaluation to ensure program effectiveness and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, public or personnel management, or closely related field.
• Experience in employment and training programs and staff development.
• Ability to write management reports and procedural manuals.
• Experience coordinating training programs and staff, with data-driven evaluation.
• Knowledge of computer systems and applications relevant to employment services.

Responsibilities

• Review federal program letters to assess effects on local operations.
• Assist in developing and disseminating procedures for employment services and training programs.
• Liaise between USDOL field reps and local offices to validate data and monitoring reports.
• Provide training to staff on new methods and procedures for employment and training services.
• Assist with ETPL provider applications, eligibility documentation, and program reviews.

Skills

Employment programs

Staff training

Data analysis

Computer systems

Policy implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public or personnel management

Tools

Office software

ETPL systems

Job description

ASSISTANT COORDINATOR OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS# State of Rhode Island External Career Site## ASSISTANT COORDINATOR OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMSApply: John O. Pastore Center General Complex #73: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 6, 2026 (9 days left to apply): JR104163# **Department**Department of Labor And Training# **Division**Project/Program Management# **Salary**$76,277.00 - $86,268.00# **Job Profile**JC-02588500-99 - Assistant Coordinator of Employment and Training Programs (Non-Union Executive Branch)# **Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours****Monday - Friday; 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM.** **Position is within the DLT/Workforce Development Services.** **Non-Standard 35.0 hours.** **Restricted/Limited to the leave of the prior incumbent**. # **Job Requisition Number**JR104163 ASSISTANT COORDINATOR OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS (Open)# **Pay Grade**C00129 A# **Classification**Assistant Coordinator of Employment and Training Programs# **Class Definition****GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES**: To assist in the coordination of statewide special purpose employment and training programs; to plan, develop, implement and evaluate specific employment service programs; and to do related work as required.**SUPERVISION RECEIVED**: Works under general supervision with some latitude to exercise independent judgement; work is reviewed upon completion to ensure compliance with instructions and established policies and procedures.**SUPERVISION EXERCISED**: As required, may plan, assign and review the work of technical and clerical support staff; exercises functional supervision of specified employment and training programs.**ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:*** To review program letters and related information from the federal government to determine the effects of federal mandates on local operations.* To assist in the dissemination of instructions, procedures and information pertinent to specific employment service programs such as: employer services; Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and counseling; services to the handicapped, veterans, minorities, economically disadvantaged, rural residents, migrant and seasonal farm workers, youth, and older workers; The National Job Bank; occupational analysis; industrial services or other programs designed to place people in jobs or training programs.* To liaison between data processing and local employment service offices incorporating the use of computer systems in the day-to-day functions of local offices; to implement and supervise the installation and operation of on-line computer systems in local employment service offices.* To liaison between United States Department of Labor (USDOL) field service representatives and local offices for the purpose of securing data, validating reports and making studies to be used by management for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of various employment service programs.* To assist in the development and conduct of training programs to insure staff is knowledgeable of new methods and procedures applied to the provision of employment and training services.* As assigned, to prepare informational and instructional manuals and other materials for use in the administration of special employment service programs statewide.* To provide technical advice to staff engaged in the administration of special purpose programs in local offices and/or other locations.* To review local employment service records with the intent to monitor and evaluate adherence to laws and policies.* To do related work as required.**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:****KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:** A working knowledge of the Department's employment and training programs; a working knowledge of methods, procedures and techniques applied to the delivery of employment and training services such as employment testing and advising, occupational training, job analysis, farm and migrant worker placement, and special services to minorities, women, youth, veterans, older workers and other identified groups; a working knowledge of computer systems and applications; skill in writing management reports and procedural manuals; the ability to plan, develop and implement procedures to govern staff activity; ability to assess program effectiveness through the analysis of a variety of data; the ability to conduct brief training programs; the ability to assess and make recommendations for improvements of methods, procedures and techniques for effective utilization of personnel; and related capacities and abilities.**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:****Education:** Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with a specialization in business, public or personnel management, or a closely related field; and**Experience:** Such as may have been gained through: employment in a position which has provided specialized knowledge of employment and training programs, staff training, service program development, and office computer systems;**Or,** any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.# **Supplemental Information**This position would assist in the administration and oversight of the state Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring that training provider applications are reviewed and processed in a timely manner, reviewing and collecting associated ETPL application and eligibility documentation, providing technical assistance to prospective and current training providers on state ETPL requirements, supporting collection and tracking of training provider quarterly performance submissions, assisting with Management Information System access and program review processes, facilitating provider updates and/or modifications so information remains accurate and current, and ensuring applicable provider and program requirements are consistently communicated and enforced.