Assistant Director Economic Development

Iowa Central Community College; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Central Community College is seeking a Training Programs Coordinator to assist businesses in identifying and fulfilling their training needs through tailored programs. The role promotes, implements, and oversees state programs such as the Iowa New Jobs Training Program (260E), the Iowa Jobs Training Program (260F), and the ACE 260G program.

The position requires coordinating training activities, recruiting and mentoring trainers, and maintaining confidential training records while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or any combination of experience, education and demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects, track activities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, professional appearance and ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Identify and fulfill training needs for businesses through tailored programs.
• Promote, implement and oversee state programs (260E, 260F, 260G).
• Recruit, hire and coordinate trainers to conduct classes.
• Coordinate training activities and maintain records for programs.
• Communicate with Business and Industry on eligible programs; provide customer service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Leadership

Organization

Attention to detail

Independent judgement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Assist businesses in identifying and fulfilling their training needs through tailored programs that enhance workforce capabilities, both industrial and non-industrial. Promote, implement, and oversee various state programs, including the Iowa New Jobs Training Program (260E), the Iowa Jobs Training Program (260F), and the Accelerated Career Education Program (260G).

Constant (67-100%)

• Support initiatives working with Business and Industry.
• Recruit and hire trainers as needed to conduct classes.
• Coordinate training activities.
• Coordinate, monitor, and maintain records for the Iowa New Jobs Training Program (260E) and the Iowa Jobs Training Program (260F).
• Effectively communicate with Business and Industry on programs for which they are eligible.
• Work with and provide customer service to internal and external customers.
• Responsible for selling, implementing, and tracking customized training.
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of prospective company, existing company and personnel information.
• Utilizing maximum 260F funds. Optimize ACE (260G) funding.
• Perform detailed tracking of multiple projects, which involves data entry. Work as a team player with fellow employees

Frequent (34-66%)

• Establish job assignments for trainers.
• Work with area community and economic development individuals.
• Be willing to travel
• Sell training to industry.
• Track withholding submissions.
• Reconcile & balance Excel spreadsheets and general ledger accounts on a regular basis.

Occasional (10-33%)

• Make recommendations concerning curriculum and development.
• Assist with the development of new courses and revisions of existing courses within the department.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

1. Be able and willing to represent Iowa Central Community College in a positive manner with prospective, former, and current trainees, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.
2. Will maintain accurate training records.
3. Regular communications with all college areas.
4. Be creative, energetic, self-motivated individual with strong attention to detail, professional appearance, positive attitude and demonstrate leadership and organization skills.
5. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, logically, and coherently orally and in writing.
6. Establish and maintain good working relationship with top management (or their designees) of business and industry, training managers, training participants and the general public.
7. Working knowledge of personal computers, general office equipment and educational media equipment.
8. Possess strong human relations skills, and ability to get along with diverse populations.
9. Assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems and exercise independent judgement when making decisions.

Bachelor’s degree or any combination of experience, education and demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) needed to perform the job is required. Ability to independently manage the details associated with multiple projects, to track activities, and to meet deadlines.

GENERAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH OR WITHOUT A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves constant (67-100%) talking to or listening to persons over the telephone and in person. Frequent (34-66%) traveling, sitting, visual activity and repetitive motion while utilizing computer equipment. Occasional (10-33%) stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling and carrying/lifting up to 25 pounds.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individual may perform other duties as assigned.