Industry Partnership Coordinator

East Valley Institute of Technology; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HSA employer contribution

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary benefits

ASRS retirement match

Job summary

East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) seeks an Industry Partner Coordinator to expand its Registered Apprenticeship Program by building and sustaining strategic employer partnerships across diverse industry sectors.

The role focuses on identifying new partnership opportunities, promoting apprenticeship pathways, and serving as the primary liaison among EVIT, employer partners, and apprenticeship stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, education, workforce development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a skilled trade field such as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, welding, or a related industry may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Experience in employer engagement, business development, workforce programming, career services, apprenticeship administration, or skilled trades industries.
• Experience with registered apprenticeship programs or work-based learning initiatives, or skilled trades workforce development programs is preferred.
• Familiarity with the Arizona labor market, regional workforce needs, and economic development initiatives is preferred.
• Understanding of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, apprenticeship pathways, and public education systems is preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with local and regional employers across diverse industry sectors.
• Identify new partnership opportunities and promote the value of apprenticeship pathways.
• Serve as the primary liaison between EVIT, employer partners, and apprenticeship stakeholders.
• Support and expand EVIT's Registered Apprenticeship Program.

Skills

Industrial trades experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, education, workforce development or equivalent

Three+ years experience in skilled trades may substitute for degree

Job description

Applications are being accepted for the position of Industry Partner Coordinator for East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT). Business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., though instructional programs may run as early as 7:00 a.m. and as late as 9:30 p.m. Flexibility is required, including occasional evening or weekend hours to fulfill job-related responsibilities.

** Experience in the Industrial Trades (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Welding, or related field) is required**

Position Summary

The Industry Partnership Coordinator plays a vital role in expanding and strengthening the East Valley Institute of Technology's (EVIT) Registered Apprenticeship Program. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining strategic relationships with local and regional employers across a variety of industry sectors. The coordinator will proactively identify new partnership opportunities, promote the value of apprenticeship pathways, and serves as the primary liaison between EVIT, employer partners, and other key apprenticeship stakeholders.

Job Type

Full Time- Exempt. Grant Funded

Salary

$62,632.00 - $77,626.00 Placement in the range will be based on a combination of education, industry related experience, and certification.

Benefits

EVIT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: employer-paid Medical Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contribution, basic life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Our benefits package also provides a comprehensive choice of voluntary benefits that include dental, vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, short-term disability, prepaid legal, accident, and critical illness insurance.

Please note, that it is mandatory to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System plan (ASRS), which includes the regular contribution rate of 11.87% for retirement and 0.11% for Long-Term Disability per pay period. EVIT matches the retirement contribution dollar for dollar.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, education, workforce development, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a skilled trade field such as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, welding, or a related industry may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Experience in employer engagement, business development, workforce programming, career services, apprenticeship administration, or skilled trades industries.
• Experience with registered apprenticeship programs or work-based learning initiatives, or skilled trades workforce development programs is preferred.
• Familiarity with the Arizona labor market, regional workforce needs, and economic development initiatives is preferred.
• Understanding of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, apprenticeship pathways, and public education systems is preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

Licensing /Certification And Other Requirements

• Level 1 IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Possess a valid driver's license, good driving record and auto insurance.
• Proof of immunization against or immunity to measles and rubella if born after January 1, 1957.

Information About EVIT

East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) is a career technical school that provides high school and adult students with the advanced skills and training needed to thrive in today's competitive job market. EVIT offers 50 career technical education programs, as well as Associate degrees in Nursing and Surgical Technology. EVIT prepares students for state and national licensing, industry certifications, internships, and the opportunity to earn college credit. EVIT programs are tuition-free for high school students who live within the following school districts: Apache Junction, Cave Creek, Chandler, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Higley, J.O. Combs, Mesa, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, and Tempe. EVIT offers adult programs that allow adults to improve their current skills or learn new skills. Adult programs have additional fees associated with them. For more information about EVIT, visit www.evit.edu.

EVIT Mission Statement

To change lives by loving our students and serving our communities with a career and college preparatory training experience that produces a qualified workforce, meeting the market-driven needs of business and industry.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The East Valley Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, marital status, religion, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or socioeconomic status. In accordance with Arizona law and Governing Board Policy, the East Valley Institute of Technology maintains a smoke-free, tobacco-free work environment.

El Instituto de Tecnología del Valle Este es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos a ninguna persona por motivos reales o percibidos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, edad, género, estado civil, religión, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, o situación socioeconómica. De conformidad con la ley de Arizona y la Política de la Junta Directiva, el Instituto de Tecnología del Valle Este mantiene un ambiente de trabajo libre de humo y tabaco.