NextGen Program Director

NC Community Colleges; Mocksville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Community Colleges seeks a NextGen Program Director to develop and coordinate work-based learning opportunities for participants, collaborating with employers, students and community partners. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills and is based at the Davie Campus in Mocksville.

The position emphasizes independent work, program coordination, data accuracy, and ongoing process improvement while supporting diverse learners in a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and related experience).
• Experience in student support, customer service, or other client-facing roles.
• Requires a valid driver’s license (Class C), car insurance and reliable automobile and safe driving.

Responsibilities

• Supports and coaches young adults (ages 16–24) in meeting NextGen program requirements, pursuing educational opportunities, and participating in work-based learning experiences.
• Develops WBL opportunities such as Work Experience, OJT, internships and apprenticeships.
• Assists in increasing the number of WBL experiences so more participants are prepared with the knowledge, talent, and skills needed in today’s workplace.
• Recruits and maintains a database of local employers to provide WBL opportunities.
• Develops worksite agreements, contracts, and other related WBL documents; conducts follow up and evaluation of participant placements to provide counseling and problem-solving for participants and employers.
• Provides administrative support to NextGen Services staff by assisting with documentation collection, processing and system entry.
• Ensures all data is accurately entered into the appropriate tracking systems.
• Conducts various training workshops and presentations.
• Identifies opportunities to improve processes and services.
• Develops and coordinates various youth projects, workshops, and events.
• Researches successful and innovative work-based learning programs to improve local workforce capacities by advancing youth development and employer engagement.
• Attends community functions to promote the program.
• Develops processes, forms, and procedures for work activities and may assist with developing youth program policies.
• Provides NextGen activities and events update for use on various approved social media platforms.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring youth

Program reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The NextGen Program Director will be responsible for developing and coordinating work-based learning (WBL) opportunities, activities and functions for NextGen participants, along with performing a variety of difficult administrative and program support duties, in and out of an office environment. This work requires a comprehensive understanding of the departmental mission, rules, regulations, goals, and services.

The NextGen Program Director is in contact with program participants, partners, team members, employers, and other community stakeholders daily. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are essential characteristics to perform successfully in a rapidly changing environment. Work is often conducted independently, requiring a high level of self-initiative. The NextGen Program Director will work independently in an office, however, a lot of time will be spent meeting with students, collaborating with employers, and coordinating events. This position is located at the Davie Campus in Mocksville.

Essential Job Functions

Supports and coaches young adults (ages 16–24) in meeting NextGen program requirements, pursuing educational opportunities, and participating in work-based learning experiences that promote career advancement and economic mobility.

Develops WBL opportunities such as Work Experience, OJT, internships and apprenticeships.

Assists in increasing the number of WBL experiences so more participants are prepared with the knowledge, talent, and skills needed in today’s workplace.

Recruits and maintains a database of local employers to provide WBL opportunities.

Develops worksite agreements, contracts, and other related WBL documents; conducts follow up and evaluation of participant placements to provide counseling and problem-solving for participants and employers.

Provides administrative support to NextGen Services staff by assisting with documentation collection, processing and system entry; assists with program orientation and eligibility determination.

Ensures all data is accurately entered into the appropriate tracking systems.

Conducts various training workshops and presentations.

Identifies opportunities to improve processes and services.

Develops and coordinates various youth projects, workshops, and events.

Researches successful and innovative work-based learning (WBL) programs that improves local workforce capacities by advancing youth development of workplace skills, fosters career awareness and increases employer engagement.

Attends community functions to promote the program.

Develops processes, forms, and procedures for work activities and may assist with developing/writing youth program policies.

Provides NextGen activities and events update for use on various approved social media platforms.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.

Supports the mission, vision, and values of the College and attends College events and meetings

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience working in student support, customer service, or other client-facing roles
• Requires a valid driver’s license (Class C), car insurance and reliable automobile and safe driving

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with project management
• Experience working in community college setting
• Experience coaching and mentoring youth
• Experience with reporting for state or federal-level grants
• Career Development Facilitator Training Certification