NextGen Program Director: Youth WBL & Partnerships

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

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.