Nuclear Technical Training Program Designer

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) retirement plan with employer 1

Paid holidays

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

Institutional closing pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Technical Training Program Designer – Nuclear Workforce Programs collaborates with industry partners, faculty, and WKCTC's Workforce Solutions division to design and develop customized, industry-aligned training programs that prepare individuals for careers in nuclear energy, advanced manufacturing, and related supply chain industries through WKCTC's Workforce Solutions division.

This role ensures short-term workforce training aligns with regional demand and industry standards while also

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in curriculum development or workforce training.
• Experience designing short-term technical workforce programs aligned with industry standards.
• Ability to translate industry needs into actionable training and pathways.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum & Program Development — design and structure short-term training and build stackable credentials.
• Industry Translation — convert employer needs into practical training programs.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement — work with industry partners, faculty, workforce staff, and advisory groups to guide program development.
• Project Management — manage multiple program development initiatives and timelines.
• Labor Market & Workforce Analysis — analyze data to ensure training aligns with regional demand.
• Grant Support & Reporting — support grant-funded initiatives and documentation.
• Nuclear/Technical Industry Fluency (preferred) — knowledge of the nuclear ecosystem and related training environments.

Skills

Curriculum design

Workforce training

Industry collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Title

Nuclear Technical Training Program Designer

Salary Range

$48,168 annually

Contract Term Length

12 Months

Standard Hours

37.5

Work Location

On-Site

FLSA Status

Exempt

College

West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Campus Location

West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Department

Workforce Solutions

Total Rewards

West Kentucky Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

The Technical Training Program Designer – Nuclear Workforce Programs collaborates with industry partners, faculty, and workforce staff to design and develop customized, industry-aligned training programs that prepare individuals for careers in nuclear energy, advanced manufacturing, and related supply chain industries through WKCTC's Workforce Solutions division. This role ensures short-term workforce training aligns with regional demand and industry standards while also exploring opportunities to embed nuclear industry competencies into existing academic programs.

Job Duties

• Curriculum & Program Development — Ability to design and structure short-term technical workforce training, develop instructional materials, and build stackable credential pathways aligned with industry standards.
• Industry Translation — Skill in converting employer workforce needs and identified skill gaps into practical, career-ready training programs and academic pathway integrations.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement — Ability to work effectively across industry partners, faculty, workforce staff, and advisory groups to guide program development and implementation.
• Project Management — Strong organizational skills to manage multiple program development initiatives, documentation requirements, and implementation timelines simultaneously.
• Labor Market & Workforce Analysis — Ability to participate in needs assessments and interpret labor market data to ensure training aligns with regional nuclear and advanced manufacturing workforce demand.
• Grant Support & Reporting — Familiarity with grant-funded workforce initiatives and the administrative and documentation responsibilities that accompany them.
• Nuclear/Technical Industry Fluency (preferred) — Working knowledge of the nuclear energy ecosystem, related supply chain industries, or regulatory training environments.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Workforce Development, Education, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Instructional Design, or a related field.

Experience in curriculum development, workforce training program design, or technical education.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Workforce Development, Education, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Instructional Design, or a related field.

Experience in curriculum development, workforce training program design, or technical education.

Additional Skills Requested

• Knowledge of workforce training program development and curriculum design
• Ability to collaborate with industry partners, faculty, and workforce staff
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to translate employer workforce needs into training programs and career pathways
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Employee Rights

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.