Nuclear Technical Training Program Designer

West Kentucky Community and Technical College; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) retirement plan

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

9.5 Paid Holidays

Closing pay period

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

West Kentucky Community & Technical College seeks a Nuclear Technical Training Program Designer to craft customized, industry-aligned training for nuclear energy and related sectors within WKCTC's Workforce Solutions division.

You will align short-term programs with regional demand, embed nuclear competencies into curricula, and partner with industry educators to create stackable credentials for in-demand careers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and instruction design experience.
• Experience in curriculum development or technical education.
• Ability to design short-term workforce training aligned with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and structure short-term technical workforce training.
• Develop instructional materials and stackable credential pathways.
• Translate employer needs into practical training programs.
• Collaborate with industry partners, faculty, and staff.
• Manage multiple program development initiatives and timelines.
• Analyze labor market data to align training with regional demand.
• Support grant-funded workforce initiatives and reporting.

Skills

Workforce training program development

Curriculum design collaboration

Project management

Translation of workforce needs into培训

Stakeholder engagement

Education

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

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.