Program/Job Coordinator

University of South Carolina Upstate; Spartanburg (SC); Vor Ort; USD 44.296 - 53.624; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid tuition & dependent scholarships

Generous leave & 13 paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

A public educational institution in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Program/Job Coordinator – Grant to deliver workforce readiness and educational training programs. The coordinator will manage instructional training, coordinate placements with local businesses, and provide comprehensive case management. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience along with a valid driver's license. This role offers a salary range of $44,296 – $53,624, with various benefits including paid tuition and professional development opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 or more years of related experience.
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license & successful background check required.

Aufgaben

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver instructional and work readiness training.
• Maintain partnerships with local businesses for job experiences and internships.
• Provide case management and follow-up services to participants.
• Ensure compliance with WIOA guidelines and maintain documentation.
• Assist the Program Director in daily operations and staff supervision.

Kenntnisse

Program development

Partnership development

Case management

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Jobbeschreibung

📍University of South Carolina Upstate | Spartanburg, SC

USC Upstate is seeking an experienced Program/Job Coordinator – Grant is responsible for delivering and coordinating a comprehensive workforce-readiness and educational training program for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)- eligible youth. The primary goal of the role is to equip participants with foundational academic skills, employability competencies, and work-based learning experiences that lead to successful job placement, continued education, and long-term self-sufficiency.

Deliver and Manage Instructional Training & Participant Development

• ✔️Plans, coordinates, and delivers all instructional and work readiness training aligned with WIOA competencies, including Advanced Skills Training, Driver’s Education, and related curriculum. Ensures that all training activities, competencies, and required documentation are accurately maintained in student files and in the SC Works Online System (SCWOS) to meet audit and compliance standards.

Coordinate Work-Based Learning, Employment Placement, and Participant Support

• ✔️Develops, secures, and maintains partnerships with local businesses to provide job shadows, work experiences, internships, and employment opportunities. Coordinates all aspects of participant placement, including scheduling interviews, transporting participants as needed, assisting with work-related needs (e.g., clothing, materials), monitoring progress, obtaining employer feedback, and ensuring accurate tracking of work hours, payroll documentation, and participant outcomes in SCWOS.

Provide Case Management, Outreach, and Follow‑Up Services

• ✔️Maintains ongoing engagement with participants through case management activities, including conducting home visits, utilizing various communication methods (including social media), and providing continued support during and after program participation. Meets contract goals for enrollments, completions, terminations, and employment outcomes. Conducts 12-month follow-up services and documents all interactions and outcomes in SCWOS.

Manage Program Compliance, Eligibility, and Partnerships

• ✔️Performs eligibility certification and maintains all required documentation for participant enrollment. Ensures compliance with WIOA guidelines, audit requirements, and program standards. Builds and maintains relationships with schools, social service agencies, and community partners to support recruitment, program visibility, and service delivery.

Support Program Operations and Staff Supervision

• ✔️Assists the Program Director in daily operations and program coordination. Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates temporary staff (e.g., WIN administrators). Represents the program in community meetings and presentations. Provides backup support for program functions such as transportation or instruction when needed.

Qualifications

• 🎓Bachelor’s degree + 5 or more years of related experience.
• 🚗Valid South Carolina driver’s license & successful background check required.

Preferred

• Job development, teaching experience, and knowledge of local businesses.

Salary Range

• 💵 $44,296 – $53,624 (commensurate with education and experience)

Why USC Upstate?

• Paid tuition & dependent scholarships.
• Generous leave & 13 paid holidays (including extended December break).
• Professional development opportunities.

🔗 Apply here: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/204315

The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.