Regional Coordinator-Athens

Georgia Power Company; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Technical College System of Georgia in Athens is seeking a Regional Coordinator to support WorkSource Georgia by connecting local businesses with qualified talent and coordinating regional workforce development efforts.

You will build partnerships, promote services, and lead outreach events to attract job opportunities and drive economic growth in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with two years of related work experience or an Associate’s degree with four years.
• Must reside in the region or be willing to relocate at personal expense.
• Knowledge of the federal workforce development programs, such as WIOA.
• Experience in state or local economic development and/or workforce development.
• Experience delivering presentations in groups.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
• Experience in sales, targeted outreach, or other similar areas.
• Recent experience or knowledge of local employment and training service delivery systems.
• Experience working with collaborative partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of WorkSource Georgia workforce recruitment programs and other services for businesses, state and regional labor market information, and external business and economic development resources available through state or local partners.
• Build and maintain meaningful and effective working relationships with local business and industry partners, economic development organizations, and state and local government partners.
• Serve as a lead point of contact for businesses in high-demand industries looking to recruit and hire Georgia workforce.
• Promote and market WorkSource Georgia services and attract new and retain existing business clients seeking recruitment services.
• Identify and attend local and regional events, conferences, trade shows to generate new business clients.
• Internally coordinate services and action plans across TCSG and OWD and collaborate with internal partners to ensure a comprehensive solution to business client needs.
• Develop and provide effective presentations and facilitate value-added workshops for specific audiences.
• Develop and implement regional promotional strategies to further WorkSource Georgia’s visibility and elevate brand awareness.
• Provide direction, support, and training to assigned Business Service Recruiter(s).
• Document activities in the internal CRM system and assist with individual and team performance reporting.
• Lead and support regional and team events for businesses, such as workshops, job fairs, and hiring events.
• Attend and participate in local and regional board meetings and activities.

Skills

Time management

Task management

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Associate’s degree in a related field

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!

We are the force that drives Georgia!
Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!
Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title:

Regional Coordinator-Athens

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!

We are the force that drives Georgia!
Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!
Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title:

Regional Coordinator-Athens

Agency:

Technical College System of Georgia

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000007628

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$60,000

Job Description:

The position is open to all applicants that meet the minimum qualifications below.

The Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Office of Workforce Development leads the State of Georgia’s workforce development system, WorkSource Georgia, and administers federal workforce development programs aimed at connecting talent to opportunity. The Regional Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting local and regional businesses in high-demand industries by developing talent pipelines to recruit, hire, and retain Georgia’s workforce. The successful candidate will focus on assisting both existing and new Georgia businesses in expanding their workforce to promote job creation and economic growth within the region.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of WorkSource Georgia workforce recruitment programs and other services for businesses, state and regional labor market information, and external business and economic development resources available through state or local partners.
• Build and maintain meaningful and effective working relationships with local business and industry partners, economic development organizations, and state and local government partners.
• Serve as a lead point of contact for businesses in high-demand industries looking to recruit and hire Georgia workforce.
• Promote and market WorkSource Georgia services and attract new and retain existing business clients seeking recruitment services.
• Identify and attend local and regional events, conferences, trade shows (including exhibitor opportunities) to generate new business clients.
• Internally coordinate services and action plans across TCSG and OWD and collaborate with internal partners to ensure a comprehensive solution to business client needs.
• Develop and provide effective presentations and facilitate value-added workshops for specific audiences.
• Develop and implement regional promotional strategies to further WorkSource Georgia’s visibility and elevate brand awareness.
• Provide direction, support, and training to assigned Business Service Recruiter(s).
• Document activities in the internal CRM system and assist with individual and team performance reporting.
• Lead and support regional and team events for businesses, such as workshops, job fairs, and hiring events.
• Attend and participate in local and regional board meetings and activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of related work experience OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and four (4) years of related work experience. Must reside in the region or willing to relocate to the region at personal expense.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of the federal workforce development programs, such as Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA).
• Experience in state or local economic development and/or workforce development.
• Experience delivering presentations in groups.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
• Experience in sales, targeted outreach, or other similar areas.
• Recent experience or knowledge of local employment and training service delivery systems.
• Experience working with collaborative partners.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Time and task management skills
• Basic computer skills and ability to adapt to job-related software programs
• Organizational skills
• Project management skills
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Skills in interpersonal relations and customer service
• Decision making and problem-solving skills

The Technical College System of Georgia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree *and* Two (2) years related work experience - -Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.