Regional Coordinator-Columbus

State of Georgia; Georgia; On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia's Technical College System is seeking a Regional Coordinator in Columbus to support local businesses with high-demand industries by building talent pipelines for recruitment, hiring, and retention. The role focuses on promoting job growth and economic development across the region.

Responsibilities include coordinating services with agencies, building partner relationships, delivering presentations, and leading regional events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with two years of related work experience.
• Or an Associate’s degree with four years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of WorkSource Georgia workforce recruitment programs and other services for businesses, state and regional labor information.
• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with local business and industry partners, economic development organizations, and government partners.
• Serve as a lead point of contact for businesses in high-demand industries looking to recruit and hire Georgia workforce.
• Promote WorkSource Georgia services and attract new and retain existing business clients.
• Identify and attend local/regional events to generate new business clients.
• Coordinate services across TCSG and OWD and collaborate with internal partners for comprehensive solutions.
• Develop and provide presentations and workshops for audiences.
• Develop regional promotional strategies to raise WorkSource Georgia visibility.
• Provide direction and training to Business Service Recruiters.
• Document activities in CRM and assist with reporting.
• Lead regional events such as workshops, job fairs, and hiring events.
• Attend local/regional board meetings and activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

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 - Columbus

Agency

Technical College System of Georgia

Job Requisition ID

JR0000007626

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation

$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).

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.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.