Position Summary

Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of workforce training programs, including certificate programs, apprenticeships, continuing education, and customized training solutions for local business and industry partners. Implement strategies to enhance student recruitment, registration, retention, and completion in workforce training programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of workforce development and training strategy that aligns with the College’s mission, regional economic trends, and local business and industry needs.
• Oversee the daily operations of workforce programs, ensuring they are delivered efficiently and effectively.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of curriculum and course materials that reflect current industry standards and technology.
• In partnership with the College’s Director of Marketing and Public Relations, develop strategies to attract and recruit students from a variety of educational backgrounds for non-credit training opportunities.
• Assist students with the registration process to ensure successful entry into the training program.
• Implement strategies designed to enhance student recruitment, registration, retention, and completion of workforce training programs.
• Monitor student progress and outcomes,
• Monitor program performance and assist the Executive Director of Workforce Development and Training to make data-driven decisions to improve program quality and outcomes.
• Assist the training of instructors for workforce training programs.
• Maintain accurate records of program activities, outcomes, and financial expenditures.
• Support the Executive Director in developing partnerships with multiple workforce and economic development entities in Region One Workforce Area, including, but not limited to, Shoals Economic Development Authority (SEDA), area chambers of commerce, and Shoals Manufacturing Association.
• Prepare and maintain records for submission to the Alabama Community College System (ACCS).
• Assist with the development and submission of course curricula, outlines, and objectives for training to ACCS.
• Assist with the development of processes for the implementation and or piloting of ACCS/Innovation Center developed curricula for trainings.
• Work on ACCS projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, required.
• Two years directly related experience (manufacturing, business, program or project management, career/technical education, higher education, etc.), required.
• Experience in sales and/or marketing in manufacturing industry, business, training, or education, preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing industries, preferred.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

A complete application packet consists of the following:

• 
  a completed Northwest Shoals Community College online application form,
• a current resume, and
• postsecondary transcripts (unofficial or official), which must include institution’s name, college degree, and degree date.

Applications may be submitted online at www.nwscc.edu.

Applications should be received by no later than Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. Application packets received after the deadline date will eliminate the possibility of an interview. The submission of all required application materials by the deadline date is the sole responsibility of the applicant.

SALARY: Compensation is in accordance with the Alabama Community College System’s Salary Schedule E1-2 ($49,686 - $66,832).

Northwest Shoals Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Northwest Shoals Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Office of Human Resources prior to the interview. 256-331-5279

Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.

Northwest Shoals Community College will not be responsible for copying application packets for current or future positions.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Northwest Shoals Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Northwest Shoals Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding of employment.

Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
15 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days
260

Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 12.59% (effective 10/01/22)
Tier II – Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 11.44% (effective 10/01/22)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 12.59%(effective 10/01/22)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 11.44% (effective 10/01/22)

Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA.

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans.