**Please Note: Pueblo Community College is not able to provide sponsorship for applicants who do not currently have the legal right to work in the United States or require transfer of a Visa.**

NOTE: **Must be a resident of the State of Colorado or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.**

Department/Division Purpose (brief description of main function):
Provide relevant and rigorous instruction to students in our CIS and HIT programs in order to provide them with the skills and knowledge to become productive employees or to successfully transfer to a four-year institution to continue their education.

Job Summary Statement (brief summary of overall responsibility of position):
All job descriptions incorporate and utilize the principles and tools of continuous improvement. This is the foundation of our accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Open Pathways model, which is focused on quality assurance and institutional improvement. The Open Pathway is unique in that its improvement component, the Quality Initiative, affords institutions the opportunity to pursue improvement projects that meet their current needs and aspirations. Pueblo Community College embraces continuous improvement and has adopted it as its culture and as a necessary part of every job description. In addition, all job descriptions require the utilization of available technology in the completion of the duties.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Pueblo Community College (PCC) believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. PCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. We are seeking a leader committed to these same ideals.

This position specifically exists to manage and lead Apprenticeship Programming at PCC, which may include diverse programs in areas such as health, information technology and other career and technical fields. This position will be responsible for ensuring the sustainability and growth of the programs. This position will provide support to current and potential apprentices, faculty, employers and internal and external stakeholders.  This position will have significant responsibility to act as a liaison with multiple partners, both internal and external, and lead enrollment management efforts and reporting requirements for PCC apprenticeship programs. Please be aware that funding for this position is awarded through a Grant/Contract over a specified period.  Employment for this position beyond the current Grant/Contract funding is contingent upon continued funding.
Necessary Special Requirements:
The position requires a flexible work schedule to provide student advising and to attend college events after regular business hours and weekends. Candidates for this position must be willing to meet these required hours in order to be considered for the position.

Essential Functions:

• Enrollment Management and Navigation
  • Serve as case manager for each apprenticeship cohort; navigating through application, onboarding, registration, payment and completion 
  • Liaison with college partners, industry partners and community partners to support participation through successful completion of apprenticeship programs.
  • Maintain necessary documents and records regarding, payments, student evaluations, course information and U.S. Department of Labor records
  • Coordinating and management of grant funds
• Program Development and Coordination
  • Create, update and maintain apprenticeship playbook for internal PCC processes and policies; establishing processes and workflow documents to ensure effective day to day management of programs.
  • Serve as a liaison to PCC specific internal processes/departments
  • Supports the implementation, tracking and reimbursement of grant Support Services funds. 
  • Provide timely resolutions to issues and concerns from employers, PCC departments, Workforce, students, and other stakeholders both internally and externally. 
• Assessment/Evaluation/Data Analysis
  • Coordinate program evaluation and assessment, including student and industry partner experiences as well as data analysis on demographics, completion and program participant costs
  • Research, develop, financially analyze the benefits for employer and college 
  • Support and manage RAPIDS/ U.S. Department of Labor compliance data 
  • Prepare and manage quarterly financial reports, and evaluation summaries
• Communications, Marketing, and Outreach
  • Support director in outreach, marketing documents
  • Collaborates with partners across the college to support enrollment in apprenticeships
  • Development and implementation of Orientation sessions for each apprenticeship model and/or program
  • Assist with the development of public relations and communication strategies to support program goals and increase community awareness.
• Support CCCS and State Apprenticeship initiatives 
  • Attendance and participation in monthly Apprenticeship Meetings
  • Working with CCCS system office to coordinate and manage apprenticeship tracking
  • Monitor apprenticeship programs throughout the state and nationally to seek out new ideas and partnerships.
• Management of U.S. Department of Labor Sponsorship 
  • Coordination and understanding of necessary paperwork and documentation
  • Data entry and management of student apprentice information into RAPIDS systems

• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree

Licenses or Certificates:

• None

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years professional work experience
• Experience with budget reporting
• Customer service experience

Special knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge, skill and ability to use and/or learn computer applications to include Microsoft (Word, Excel)
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills
• Effective organizational skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Demonstrated skill working with a diverse population
• Ability to communicate clearly to multiple diverse groups to include administration, stakeholders, employees, and students. 

Education:

• Master's Degree

Licenses or Certificates:

• None

Experience:

• Previous experience working in an apprenticeship program 
• Three or more years of professional work experience
• Experience advising students
• Experience working in health information technology or computer information technology
• Experience executing contracts
• Experience with outreach, marketing or recruiting 
• Experience in a position that required good problem solving skills
• Verifiable experience coordinating complex projects 

Special knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of electronic media, social media and experience with marketing and public relations
• Demonstrated success increasing diversity of students/employees and implementing diversity initiatives
• Knowledge of Apprenticeship models