Community Development Manager jobs in Tucson, AZ

As a part of the Workforce Development and Innovation Division, and under the supervision of the Director of Employer Engagement and Career Services, the Program Manager, Apprenticeship and Career Development will collaborate with the Director with oversight of systems and processes related to apprenticeship (registered and earn and learn models). This role will work closely to support the unit and employers by developing training plans (work process schedule) with employer input on training needs and competencies. This position will be responsible to review and document apprentice activities and performance, ensuring apprenticeship documentation and procedures align with the Department of Labor, State Office of Apprenticeship, and Pima Community College.

The position will supervise the Apprenticeship and Career Development Coordinator and collaborate with staff, faculty, students, business, and industry to achieve expanded apprenticeship opportunities to close the gap between college and career. The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends and local travel.

The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends.

Continued employment in the position is contingent upon continued funding through designated external sources. This grant is set to expire on 12/2024.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor employer sites to ensure registered apprenticeship requirements are being met and maintained while escalating any concerns.
• Handle all procedures for programs out of compliance and offer support, oversee corrective action, or deregistration process
• Collaborate with the Director and team to proactively communicate and follow up with prospective employer leads and inquiries
• Manage online apprenticeship module, support and document all apprenticeship program-related activities.
• Collaborate with the preparation and delivery of apprentice onboarding activities
• Engage staff and faculty in apprenticeship initiatives, plan/implement related activities, and assist with pre-apprenticeship programs/ boot camps
• Organize and participate in virtual and in-person recruitment, workshops, and information sessions with coordinator
• Collaborate with internal colleagues on data collection and timelines.
• Coordinate with the PCC Contracts Department to ensure all employers who are involved have an apprenticeship agreement and monitor fee collection for apprenticeship services
• Oversight of records management, data tracking, and reporting of metrics with team
• Work as a team member with the workforce development division
• Develop, implement, and evaluate policies and procedures; interpret and apply College policies and procedures and State and Federal regulations
• Engage in strategic planning, measuring, and analyzing unit effectiveness, and oversee data-driven continuous quality improvement
• Coordinate and execute internal and external projects and activities.
• Conduct research; compile and analyze results; prepare reports and recommendations
• Supervise employees to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations
• Serve as a representative for internal and external committees and task forces
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and
• Three to five years of related experience (Career Services, Training, Advising, Recruiting or Talent Acquisition)

or

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in related field of study
• Five to eight years of related experience
• Demonstrated understanding of training plans and competencies
• Strong Communication including public speaking, training, and conducting workshops

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Project management principles and ability to handle multiple assignments
• Best practices and innovative strategies in career development, training and work-based learning
• Effectively market and represent programs and services to employers
• Employer relations and /or human resources
• Excellent customer service
• Interpret and apply local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Supervisory and managerial principles
• Monitor and evaluate employees
• Prioritize and assign work
• Public relations principles
• Research, analyze, and interpret data
• Budget management
• Strategic development principles
• Develop and present oral and written reports and presentations
• Develop and implement objectives, policies and procedures
• Computer database systems, word processing, and spreadsheet software
• Social media
• Leadership principles
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Work independently and meet timelines
• Interpersonal skills to work cooperatively and effectively with individuals and groups
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication