Apprenticeship Specialist

ANNOUNCMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

FLSA Status:
United States of America (Exempt)

Compensation: $45,000- $50,000 Commensurate with education and experience.

Excellent health and retirement benefits package:

At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. It’s this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no perfect idea. From this place of humility and courage, we’ve built a culture of resilience.

We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant, and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every challenge. In this community rooted in love and dignity, curiosity thrives, leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement.

Inspired by the soul of the West—the spirit that our region embodies,we emerge as a force for positive change, harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create.

• Love
  - Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others
• Dignity
  - Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from a foundation of goodwill
• Courage
  - Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities
• Humility
  - Suspending one’s ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open to the input of others
• Resiliency
  - Investing in the future by adapting to changes, overcoming challenges and pursuing Opportunity
• Curiosity
  - Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown
• Power
  - The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals

At CMU, we look at every position as a seat. Every seat is vital and the individual in the seat contributes significantly to our mission of providing an affordable and accessible education and forming meaningful and mutually enriching partnerships that support the well-being and vibrancy of our community. As a human centric organization, a priority is to ensure we have the “right seats” in our organization, and that the expectations, ownership and accountabilities are defined and communicated clearly for the success of the individuals holding the seats.

The Apprenticeship Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing program strategies for student outreach, recruitment, retention, and career advising for the CMU Tech’s Registered Apprenticeship Program. The Apprenticeship Specialist reports to the Coordinator of Registered Apprenticeship Programs and acts as a liaison between CMU Tech and industry partners, as well as various local and state organizations. The Apprenticeship Specialist travels locally in support of the Registered Apprenticeship Program and students.

• Assist with outreach, recruitment, and retention of students in CMU Tech’s Registered Apprenticeship Program.
• Participate in trade fairs and make presentations to targeted audiences.
• Develop and foster professional relationships with industry partners, CMU/CMU Tech Departments, Faculty, Advisory Committees members, community groups and students.
• Prepare contracts and payment schedules for apprentices and employers.
• Conduct site visits to ensure state and federal guidelines are being met.
• Review and maintain student evaluations, lesson plans, monthly progress reports and record keeping systems.
• Collaborate with CMU Tech Faculty in course planning and career pathways.
• Assists the Coordinator of Registered Apprenticeship Programs identify new occupations from CMU Tech’s programs and works with them to complete the necessary documents.
• Interview, assess, counsel, and advise future and current apprentices in establishing educational and career goals.
• Advise on degree…