Faculty: Workforce Trainer

Summary of Job Duties

The Workforce Trainer reports directly to the Director of Workforce Development. The role requires a well‑rounded skill set in industrial machining, maintenance mechanics, and advanced manufacturing, coupled with a thorough knowledge of accepted safety practices. It is a full‑time position (minimum 40 hours per week) with a flexible schedule; evening and weekend work may be required to meet industry needs.

• Establish and maintain working relationships with industry partners.
• Interact with business and industry leaders to assess training needs.
• Develop and facilitate trainings—both short‑term, non‑credit, customized, and academic courses—targeted to the manufacturing industry, regional, and state needs.
• Evaluate and provide feedback to trainees and companies throughout the training program.
• Recruit students into the program and seek potential funding sources for tuition assistance, where appropriate.
• Evaluate and maintain program equipment, training resources, and lab space.
• Prepare students through both in‑class theory and hands‑on skill instruction, including real‑world scenario training.
• Maintain student files, records, grades, attendance, and other requirements in compliance with UACCM, state, and federal policies and reporting standards.
• Participate as a member of a team to improve program and processes.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

• Possess substantial knowledge in specific areas of industry and workforce.
• Ability to compile and maintain accurate records and assemble and organize data.
• Be flexible and interface professionally with industry and administration.
• Be able to multi‑task and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in computer use, specifically Microsoft Outlook and Word.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Physically able to perform job duties related to advanced manufacturing training.

• Minimum of seven (7) years of related advanced manufacturing industry experience.
• Licenses and certifications specific to the advanced manufacturing industry.

Other job‑related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of the minimum qualifications upon approval of the Chancellor.

• Prior experience as a trainer in industry.
• Experience in additional industry areas.
• Associate’s credentials or higher.

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of three professional references (name, email, business title)
• Copies of college transcripts, related licensure, or certification

$63,000 - $68,000; commensurate with education and experience.

Shelby Beck
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501‑208‑5309
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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Constant Physical Activity: Driving, hearing, lifting, standing, stooping, talking, walking
Frequent Physical Activity: Crouching, feeling, manipulating items with fingers, including keyboarding, pulling, pushing, reaching
Occasional Physical Activity: Repetitive motion, sitting

Eligible for benefits.