Program Coordinator 1

Job Description

This recruitment is exempt from the Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358).

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of AVTEC, is recruiting for an

Program Coordinator 1 located in Seward!

No Cover Letter Required!

This position is in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 18.

As a Program Coordinator you will serve as a subject matter expert responsible for all activities involved in the planning, implementation, administration, oversight, evaluation and reporting of workforce development grant programs and student service initiatives at the Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC). This includes the administration of state and/or federal funds for programs including, but not limited to, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

You’ll work closely with students, instructors, employers, and community partners to coordinate services, remove barriers to success, and improve employment outcomes. In addition, you will plan and support student engagement activities and other initiatives that enhance the student experience. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine program leadership, grant management, and direct student support to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Alaskans.

The Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) trains Alaskans for work in the trades. Our motto is "start a career in less than a year" and the mission is to deliver flexible, accessible and affordable workforce training that is responsive to the dynamic needs of business and industry and serve Alaska's diverse communities. The mission is realized through our day-to-day operations, where staff and instructors collaborate to ensure the success of AVTEC students in completing training and securing employment post-training.

The most significant benefit of being an employee at AVTEC is that you will work within an organization that provides better opportunities for Alaskans. As a member of the staff within a Division of the State of Alaska, you are employed by the State of Alaska and, as such, are offered paid leave accrual, retirement, and health benefits. We believe in a healthy work-life balance and a safe working environment, and we provide opportunities to pursue these daily.

AVTEC is located in Seward, a small and friendly community situated at the head of Resurrection Bay; amenities such as coffee shops, retail stores, and restaurants are all within walking distance of any AVTEC campus, and beautiful nature trails and a great walking and biking path are just steps away from the office door. The working environment and culture are friendly, flexible, and supportive.

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

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Plans, coordinates, and monitors programs to ensure that federal, state, and/or local government program requirements and plans are met, providing professional consultation on the specialized services of the program or associated project(s).

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Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.

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Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.

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Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions

This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications.

Please ensure your application

(through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Competency Description

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