Program Coordinator ; PCN

Program Coordinator 1

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of AVTEC, is recruiting for a Program Coordinator 1 located in Seward! No Cover Letter Required! This position is in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 18.

What You Will Be Doing:
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.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture:
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.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:
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.

The working environment and culture are friendly, flexible, and supportive.

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

• Program Oversight:
  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).
• Partnering:
  Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
• Self-Management:
  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.

Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:
  Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Compliance:
  Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Decision Making:
  Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
• Planning and Evaluating:
  Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.

Additional Required Information:
This recruitment is for Alaska Residents Only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time. Supplemental Questions For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four levels of proficiency to measure and describe an applicant's level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task.

The four proficiency levels are:
Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You will need to rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions. Driver's License Requirement Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.…