Workforce Development & Apprenticeship Coordinator
Description
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Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. CT on the day before the listed closing date.
Weekly Work Hours
40
Compensation Range
Staff Range N05 Salary
Salary Minimum
$56,119.00 Annually
FLSA
United States of America (Exempt)
Work Location
- All positions are considered on-site roles.
- After six months of employment, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy.
- Academic (Faculty) positions require an on-campus presence, even when teaching online courses, in accordance with state law.
Position Type
Staff
Position Summary
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Provides support for day-to-day logistics and implementation related to workforce development initiatives and job pipeline opportunities, apprenticeship implementation, and other solutions-oriented activities.
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Plan and maintain work systems, follow processes and policies that enable and encourage the meeting of workforce development and apprenticeship project objectives.
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Responsible for managing the process and monitoring course files to ensure complete data in areas such as class rolls, student evaluations, course numbers, student registration functions and apprenticeship data.
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Undertakes projects and exercises sound judgement in the preparation of highly confidential student, trainee, apprentice and training provider correspondence, reports and presentations.
Why the Role Matters
- Serves as a key connector between students, employers, and educational programs, helping create pathways to meaningful careers through workforce development and apprenticeship opportunities.
- Supports Dallas College's mission of preparing students for high-demand careers by expanding access to hands-on learning and industry-aligned experiences.
- Helps strengthen the region's workforce by building partnerships that address talent needs and economic growth.
The Impact of the Position
- Directly influences student career outcomes by connecting learners with apprenticeship and work-based learning opportunities.
- Develops and maintains employer partnerships that create real-world experiences and employment pathways for students.
- Contributes to workforce readiness initiatives that benefit students, employers, and the broader Dallas community.
Why Candidates Should Be Excited About the Opportunity
- Opportunity to make a tangible impact on students' lives by helping them launch successful careers.
- Build relationships with industry leaders, employers, community organizations, and educational partners.
- Play a pivotal role in growing apprenticeship programs and innovative workforce development initiatives.
- Work at the intersection of education and industry, helping shape the future workforce of North Texas.
What Makes Dallas College a Great Place to Work
- Mission-driven institution dedicated to transforming lives through education and economic mobility.
- Collaborative and inclusive culture that values innovation, partnership, and student success.
- Strong commitment to professional development, career growth, and employee well-being.
- Opportunity to work alongside passionate professionals who are making a difference in the community every day.
- Meaningful work that supports both student achievement and regional workforce advancement.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Ability to embrace, understand and implement the purpose and the vision of the College.
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Support and logistics for workforce development, continuing education programs and/or apprenticeship projects while working collaboratively in a team environment.
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Experience collecting and maintaining required sensitive confidential documentation and data for workforce development, grant-funded and apprentice participants.
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Day-to-day experience and knowledge working with internal systems/management tools such as Excel and/or Salesforce, Marketplace, Colleague.
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Knowledge of processes and procedures related to workforce development training and apprenticeship structures, and management of data.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to create strong professional relationships with a variety of individuals within the Dallas College community network.
Physical Requirements
Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
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Associate's degree (preferred) or High School Diploma with two (2) years’ experience in workforce development and/or apprenticeship projects (required).
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Accounts payable, purchasing and/or invoicing experience in workforce development and/or apprenticeship projects (preferred) (Marketplace).
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Two (2) years collecting and managing large amounts of workforce development and/or apprenticeship data for complex projects.
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Excellent communication and coordination skills with corporate, employer partners, workforce development and industry apprenticeship (required).
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Two (2) years extensive experience with and knowledge of internal systems such as Workday, Datatel/Colleague-screens and/or Marketplace (or similar system experience elsewhere.
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Official transcript will be required.
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Bilingual or multilingual preferred.
*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. **
Key Responsibilities
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Analyze data, determining the status of timelines, and performance goals to come to a solution that best accomplishes successful project completion.
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Assist with grant-funded project activities, such as tracking and reporting of data related to trainees, apprentices, training, revenues/expenditures, and other deliverables to meet all project milestones.
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Assist with apprenticeship and/or workforce development project management processes and procedures, including data tracking, budgeting, and reporting.
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Set goals and motivate team members to accomplish workforce development and apprenticeship targets and milestones, delegating tasks as needed to support successful project completion.
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Experience with local, state, and/or federal grant agencies and tracking/reporting systems such as RAPIDS and Appian Cloud based platforms.
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Effectively manage team group dynamics to ensure positive work environment and achieve departmental goals.
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Disseminate information among team members and key stakeholders.
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Work cross-functionally with internal/external work groups to develop and improve multiparty initiatives for complex business projects that involve local/state/federal grants and apprenticeships initiatives.
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Provide and share knowledge for process improvements to address the effectiveness of work processes and solutions.
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Communicates appropriately with upper management regarding key initiatives, progress updates on various projects, etc.
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Maintain large, detailed database and use technology to assist within scheduled deadlines.
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Ability to understand new emerging trends related to workforce development and/or apprenticeship and prepares for changes that may occur because of these trends.
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Able to work independently and be a strong effective team player, committed to delivering timely results; with excellent organization skills and effectively manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
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Ability to effectively use a variety of software and information systems to input, retrieve, manage data, generate reports, prepare spreadsheets/reports and inter-office communications.
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Ability to analyze problem situations, identify feasible solutions, and present recommendations in a concise, logical and systematic manner.
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Must be able to use a variety of communication skills to convey information to individuals both internal and external to the organization.
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