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University at Buffalo · 2 weeks ago

Workforce Development Coordinator

Buffalo, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The University at Buffalo is seeking a Workforce Development Coordinator for the Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center (BEOC) to oversee the Buffalo Build Skilled Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program and other workforce development initiatives. This role involves administering programs, supervising staff, and facilitating partnerships to enhance workforce training and student placement opportunities.

EducationHardwareKnowledge ManagementUniversities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Administer the workforce development programs at the BEOC including but not limited to Buffalo Build, construction, and CDL

Schedule appropriate certification and training sessions (Flagging course, OSHA 10, CDL Learner’s Permit, etc.) with internal and external trainers and manage all administrative components of certification completion

Supervise instructors, adjunct instructors, and trainers

Identify and pursue opportunities to partner with industry players (union halls, employers, etc.), community organizations, and non-profits

Create, maintain, and update a course syllabus

Teach up to 20 contact hours per week as needed

Research appropriate curricular resources (textbooks, supplies, tools, etc.) and ensure that all needed items are ordered and available for program use

Provide instructional and industry-related training and guidance to program instructors, adjunct instructors, and trainers as needed

Maintain current understanding of industry standards, employment demands, major upcoming projects and their statuses, entry requirements into union halls, etc

Support classroom instruction by modeling how to teach effective lessons, and/or teaching when instructors are unavailable

Coordinate with union halls and employers to assist with student placement into an apprenticeship program or job opportunity of interest. This includes supporting student applications, interviews, and all other components required for student entrance into apprenticeship programs within prospective union halls

Coordinate with the Student Support Services Unit to track and support student placement into apprenticeships and/or job placement

Run attendance reports and work with program counsellor to support consistent and sufficient student participation in the programs

Participate in and support information sessions for prospective students, as well as program orientations for current students

Support the admission of new students into the programs by interviewing prospective students to determine their suitability for their workforce program(s) of interest

Qualification

Workforce developmentProgram administrationCurriculum developmentCertification managementSupervisionIndustry partnershipStudent supportTeaching

Required

Administer the workforce development programs at the BEOC including but not limited to Buffalo Build, construction, and CDL

Schedule appropriate certification and training sessions (Flagging course, OSHA 10, CDL Learner's Permit, etc.) with internal and external trainers and manage all administrative components of certification completion