1199 SEIU Funds Seeks Program Specialist (NYC)


Program Specialist II

Requisition #: 5526TEF
# of openings: 1
Fund: 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds
Department: Workplace Skills
Position Status: Long Term Temporary
Employment Type: Full time
Category: Non-Bargaining
Location: New York, NY
Work Hours: M – F, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage and assess training programs and performance including: student enrollment, program completion, certification, job upgrade, instructor and vendor performance, curriculum development and the expenditure of funds
  • Oversee grant and other institutional reporting requirements including the writing and submission of project narratives, tracking of program records
  • Prepare statistical reports and analysis related to grant performance
  • Research, review and develop appropriate training and education curricula
  • Work with educational partners to customize relevant training and education programs
  • Establish and cultivate relationships with stakeholders including labor and management representatives, employees at the different institutions to understand workplace changes
  • Develop, design and implement assessment metrics to identify and assess the extent of workforce changes
  • Collaborate with labor management stakeholders to identify training needs, relevant career paths and possible training interventions
  • Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in education, training or equivalent years of work experience required; Master’s degree preferred
  • Minimum three (3) years experience in adult education, training or workforce development required
  • Intermediate skill level of Microsoft Word required and Excel preferred
  • Knowledge of adult education principals, best practices and career coaching preferred
  • Excellent writing, speaking and organizational skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends and travel to various sites within New York metropolitan area
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines

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