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Job description and position requirements:
The workforce development specialist is responsible for assisting adult education programs to address and meet the goals of the workforce innovation and opportunity act title ii with the pennsylvania department of education division of adult education workforce development liaison projectUnder the direction of project leadership, the specialist will develop and deliver training for adult education program staff; provide technical assistance and coaching to program sites; coordinate the implementation of workforce development strategies; develop resources for programs; contribute to the development of various written and online program deliverables; and other similar tasks that support the role of student support specialists in adult education programs.
This job will be filled as a level 2or 3, depending upon the successful candidate`s competencies, education, and experienceTypically requires a bachelor`s degree or higher plus two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a level 2Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobsA master`s degree in adult education, workforce development, or related discipline is preferredKnowledge of, and experience with, the workforce innovation and opportunity act, workforce development, career pathways, adult education theory and practice, and english as a second language theory and practice are strongly desiredExperience teaching adults, training, and/or performing a coaching-related role is desiredA successful candidate should possess strong organizational skills; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to creatively solve problems; and experience using microsoft office products and web conferencing tools (e.g., gotomeeting)Applicant must have flexibility in his/her scheduleThis is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of refundingTravel is requiredThis position has the potential to work remotely on a partial basis.
This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job dutiesA valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
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