Description of Work

****This posting is for a position in the Soutwest Region (Charlotte/Mecklenburg County)

The North Carolina Community College System (System Office) is a statewide network of 58 public community colleges. The system enrolls over 500,000 students annually. It is the 3rd largest in the nation based on the number of colleges. It also provides data to the North Carolina Learning Object Repository by collecting, contributing, and sharing digital learning resources for use in traditional or distance learning environments. The mission of the North Carolina Community College System is to open the door to high-quality, accessible educational opportunities that minimize barriers to post-secondary education, maximize student success, develop a global, multicultural, and competent workforce, and improve the lives and wellbeing of N.C. citizens. To learn more about the NC Community College System Office and the Great 58 visit our website About Us | NC Community Colleges.

Primary duty station will be at a Community College near employees' residence with travel throughout region. The purpose of the role is the promotion, development, registration, and servicing of all registered apprenticeships in assigned region. There are typically seven phases that one would anticipate in the life cycle of apprenticeship outreach and promotion, program development (with employer, consortium, or sponsor), apprenticeship
registration, completion, provisional assessments, quality assessments, and in some cases EEO assessments. Some key position notes are as follows:

• The Apprenticeship Consultant (Consultant) is responsible for all phases of throughout the lifecycle for programs in their region.
• Programs are flexible and designed by employers to meet their needs but must comply with criteria set by state and federal apprenticeship rules and regulations.
• The Consultant along with the employer, assesses existing training needs, project future needs and design training programs to meet those needs.
• The Consultant will share best practices from existing apprenticeships throughout the state and trends in individual occupations that can update other sections of the state to facilitate program development. The Consultant is responsible for bringing together industry groups for industry wide development of training that can be used statewide or in local industries or groups.
• The Consultant oversees multiple projects and programs in various stages of development and is expected to allocate resources to best accomplish divisional goals.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

The recruitment salary is up to $65,000.

Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC15. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Proficiency in all Microsoft applications
• Skills in marketing, presentations, and project management.

 

Management Preferences:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Time management and follow-up are critical interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of organizational processes and structure to be able to navigate various organizations.
• Knowledge of registered apprenticeship programs.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an ‘equivalent combination of education and experience.’ If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, industrial education, instructional design or discipline related to the assigned workforce training area from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in designing, providing, and/or coordinating industry-specific training in higher education, business or the public sector; OR
Associate’s degree in any of those same disciplines from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of experience in designing, providing, and/or coordinating industry-specific training;
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience

Supplemental and Contact Information

All System employees are valued and offered a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. The state of North Carolina provides excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees may choose to participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NC Flex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave, and personal observance is available to eligible employees. Some highlights include:

• The best-funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody’s Investor’s Service
• Twelve (12) holidays/year
• Fourteen (14) vacation days/year which increase as the length of service increases and accumulate year-to-year
• Twelve (12) sick days/year which is cumulative indefinitely
• Longevity pays lump sum payout yearly (based on length of service beginning 10 years and up)
• 401K, 457, and 403(b) plans

Learn more about employee perks/benefits:

• Why Work For NC?
• NC OSHR: Benefits
• NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator

The North Carolina Community College System Office uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions SUBJECT to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified applicants. When a salary range or recruitment range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. All post-high school degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
Individuals interested in applying for this position must complete the online process at https://www.nc.gov/jobs, Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the application. Work history and credentials must appear on the application to receive consideration during the selection process.