About Raritan Valley Community College:

Ranked by BestColleges.com and Niche.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory, a 1,000-seat Theatre, an Honors College for high achieving students and much more.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, small business assistance through the Small Business Development Center, professional development, and adult and youth personal enrichment courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit .

Job Description:

Raritan Valley Community College has an anticipated opening for a Part-Time Grant-Funded Apprenticeship Specialist.

The Apprenticeship Specialist reports directly to the Director of Workforce Training Center. It is a one or two-year grant funded position by the U.S. Department of Labor. The primary responsibility of the Apprenticeship Specialist is to support the growth of RVCC's Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing. This position liaises with Workforce programs, marketing, admissions, student services, community organizations, advanced manufacturers in the State of NJ and the surrounding areas, the Greater Raritan Workforce Investment Board and its subsidiaries, and the NJ Department of Labor.

Duties & Responsibilities:

In conjunction with the Director of the Center for Advanced Manufacturing, the Apprenticeship Specialist will engage with industry partners and assist with outreach programs to promote RVCC's advanced manufacturing program.

Follows registered apprenticeship processes and operating procedures that are in concert with the NJ DOL requirements. Reviews, maintains and documents system & operational controls and procedures as required.

Creates and disseminates information about RVCC's USDOL registered machinist apprenticeship program.

Conducts outreach sessions with employers. Records the minutes of the sessions and performs follow-up activities.

Prepares all files and other forms of documentation related to the registered apprenticeship initiative. Assists employers with filling out required documentation.

Conducts student information sessions, follows-up with student inquiries and collaborates with Admissions on student recruitment.

Monitors student progress and works collaboratively with the Coordinator of Advanced Manufacturing to implement retention strategies.

Provides organizational oversight for daily grant activity and works collaboratively with RVCC's grants coordinator.

Collaborates with the NJDOL on funding and eligibility for apprenticeships.

Performs other relate duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Associate degree required. Bachelor degree preferred.

Effective communication skills with minimum of two-years of work experience working with diverse people;

Knowledge and experience working with apprenticeships is preferred, along with workforce education programs, admissions, and/or student affairs or similar;

Exceptional attention to detail, demonstrating complete follow-through in the execution of the apprenticeship program development strategy, and the ability to handle information confidentially;

Demonstrated experience in time management and Microsoft Office. Must exhibit self-motivation, accountability and responsibility;

Ability to work under pressure with multiple situations and deadlines.

Application Instructions:

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

For consideration of one of the above positions, please submit your cover letter and resume by clicking the "apply now" button. RVCC's starting rate is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.

We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.