SUMMARY/PURPOSE
The Workforce Readiness Specialist supports students enrolled in
accredited training. Success in this role is ensuring students enrolled in accredited training meet the necessary workforce readiness
criteria before students are referred to the Workforce Solutions division, which is charged with placing graduates in entry-level jobs. The
Workforce Readiness Specialist, reporting to the Student Success Manager, is responsible for assessing the workforce readiness of students
in each training and documenting readiness in a Summit-customized workforce readiness dashboard. This includes assessing students against
key workforce readiness criteria and producing progress reports on a continual basis, updating the leadership in the Education and Training
Division. The Workforce Readiness Specialist will work closely with the Placement Specialists in Workforce Solutions, providing up-to-date
student/candidate information, including accurate and complete resumes, and work readiness criteria to be processed for placement support
and services.
The Workforce Readiness Specialists work closely with student success specialists and training managers assessing
student readiness. The Workforce Readiness Specialists (in both phases) will coordinate employer guest speakers (industry professionals,
Human Resources, and other talent acquisition professionals) in partnership with the Volunteer Engagement Specialist, who will be securing
volunteers for professional development opportunities as well as mock interviews. The Workforce Readiness Specialist will be accountable for
ensuring a seamless experience for volunteers, training staff, and students. Mock interviews, a pivotal workforce readiness activity,
embedded in the training division of the organization, will drive opportunity for high employer participation and volunteer engagement.
Workforce Readiness Specialists are the key coordinators and drivers of mock interviews and ensure a top-notch, seamless experience at
Summit Academy OIC.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Conducting barrier and workforce readiness assessments
- Conduct workforce readiness assessments at student orientations in partnership with student success
specialists - Introduce what workforce readiness entails at student orientations and in the classrooms relevant to the trainings.
- Showcase how/what Summit will do during the 20-week journey and what students can anticipate.
- Maintain accurate and
up-to-date workforce readiness dashboards capturing all enrolled students - Attend staff meetings reporting on workforce readiness –
Make recommendations and proactively problem-solve.
Coordinate and schedule the employer volunteer experience
supporting work readiness
- Serve as liaison in the scheduling of volunteers between training managers/instructors and
the volunteer engagement specialist to support the professional development course at Summit Academy OIC. - In collaboration with the
Volunteer Engagement Specialist, the Workforce Readiness Specialist is accountable for scheduling and coordinating all mock interviews. Mock
interviews are part-and-parcel of work readiness. - Ensure Placement Specialists are up-to-date on mock interview attendees and
communicate all relevant information to placement specialists. Placement Specialists will drive the relationship-building leading to
placement success, following graduation. - Prepare any supporting materials for volunteers engaging in professional development and
other relevant classes. - Present volunteer employer participation at meetings ensuring training teams know what to anticipate each
week - Follow up with the Volunteer Coordinator on any feedback/ways to improve the employer volunteer experience
Administration, Coordination and Data Reporting
- Responsible for creating schedules for volunteer engagement
opportunities and mock interviews - Coordinate with marketing and communications to capture volunteer engagement moments in the
classroom. - Maintain up-to-date student readiness data to produce accurate workforce readiness reports
- Partner with student
success specialists on barriers to ensure students advance in workforce readiness - Produce metrics and data to demonstrate %
readiness in each training for Phase 1 and 2, respectively. - Conduct any other administrative duties as assigned by the Student
Success Manager and/or Director of Education and Training and Executive Leadership.
Other duties as
assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job
operates in a professional office and classroom environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as, computers, phones,
photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Presentations, computer work, some filing
required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, use keyboarding skills, and bend or stand as necessary.
POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time, exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act
(FLSA). Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position may require long hours and occasional evening
or weekend work.
TRAVEL
This position requires limited travel. Less than 5% each year.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Marketing
and/or Communications, Business Development. - Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong
sales-oriented approach with excellent negotiation and communication skills. - Self-motivated and results-oriented with a passion for
helping individuals succeed in their careers. - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse
stakeholders. - Flexibility and adaptability to navigate a dynamic work environment.
PREFERRED SKILLS &
EXPERIENCE
- 3 years of experience in job placement, recruitment, or workforce development, preferably with a staffing
firm or in a workforce training environment. - Strong understanding of the job market and workforce development strategies,
particularly for entry-level positions. - Excellent communication, networking, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to
build and maintain relationships with employers. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage
multiple priorities effectively. - Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and job placement software.
OTHER
DUTIES
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without
notice.
AAP/EEO
It is the policy of Summit Academy OIC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all
persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Summit Academy OIC will provide reasonable
accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
BENEFITS
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10
Annual Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday - 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match (Immediate Eligibility)
- Health &
Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability and Life & AD&D Insurance
- Annual Bonus
Eligibility
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