Opening Date: 03/23/2026
Closing
Date:
4/15/2026 11:59 PM Central
Position Summary
VACANCY
EXTENDED
The FAME Coordinator reports to the Dean, Workforce and Career and Technical Education and serves as the College’s
apprenticeship liaison with the FAME chapter/board. The position is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive FAME program
that includes promoting enhancing relationships with existing industry sponsors and developing new industry sponsorships to expand
experiential learning and apprenticeship opportunities, recruiting and retaining students in the program, and promoting the program through
presentations and stakeholder engagement. The position manages program timelines, implements communication strategies, maintains audit-ready
documentation, ensures timely reporting of participant data, and tracks student progress from recruitment through job placement.
POSTING DATE: MARCH 23, 2026
SALARY: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule E3, 03 (range: $45,220 -
$62,710).
ANTICIPATED START DATE: MAY 1, 2026
This position will be based initially at Wallace Campus in
Dothan, Alabama.
More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this
position should another vacancy occur during the search process.
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities
Program Coordination
- Develop and implement program timelines,
communication plans, and recruitment and retention strategies to meet college performance expectations and support engagement with students
and industry partners. - Deliver presentations on FAME and work-based learning at high schools, college and career fairs, and other
outreach events. - Participate in activities, events, and conferences that advance program goals.
- Coordinate student
application, selection, and orientation processes. - Facilitate academic and personal support referrals for student
participants.
Data Management
- Maintain comprehensive documentation to support internal reviews and external
audits. - Collect and manage participant data, including enrollment, special populations, credential and degree completion, job
placement, and apprenticeship wages. - Monitor and document student progress from recruitment through program completion and job
placement. - Administer and compile exit surveys and program outcome data.
College
Expectations
- Demonstrate professionalism and a commitment to excellence.
- Maintain a productive and accountable work
schedule. - Provide high-quality service to students and the public.
- Maintain a respectful and professional
demeanor. - Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Strong
commitment to the College’s mission, philosophy, strategic goals, and initiatives; ability to clearly articulate the College’s mission and
programs. - Strong organizational, project management, data collection/analysis, and decision-making skills.
- Strong analytical
skills to assess College/student needs, industry interests, and strategic alignment. - Excellent communication and interpersonal and
relationship-building skills; student and industry-oriented and highly engaged. - Proficiency with instructional and administrative
technologies. - Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple
priorities.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- An associate’s
degree in office management or related field from an accredited institution is
required. - A minimum of one (1) year of professional work experience in manufacturing, program
or project management, career/technical education, academic or career counseling, or a closely related field is
required. - Ability to travel and work non-standard hours is
required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ellucian Banner experience.
Application Procedures/Additional Information
Applicants must meet the minimum
qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this
position. A complete application packet must be received no later than 2:00 pm, Wednesday, April 15, 2026
(announcement extended). Applicants who fail to submit all required information will
be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet
consists of:
- Completed Wallace Community College employment application
- Current Resume
- Cover letter describing
specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the minimum requirements. - Employment verification letter(s) verifying
one (1) year of professional work experience in manufacturing, program or project management, career/technical education, academic or
career counseling, or a closely related field. Letter(s) must include employment dates and job title, and be on official letterhead with
an authorized personnel signature. *ONLY when an applicant has a legitimate reason for not obtaining written verification by their own
efforts, such as if the business is no longer in operation, an applicant may submit copies of appointment letters or contracts, and if that
is not available, you may submit pay stubs or W-2 forms to confirm the one year of professional work experience in the related
field. - Appropriate transcript(s) identifying the applicant, institution, and date of degree conferred, and verifying the applicant
has received a minimum of an Associate’s degree or higher. Transcripts may be unofficial for the application process, but they must identify
the applicant, institution, degree earned, and the date the degree was conferred. (A copy of the diploma will not
suffice).
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT:
IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN
RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT WALLACE COLLEGE (334-556-2519)
Please Note:
- ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE
SCANNED. It is recommended that you have digital (such as PDF) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification
documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready
when you begin the online application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process. If you need
assistance scanning documents, please contact:
Human Resources
Monday – Thursday 7:30
am – 4:30 pm
Friday 7:30 am – 2:00 pm
334-556-2519
- WE DO NOT ACCEPT FAXED OR E-MAILED application
materials. - When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully
applied.HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy
announcement. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they have submitted all necessary application materials in accordance with
the vacancy announcement. - All correspondence with applicants regarding the College’s search process will be sent via
e-mail.
If you need technical assistance after reviewing the instructions, please contact:
NEOGOV Customer
Service:
Monday-Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm PST
(855) 524-5627
In accordance with Alabama Community College
System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check.
Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from a criminal background check. Wallace Community College is an
active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility
to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
If you have a disability and require accommodations,
please notify us at (334) 556-2484.
Wallace Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the
Alabama Community College System, including post-secondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in
Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by
Federal or State law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program,
activity, or employment.
Wallace Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or
employees.
The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.
If you have a disability and require accommodations, please notify us at (334) 556-2484.
Wallace Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Wallace Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.
