Specialist, Youth Apprenticeship – HigherEdJobs

Thank you for your interest in a career at Northcentral Technical
College (NTC).

NTC offers outstanding career opportunities on a modern campus with state-of-the-art technology that allows
for a collaborative learning and work environment. Employees are offered an amazing Total Rewards package with
competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and generous paid time off – including two paid closures for the winter holiday (Christmas – New
Year) and summer (week of July 4th), for most full-time positions. NTC is “The College that Cares” and makes a difference in the lives of
our employees and students. If you have the desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we’d love for you to join our
team! See why our current employees
did!

Starting Hourly Rate Based on Qualifications:
$24.20

JOB SUMMARY, DESCRIPTION &
QUALIFICATIONS:

Job Summary

The Youth Apprenticeship Specialist promotes and recruits participants for
NTC’s Youth Apprenticeship program while building strong relationships with K12 partners, employers, and community members. This role
involves training School-Based Coordinators, coordinating program logistics, and managing student cases. The Specialist collaborates with
the Marketing department, assists with grant submissions, and supports the transition from Youth Apprenticeship to Registered Apprenticeship
pathways.

Note: This is a grant-funded position.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The
following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job
duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodation.

Program Promotion and
Recruitment

• Promote and recruit students and employers to participate in the Youth Apprenticeship (YA) program within NTC’s
  district.
• Showcase program benefits to students, schools, and community partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships
  with K12 schools, community partners, employers, and students.

Training and Support

• Train School-Based Coordinators
  (SBCs) on YA program policies, practices, and required paperwork.
• Provide guidance and support to SBCs, addressing any
  program-related questions or concerns.
• Communicate updates from the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) to consortium members
  and employers.

Program Administration and Coordination

• Lead and coordinate YA Steering Committee meetings, including
  preparation and follow-up with SBCs and employer partners.
• Manage registration and end-of-year paperwork in collaboration with the
  YA team.
• Support K12 schools in case management for students, handling unique situations as needed.
• Oversee data management
  and organizational tasks for the YA program.

Communication and Collaboration

• Collaborate with NTC Marketing to update
  promotional materials, website content, and student-focused videos.
• Work with DWD staff to address program issues or
  concerns.
• Promote the transition from Youth Apprenticeship to Registered Apprenticeship (RA) by partnering with Workforce Training
  and Professional Development (WTPD) and other key stakeholders.

Grant Support

• Assist the YA Regional
  Coordinator/Student Recruitment Manager in the grant submission process, including writing and updating narratives, reviewing budgets, and
  preparing submission materials.

Minimum Qualifications Required

In limited circumstances, NTC may consider a
combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of
this position.

Education: Associate’s Degree (or Equivalent)

Experience: 2 Years

Additional Experience
Information:

• Minimum of two years’ experience in admissions, recruitment, sales, customer service, or enrollment services,
  preferably in a higher education or K12 setting. Strong customer service and case management skills.
• Ability to foster positive
  interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers.
• Strong active listening skills with the ability to discern key
  information and respond professionally.
• Demonstrated experience engaging and working effectively with individuals in educational,
  professional, or community settings.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented, multi-task, and fast-paced
  environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the
position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, including language skills, reasoning and mathematical abilities are
essential.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, emails and memos; discuss
information one-on-one and in small groups.

Math Skills:

Ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply, and divide in
all units of measure; compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to critically think and solve
problems involving a variety of concrete variables with limited standardization; interpret written, oral and diagrammed
instructions.

Technical Skills:

Ability to manage and track document changes; create, modify and format templates and
files; ability to use multiple computer screens and multitask in several computer applications.

Customer Service
Skills:

Ability to actively listen, discern key information, and respond professionally; ask follow up or clarifying questions to
diffuse escalated situations and offer appropriate problem resolution when necessary.

Other Requirements

• Valid Driver’s
  license with the ability to meet NTC’s insurance carrier standards and pass a motor vehicle background check to travel to area schools and
  events.

Physical Requirements

Carrying/Lifting 10-25 lbs: Low

Carrying/Lifting 25-50 lbs:
Low

Carrying/Lifting >50 lbs: Low

Sitting: Medium

Standing/Walking/Climbing:
Low

Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending: Low

Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement: Medium

Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above
Shoulder: Low

Work Environment

Indoor/Office Work Environment: High

Outdoor Weather Conditions:
N/A

Irritated or Agitated Individuals: Low

Hostile or Violent Individuals: N/A

Hazardous Fumes/Odors/Toxic Chemicals:
N/A

Confined Spaces (as identified by OSHA): N/A

Work-Related Travel: Low

Smell Requirement: N/A

Specific
Vision: High

Hearing: High

Taste: N/A