Position Type: Adult and Continuing Education Programs
Apprenticeship and eLearning Coordinator
Organization: SC Rural Water Associaation Date Posted: 1/20/2025 Date Needed: 3/1/2025 City: Columbia Location: South Carolina Country: United States Primary Category: Professional/Administrative Salary: $55,000.00 yearly Type of Position: Full-Time Education Requirement: Bachelor's Experience Requirement: 3-5 years Description & Details
South Carolina Rural Water Association (SCRWA)
Job Opportunity
Apprenticeship and eLearning Coordinator
The Apprenticeship and eLearning Coordinator is responsible for promoting and administering the state-wide SCRWA Apprenticeship Program. The eLearning Coordinator aspect manages SCRWA's online learning programs which are created by outside sources The coordinator must serve as a liaison between students and water and wastewater utilities across the state. Coordination will include designing course materials, developing assessments and monitoring student progress. Specific Responsibilities
Apprenticeship Training Coordinators carry out the day-to-day operations of these registered apprenticeship programs which include but may not be limited to:
Ensuring that the SCRWA goals and objectives align with the National Rural Water Association grant deliverables and overall vision of the program
Following the Registered Apprenticeship Standards of Procedure, Affirmative Action Plan (AAP), Qualifications & Selection Procedures and all related documents
Serving as a liaison to all parties involved in registered apprenticeship (employers, mentors, instructors, apprentices) communicating all aspects of registered apprenticeship in a way that each participant understands their role
To maintain a thorough understanding of apprenticeship requirements
Recruit and promote the apprenticeship program to potential participation employers, primacy agencies, community organizations, and applicants
Monitoring the training needs of the participating employer and map out learning and development plans for apprentices, analyzing their training progress
Ensure implementation of Standards of Apprenticeship by all participating employers and delivery of program activities including the on-the-job training and the related instruction
Research opportunities for enhanced career pathways based on updated workforce planning
Use the NRWA Apprenticeship Tracking System for all applicants, apprentices, mentors, and instructors and update all records keeping in a timely manner
Track and monitor all apprentice OJT hours, mentor evaluations, wage progression and RTI through the NRWA ATS keeping all invested parties aware of progression
Stay apprised of any changes in DOL or State Registration Agency regulation or policies that pertain to registered apprenticeship
Handle all aspects of Registered Apprenticeship Quality Assurance Assessments and Compliance Reviews conducted by the Regulatory Agency or NRWA
Develop partnerships with Veterans Education Accreditation Agencies, Workforce Services, and community-based organizations, seeking to create a diverse workforce, especially in accordance with the identified written Affirmative Action Plan
Recruitment of Participating Employers and apprentice candidates
Possess the ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships with a range of both internal and external stakeholders
The ability to understand and navigate the State Workforce Service system and Local Workforce Development Boards in seeking funding available to registered apprenticeship program sponsors through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, assisting Participating Employers understand this as well
Develop youth outreach/promotional material plans and partnerships to engage the next generation to ensure a future talent pipeline
Provides presentations and assistance to local officials, community groups, and others
Attends NRWA in-service training sessions
Writes reports and develops informational articles for dissemination.
Completes and submits the required reporting as scheduled. External Relationships
The Apprenticeship Coordinator has frequent contact with employers, mentors, instructors, apprentices, primacy agencies, community organizations, and apprenticeship applicants. The Apprenticeship Coordinator will develop partnerships with Veterans Education Accreditation Agencies, Workforce Services and community-based organizations, seeking to create a diverse workforce, especially in accordance with the identified written Affirmative Action Plan. Position Requirements
Licensing & Education:
BS in Human Resources, Workforce Administration or Business preferred
3-5 years' experience in management of apprenticeship programs or experience working in workforce development or the education, training and skills sector
Not-for-Profit Experience is a plus.
Must have good communication and writing skills. Travel:
This position may require frequent travel within the state for the purpose of outreach to prospective employers and apprentices.
Travel throughout the U.S. for National events (1-2 times per year) is possible Compensation:
Full-time, exempt position with starting salary range: $50,000 to $65,000 DOE.
Paid Vacation up to 3 weeks after 5 years, Holiday and Sick leave
Travel reimbursement at Federal GSA rate per mile How to Apply / Contact Email Resume and Cover Letter to SCRWA Executive Director, Jill Miller, Jill@scrwa.org
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