Title: Director of Work-Based Learning
State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist III
Hiring Range: $95,000 - $115,000
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Department of Workforce Development and Advancement
Location: DWDA Central Office
Agency Website: https://www.virginiaworks.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Manages programmatic direction, delivery, policy, and growth strategy for Virginia Works’ Registered Apprenticeship team. Serves as project manager and lead on key initiatives to expand Registered Apprenticeship throughout the Commonwealth, bringing together diverse stakeholders and cross-functional teams to execute projects. Engages with employers, partners, Local Workforce Development Boards, other state agencies, non-profits, and intermediaries on behalf of the Registered Apprenticeship team. Develops Virginia Works’ strategy to support and integrate other forms of work-based learning into our service offerings, including internships, returnships, externships, and more. Ensures compliance with federal guidelines around Registered Apprenticeship and engages with the Virginia Apprenticeship Council and the US Department of Labor on behalf of Virginia Works as the State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA). Supervises staff, works cross-functionally with other program and functional managers and leaders, manages external communications, and makes formal presentations.
Minimum Qualifications
• Comprehensive knowledge of the functions, purpose and methods of training; Registered Apprenticeship and internship programs and activities; trade practices and operations; vocational education and/or workforce programs; work-based learning principles and practices; workforce, business, and educational systems; state and federal policies and regulations related to apprenticeship programs and/or other work-based learning systems; strategic communications; and grants management.
• Strong leadership, executive management, policy development and implementation, program management, computer (PC-based software such as MS Office Professional 365), facilitation and long-term planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects effectively from concept development through program implementation; lead change initiatives and promote continuous improvement strategies; promote and drive a growth and expansion mindset for staff; prioritize workload, anticipate needs and meet deadlines; respond to changing priorities; conduct research, draw sound conclusions, and report findings; work as a team player appropriately exhibiting a positive attitude; manage budget and professional staff; communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a diverse constituency; draft reports and correspondence; make effective oral presentations; provide support to diverse constituents (e.g., apprentices, employer partners, workforce board directors and external organizations); ensure compliance with state and federal requirements; and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Broad subject matter knowledge on all forms of work-based learning (WBL) including Registered Apprenticeship, internships, co-ops, and K-12 CTE.
• Experience cultivating and maintaining connections in the business community.
Additional Considerations
• Experience with MS TEAMS functions and features and the ability to use those for effective team collaboration and information sharing. Experience working with workforce development activities, such as WIOA, Adult Basic Education, SNAP, ET, Re-entry programs, employment services and vocational rehabilitative services. Experience managing and promoting a web-based learning program in a governmental setting.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of what we do in Virginia, and the Virginia Works is committed to upholding these values in our employment opportunities across the Commonwealth to people from all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities.
The Department of Workforce Development and Advancement. Is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans certified employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.
Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés will not be accepted.
Applications are not accepted after the recruitment closing date.
Please carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying. DWDA does not provide relocation assistance, and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.
Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application (and/or resume).
You must ensure your application/resume includes the scope of your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to the position you are applying for. Information not stated will not be assumed.
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For the status of your application and this position, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via email or telephone.
Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Applicants needing accommodations should contact the Human Resource office for additional information.
The DWDA does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.
NOTICE: VEC will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources / Recruitment
Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via phone
Email: Careers@virginiaworks.gov for recruitment related questions. Emailed applications, resumes, or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.