Title: Apprenticeship Specialist

Employee Classification: Other Professionals

Institution: TCAT-Knoxville

Department: Special Industry

Campus Location: TCAT Knoxville - Anderson County Higher Education Center

Job Summary

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville is accepting applications for the full-time Apprenticeship Specialist positions in the TCAT Knoxville Anderson County Higher Education Center. This is a grant-funded position.

The Apprenticeship Specialist is responsible for developing and expanding registered apprenticeship opportunities with local employers. This position works closely with local industries, economic development agencies, chambers of commerce, and education partners to create new apprenticeship programs that connect students and job seekers to careers through hands-on, on-the-job training.

Job Duties

• Identify in-demand industries and occupations that would benefit from apprenticeship programs. Conduct skills gap analyses to understand employer hiring and training needs.
• Cultivate relationships with employers to promote the benefits of registered apprenticeship and address barriers to developing programs.
• Provide guidance to employers on registering apprenticeship programs with the U.S. Department of Labor or relevant state agency.
• Assist employers with developing comprehensive apprenticeship curricula that outline on-the-job training, classroom instruction, and wage progression over the program term.
• Partner with secondary and postsecondary educational institutions to align apprenticeship curricula with related technical instruction.
• Market apprenticeship opportunities to students, job seekers, educators, and parents through career fairs, presentations, and digital outreach.
• Support apprentices from recruitment through completion, addressing issues or challenges that arise.
• Maintain records and submit required reports on active apprenticeship programs.
• Continually assess program outcomes and employer satisfaction to ensure quality and identify areas for improvement.
• Data collection on all grant activities
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of TCAT Knoxville GIVE Grant 3.0 goals and objectives.
• Actively support and participate in campus recruitment and retention efforts
• Must be willing to participate in continued professional development and training
• Demonstrate a willingness to work extra hours as needed to cover College events
• Some travel will be required
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or administration, on and off campus - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, in a related field such as Business, Education, Marketing, or Counseling from an accredited institution
• Minimum of two years’ work experience in customer service, education, recruitment, marketing, or related
• Proactive and results-focused professional with expertise in project planning, execution, and delivery, driving projects forward to achieve desired outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience coordinating career education programs or partnerships
• Demonstrated experience with grant reporting and project management
• Attention to detail
• Strong customer service skills; must possess effective oral and written communication skills to convey college information accurately and to present information to large groups and individuals effectively
• Must have the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs, audio/visual equipment, and software; and working knowledge of maintaining student records and/or sensitive information
• Must have the ability to multitask with good organization and planning skills
• Passionate belief in the power of education along with the desire to help students achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals
• Ability to relate to a diverse faculty, staff, and student population
• Ability to represent the College and division professionally with internal and external constituents to further the purpose, values, and mission of the College

SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience according to Tennessee Board of Regent guidelines within the range of $50,494 - $65,647.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW: To be considered for a position at TCAT Knoxville, you must create and submit an online application that includes your required documents. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using what is recorded on your application. Please be sure to include the complete beginning and end dates under your employment history. Scan and attach required documents to the online application in Word or PDF format. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Resume
Educational transcripts/diploma

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS: Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment. Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.