Title: Rural Healthcare Apprenticeship Consultant Liaison #TR003

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $30.60/Hour

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Workforce Development and Advancement

Location: Dept of Workforce Dev and Adv

Agency Website: https://www.virginiaworks.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Rural Healthcare Apprenticeship Consultant Liaison supports the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program by liaising with Virginia Works Registered Apprenticeship Consultants (RACs) to provide technical assistance to employers, intermediaries, and individuals seeking training to establish Registered Apprenticeships and intermediary partnerships. This role promotes system building and continuous improvement, advises the Program Manager on implementation challenges, and recommends corrective actions when issues or non-compliance arise.

As part of Virginia Works’ broader workforce development strategy, the Consultant Liaison helps Virginia employers implement the Virginia Registered Apprenticeship Program (VRAP) as a proven solution for hiring and retaining a skilled healthcare workforce. Responsibilities include working with RACs to identify sponsor companies, intermediaries, educational providers, and stakeholders; delivering prompt and efficient customer service; and ensuring programmatic compliance.

This is a restricted position funded by a five-year grant, effective March 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031. Continued funding is contingent upon annual performance reviews, which will determine eligibility for funding in each subsequent year.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Registered Apprenticeship principles, workforce training methods, and strategies for employer engagement and program promotion.
• Excellent customer service; oral and written communication; facilitation and training; organizational; and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, identify program needs, develop solutions, and communicate and present findings effectively to small and large audiences; to work independently and collaboratively to solve problems and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines; to maintain accurate records and prepare reports; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employers, educational institutions, staff, and the public; to evaluate skill sets and training needs, create plans to address gaps, and mentor or train staff as assigned; to set goals, determine actions, and execute tasks to achieve program expansion objectives; and to promote program benefits to employers and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and ability to use automated systems for data entry, reporting, and case management.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of Virginia’s workforce development ecosystem. 
• Experience in healthcare sectors. 
• Experience with apprenticeship, job services and/or training programs; governmental operations; and employment laws. 
• Experience training and mentoring staff and independently conducting quality assurance and/or EEO reviews. 

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.

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.
This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

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: DWDA 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.