Program Development Coordinator

Position Summary: Serves as a lead for program growth, strategic partnership

development, and program performance within a designated geographic area.

Develops and implements outreach, partnership, and work-based learning

strategies based on labor market data. Monitors progress toward area goals and

WIOA performance outcomes and reports regularly to the Chief Operating

Officer. Ensures partnerships, training opportunities, and employer agreements

are allowable, documented, and accurately reflected in program data. Provides

functional leadership and technical assistance to Career Services & Training

staff. Assists with developing and writing funding proposals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Program Development

• Serves as the primary point of contact for expanding the designated program’s footprint in a specified geographic area.
• Researches labor market trends, crop seasons, and high-demand occupations to guide program growth.
• Develops annual area outreach and partnership plans with measurable targets.
• Strategically identifies areas for targeted outreach and communicates leads to outreach staff.
• Sets employer engagement strategy for targeted industries and connects Business & Industry Liaisons with appropriate contacts for ongoing relationship management.
• Serves as a lead for strategic partnership development
• Serves on boards and committees representing the organization.

B. Technical Assistance & Support

• Provides regular technical assistance and support to Career
• Advisors, Outreach Specialists, and Business & Industry Liaisons on outreach, job placements, and interacting with employers.
• Provides on-the-ground assistance to outreach staff to deploy and implement outreach plans and strategies.
• Provides on-the-ground assistance to CST staff to deploy and implement employer engagement strategies, including Work
• Experience (WEX) and On-the-Job Training (OJT) opportunities.
• Collaborates frequently with the Training and Compliance team on training needs and gathering information.
• Provides temporary case management coverage only as directed by the Chief Operating Officer.

C. Proposal & Grant Writing

• Assists leadership with developing and writing funding proposals.
• Assists with research and compiling data for proposals.
• Develops strategic relationships with potential funding sources, including foundations.

D. Program Performance, Data & Compliance

• Monitors progress toward outreach, enrollment, training, and placement goals for the designated area and recommends corrective strategies to the Chief Operating Officer.
• Tracks WIOA Section 167 performance indicators, including:
• Ensures WEX, OJT, and training activities developed through partnerships meet WIOA, 20 CFR Part 685, TEGL, and SENPH policy requirements before launch.
• Reviews GPMS data and internal trackers for accuracy and timeliness related to employer engagement, training, and placements.
• Contributes data, partnership updates, and success stories to ETA-9179 Quarterly Narrative Performance Reports and other funder reports.
• Maintains MOUs, employer agreements, and partner records in a monitoring-ready format.
• Assists with corrective action responses related to program design, partnerships, or employer engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able

to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the

knowledge, skill, or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made

to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

• Bachelor’s Degree is encouraged
• Minimum of 5 years experience with federally funded workforce development programs
• Working knowledge of WIOA, including performance indicators and allowable work-based learning activities
• Experience with developing programmatic policies and processes
• Experience using program data to track goals and report outcomes
• Experience with NFJP (WIOA Section 167) or GPMS is preferred
• Experience successfully securing funding opportunities is preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and
• Outlook, and Google Workspace
• Strong attention to detail
• Bilingual ability is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to analyze labor market and performance data
• Ability to present information to small or large groups in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to influence and support staff without direct supervisory authority
• Organization, attention to detail, and time management in maintaining records and documenting services

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Certified Workforce

Development Professional (CWDP) is required within one year of employment.

Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance are required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical requirements described here are

representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform

the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Work is primarily done in an office environment. Frequently sits for 6–8 hours

per day. Frequent travel to field offices, partner sites, and employer sites.

Occasional evening or weekend events.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Position is allowed to be hybrid, but regular check-ins

with local offices are required.

Pay: $31.25 - $38.46 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Douglas, GA 31533

Salary : $31 - $38