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University of Delaware · 18 hours ago

Delaware Sea Grant Workforce Development Coordinator

Newark, DE

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

The University of Delaware is seeking a Workforce Development Coordinator to support Delaware's coastal economy through career and technical education programs. The role involves planning, developing, and evaluating workforce development initiatives and collaborating with industry partners to enhance local workforce capabilities.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Administer the existing Delaware Sea Grant-Delaware Technical Community College green infrastructure training program during fall semesters. Grow the program to include new industry partners, new opportunities for skills training, and opportunities to earn associated industry-accepted certifications

Plan, conduct, and evaluate career and technical education programs at the local or statewide level to groups and individuals to address workforce development needs throughout coastal Delaware

Build cohesion across Delaware Sea Grant-funded graduate students by developing and implementing activities such as quarterly meetings, professional development trainings, and Sea Grant-sponsored activities

Administer the Delaware Sea Grant summer internship program by identifying opportunities at partner host organizations, selecting students, and developing a cohort of summer interns

Continue to develop the Delaware Sea Grant alumni network by building a network of former Delaware Sea Grant-supported graduate students, interns, and fellows

Annually administer the Delaware Sea Grant-Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Coastal Policy Fellowship and the John A. Knauss Fellowship

Research and analyze developing workforce needs across the different sectors of Delaware’s coastal economy, such as aquaculture and the marine trades, to identify opportunities for Delaware Sea Grant to develop and implement new workforce development programs

Strategically cultivate relationships with industry partners, including the Delaware Marine Trades Association and the Port of Wilmington, to develop networking opportunities and facilitate future workforce development connections

Develop strong partnerships and marine trades-related programs with Delaware’s vocational and technical high schools

Help implement Delaware Sea Grant’s current strategic plan, to ensure accomplishment of identified goals and outcomes. Support long-range program outcomes in areas related to subject matter specialty

Complete all quarterly and annual reporting requirements in a timely manner

With assistance from communications staff, prepare publications, audio/visual presentations, web-based programs, and other educational materials to convey appropriate information to targeted clientele

Maintain and improve professional competence through formal and non-formal courses and conferences. Maintain a high standard of knowledge within this specialty

Represent Delaware Sea Grant at workshops, conferences, and seminars

Work as a team member with other Sea Grant colleagues and college staff to help plan and organize annual educational open house at UD’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment – Coast Day, to increase marine literacy among the approximately 5,000 annual visitors

Perform other job-related duties as assigned in support of the overall Sea Grant College Program mission

Qualification

Workforce developmentCareerTechnical educationEnvironmental industry experienceLeadership abilitiesEffective communicationOrganizational skillsInterpersonal relationsComputer skillsJudgment in decision makingTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in a nautical, environmental, engineering, or construction field, or a closely related course of study, and four years of relevant experience in a coastal or environmental industry, such as environmental fields or the maritime trades or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered, including an Associate's degree and six years of relevant experience, or professional certification and ten years of relevant experience

Demonstrated understanding of workforce needs in at least one distinct field relevant to Delaware's coast or environment (e.g., shipping, green infrastructure, energy, environmental construction). Ability to plan, develop and organize effective career and technical education programs, including developing and implementing short-and long-range goals and evaluating for impact

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, possess strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, and exercise good judgment in decision making

Demonstrated leadership abilities with evidence of being able to work well with a range of clientele

Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences

Effective interpersonal relations skills and ability to maintain professional rapport with public and private sector groups

Intermediate computer skills including experience with word processing and presentation software programs

Preferred

Ability to work occasional weekend evening hours

Ability to travel locally and in the mid-Atlantic region and travel overnight to meetings and conferences in the mid-Atlantic region and throughout the U.S

Company

University of Delaware

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The University of Delaware - a state assisted, privately chartered institution - is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant and Carnegie Research University (very high research activity).

Founded in 1743

Newark, DE, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.udel.edu

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