Apprenticeship Manager

Summary of Purpose

Promote, establish, and maintain relationships with companies to facilitate and grow apprenticeships in college-wide career and technical education programs.

Promotes workforce solutions such as apprenticeship and internships to employers. Develop and manage related programs supporting apprenticeship.

This position is expected to work in a multi-culturally diverse working environment.

Starting Base Salary : $55,000 - $70,000

Typical Duties

This description is intended to indicate the types of duties and responsibilities requested of the

employee assigned this title. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and

responsibilities that may be required :

1. Works across college with developing, implementing and maintaining apprenticeships and related training instruction and processes.

2. Maintains relationships with government and other agencies, especially the Department of Labor Apprentice Program Office including maintaining governmental records, completing and submitting required paperwork, and attending local and regional meetings.

3. Represent the college in organizations, meetings and conferences to assist in development of apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship and experiential education and training programs.

4. Regularly communicates with students and employers about important registration dates and policies.

5. Participates in outreach events to build new contacts for apprenticeship, career services or other workforce solutions.

6. Develops and distributes marketing materials to local organizations.

7. Participates in outreach related events as determined by the department.

8. Assists faculty in establishing contacts for potential internships or apprenticeships.

9. Prepares annual reports reflecting yearly activities including number of apprentices served, number of new programs established, and lists of outreach efforts.

10. Maintains accurate and up to date records on students involved in experiential learning.

11. Provides campus tours to companies or student groups, as needed.

12. Participates in grant activities and grant writing to secure new funding to expand apprenticeship and other career connection / services opportunities or programs.

13. Supervises related support / program activities as assigned

14. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

15. Ability to work additional hours, as needed.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Knowledge of registered apprenticeship
• Knowledge of workforce skills and technology
• Knowledge of business and industry training programs
• Skill in both written and verbal communications
• Skill in developing business and industry contact
• Organizational skills

Minimum Education and Experience

EDUCATION : A Bachelor degree in Technical Education, Educational Administration, Business, or a related field with 5-7 years’ work experience will also be considered to meet minimum education and experience.

Master degree in Technical Education, Educational Administration, Business, or a related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE : At least three (3) years of work experience in business / industry.

We are excited to have you consider Oakland Community College (OCC) as your employer of choice!

OCC strives to provide valuable and empowering services not only to our students, but also to our employees.

See below the benefits offered by the College under the benefit types : full-time and part-time

Full-Time Positions for the Following Employee Groups :

Classified, Exempt (Non-union), Faculty, Maintenance, Operating Engineers, Public Safety, Teamsters

Benefit Effective Date : First of the month after date of hire

Medical

• Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Traditional and 2 High Deductible plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Free preventive services on every plan Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans
• MESSA medical is offered to the Faculty and Public Safety employees
• Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to Classified, Exempt (Non-union), Maintenance, Operating Engineers, and Teamsters
• There is a $2,000 prorated Medical Opt Out stipend with proof of other applicable medical coverage

Dental

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions

Vision

NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Health Care, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, and Adoption FSAs are available

Life Insurance

TheCollege provides $120,000 of coverage (portion is subject to taxation), no payroll deductions

Disability

70% of wages provided for Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Retirement

• College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
• The Exempt, Faculty, and Teamsters employee groups can elect the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) provided by TIAA; opting out of MPSERS

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

Employees can open and contribute via payroll deduction into 403(b) and / or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts

Voluntary Benefits

Employees can elect voluntary benefits of optional life insurance (for self, spouse, and / or children), cancer protection, pet insurance, legal & ID shield, long term and / or critical care during annual open enrollment in November

Tuition

• OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
• Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employees have a free resource to assist with a wide-range of needs, including counseling sessions

Employee Group : Classified Part-Time

Benefit Effective Date : First of the month after date of hire

Part-time Classified employees are offered the opportunity to have medical, dental, vision at the full monthly premium; life insurance is also available at a nominal cost.

Participation requires that benefit costs be taken via payroll deduction.

Medical

• There are 4 PPO Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) medical plans within the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) that employees can choose from
• Medical plans include prescription coverage, free in-network preventive services, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with high deductible medical plans

Dental

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan that has free in-network preventive services including two annual cleanings

Vision

NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan that includes annual examinations with participating providers

Life Insurance

Employees can choose to have a life insurance policy of $10,000 or $20,000

Retirement

College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and / or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts

Tuition

• OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
• Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program

Employee Group : Adjunct Faculty and Hourly (Non-union)

Retirement

College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and / or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts

Tuition

OCC tuition reimbursement program available for Adjunct Employees

Contact Information : [email protected]

01 Do you have a minimum of a Bachelors Degree or higher?

02 Do you have at least three (3) years experience in business / industry?

03 What is your salary expectation for this opportunity?

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