Rapid Response Regional Coordinator at Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education in Stillwater, Oklahoma

Job Description:

RAPID RESPONSE REGIONAL COORDINATOR
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The following position is available with the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.

RAPID RESPONSE REGIONAL COORDINATOR
Workforce and Economic Development

Serve as a coordinator between the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education (ODCTE) and administrative entities involved with the delivery of career and technology education programs and services. Assist in convening relevant partner groups for the purpose of supporting the system strategic purposes and the goals set forth by the State Director/State Board of Career and Technology Education. Position is grant funded and contingent on annual renewals.

Position officed on-site at CareerTech in Stillwater or appropriate Technology Center or partner agency.
Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of background check.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in related field or verifiable relevant work experience

PREFERRED:

• Previous experience in community or economic development
• Experience in Workforce and Economic Development/Business and Industry Services (WED/BIS) Division of a Technology Center or experience with displaced workers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all aspects of General Rapid Response Funding.
• Work with appropriate school officials on worksheets and approvals.
• Oversee budget adjustments and change requests.
• Approve invoices in a timely manner.
• Serve as liaison with Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) and stay in frequent contact with their staff related to program changes and Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices.
• Work with appropriate Technology Center when WARN notices are received to coordinate appropriate resources for re-training and/or upskilling displaced workers.
• Work with WED Manager on allocations of WARN notice funding to ensure prompt response.
• Extensive in-state travel and occasional out-of-state travel.
• Valid driver’s license required.

SALARY/BENEFITS: $56,985.95 - $63,421.34 commensurate with education or experience.

• The state provides a benefit allowance to help you pay for insurance premiums which include health, dental, life and disability insurance.
• The amount of your allowance, $9000-$20,000 is determined based upon the dependents you choose to include in health coverage.
• State paid teacher’s retirement pension and flexible benefits plan.
• Vacation leave plus 15 days sick leave and 11 paid holidays.
• Employee assistance program and flex-time work schedule options.
  Total salary and benefits package valued at $71,905.35 - $78,825.13.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, financial reports and legal documents as necessary. Proficiency writing reports and formulating professional business correspondence and processes. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from a group of supervisors, customers and the general public. Capacity to communicate technical concepts and thoughts to management

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply moderately complex mathematical equations as applicable. (For example: calculating discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages and volume and applying concepts of basic algebra and geometry.)

REASONING SKILLS: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to frequently lift 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Position posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days or until position is filled.

Send cover letter, including job title, and resume to:
Mail: Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, Attn: Marie, 1500 West Seventh Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074.

Fax: 405/743-5186.

Or email by clicking "Apply Now." 

Equal Opportunity Employment
Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status or any other status prohibited by applicable law. Any comments should be made to Gina Hubbard @ gina.hubbard@careertech.ok.gov or 405-743-5167. 1500 W Seventh St, Stillwater, OK 74074-4398.