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JAG Coordinator / Team Lead. WDS Region 8. Bloomington, IN

Vincennes University
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Vincennes University

JAG Coordinator / Team Lead

                WDS – Region 8 – Bloomington, In           

                                           

Vincennes University – Workforce Development, Region 8, is seeking applicants for a JAG Coordinator / Team Lead in Bloomington, Indiana. This is a full-time, professional staff position. 

The Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) Coordinator is responsible for coordinating JAG services within Region 8.  This geographic area includes Brown, Daviess, Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Orange and Owen Counties. This position requires building relationships and coordination between educational institutions, employers, community organizations and participating JAG schools. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensures the JAG mission is accomplished by following JAG model standards through site visits, classroom observations and discussions with Specialists, students and school administrators.
  • Establish ongoing partnerships and coordination with business, industry, civic organizations, community agencies, and JAG school administration and counselors to foster student learning and community engagement within the JAG schools.
  • Assists JAG Specialists with planning and coordinating community service activities and special events for students within each JAG School’s community.
  • Build relationships with college counselors to coordinate college fairs, workshops, and campus visits to promote post-secondary education of JAG students.
  • Builds relationships with trade schools, apprenticeship programs, military and other non-traditional postsecondary training programs to facilitate introduction to students.
  • Coordinates with Business Services Team at the WorkOne Centers to identify employer contacts and resources to promote employment opportunities, apprenticeships, internships, work-experience and mentoring opportunities for JAG students.
  • Coordinate local Career Development Conference (CDC) in conjunction with Region 8 Operations Manager.
  • Coordinates efforts with Region 8 Management team to accomplish JAG and Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth performance goals.
  • Prepares monthly, quarterly and year-end activity reports to be sent to DWD.
  • Monitor JAG Force and ICC data case-management systems for program compliance.
  • Monitors electronic and hard copy files for compliance with JAG and WIOA policy and procedure.
  • Insures that data collection complies with data element validation requirements.
  • Prepares administrative and performance reports from JAG Force to present to Region 8 Management Team. 
  • Provides feedback thru advising and coaching JAG Specialists.
  • Ensures all documents and reports are submitted by the JAG Specialists within established guidelines.
  • Identify training needs, develop training plans and deliver training to JAG Specialists for professional development.
  • Prepares JAG Specialists for JAG accreditation.
  • Maintains knowledge of the duties of the JAG Specialist and be familiar with Workforce Training Coordinator duties.
  • Maintains working knowledge of the college admissions process, financial aid resources, scholarships and internship opportunities.
  • Research grants, assist with preparing proposals and implement as directed. Assists and promotes in solicitation of sponsor donations and fund raising to support JAG programs.
  • Serve as contact point for ENDMS training and support.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

 

Required Skills and Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in the area of education, employment and training programs, human resources, economic development or related fields. 
  • Individual must be detail orientated and able to compile reports.  Work is performed independently with minimal supervision. 
  • Be familiar with college admissions processes. 
  • Strong written and public speaking skills are required. 
  • Position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel by both public transportation as well as private transportation including self-transportation. 
  • Ability to transport students may be required. 
  • Travel out of area may be required for training purposes.

 

Benefits:

Competitive benefits package including health insurance, 16 paid holidays, tax-deferred retirement contributions, vacation, and sick leave.  More information can be found by visiting the Benefits page of the VU website: http://vinu.edu/human-resources

 

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should complete the application and submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references, at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/vinu     

 

Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer