DOL AIM Apprenticeship Coordinator - Work-Based Learning (Internal Only)

Work-based Learning (WBL) is the meaningful connection to bridge academic course work with in-demand career opportunities. WBL opportunities allow students to directly apply skills learned in the classroom to future career opportunities. WBL bridges the gap between high schools, post-secondary education, and the workforce.

The Apprenticeship Coordinator exists due to the award of the Department of Labor Building Pathways to Infrastructure Jobs Grant Program. The Apprenticeship Coordinator will assist the grant to help Amplify Industrial Maintenance growth by working to recruit and serve apprentices through company participation by assisting the Office of Work-based Learning Program Apprenticeship Manager. The apprenticeship coordinator will work to help fulfill grant requirements to expand outreach efforts and assist participants to overcome barriers they may face while becoming an apprentice through apprenticeship completion.

This position is grant-funded and dependent on funding of the grant.

This position is only available to current employees in the Work-Based Learning department.

The minimum salary for this position is $59,661.00 and is determined to be commensurate with education and experience.

Why you’ll love Sinclair:

The following are some of the benefits that professional staff with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition Waiver for You and Your Family: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition-free access to Sinclair courses and programs.
• Generous Retirement Benefits: Build your future through participation in OPERS, including a 14% employer contribution.
• Exceptional Time Off: Enjoy more than four weeks of vacation and personal leave, more than three weeks of sick leave annually, and 14 paid holidays each year.
• Health Benefits That Work for You: Choose from competitive medical, dental, and vision plans designed to support you and your family’s health and well-being.
• Peace of Mind for the Future: Full-time employees receive employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Continue your education and career development with tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.
• Work-Life Balance and Wellness: Access programs, resources, and events that support your personal well-being and professional success.

*SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Provide coaching and guidance to eligible individuals for grant services, internal and external to Sinclair
• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders, such as the Principal Investigator, Director, Strategy and Special Projects Director, Apprenticeship Team and others related to the WBL Office and DOL grant, to actively contribute to the expansion efforts of the grant
• Manage internal processes for registered apprenticeships and internships, including tasks related to apprentice registration, ensuring financial support, while tracking apprentice progress, grades, and on-the-job hours while providing reports as needed
• Collaborate with the Strategy and Special Project Manager and faculty on course schedules
• Manage apprentice records in the state RAPIDS database and internal tracking tool
• Coach new apprentices with a personalized approach
• Facilitate internal apprenticeship activities, including tours, classroom visits, and advisory committees
• Attend company visits for interactions with apprentices, potential apprentices, and mentors
• Assist with offsite and satellite campus apprenticeship activities as required
• Assist with grant Quarterly Performance and Narrative Reports

Requirements

• Eligible applicants must meet one of the following combined education and experience requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience
  • Associate’s degree with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience
• Prior work experience in higher education preferred
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills, including a positive attitude, approachability, adaptability, problem-solving ability, and a commitment to supporting student success and completion
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with FERPA guidelines required
• Must provide accurate and timely information to students and companies to support an apprentice’s success