Continuing Educaton and Workforce Training Specialist

Continuing Educaton and Workforce Training Specialist

Salary

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Location

GSCC - East Broad - 1001 East Broad Street, Gadsden, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

08387

College/Division

GSCC-220000-Skills Training

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

8/13/2026 4:00 PM Central

Campus Location

Gadsden State Community College

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Position Summary

This position is posted in compliance with Alabama Code §16-22-15. This position is intended to be filled by an internal employee.

The primary purpose of the Continuing Education and Workforce Training Specialist is to develop, manage and evaluate Continuing Education and Skills for Success training programs for the Workforce Development Department and oversee and manage instructors in a diverse range of training programs. The position is responsible for planning, recruiting, staffing, and reporting for Skills for Success training programs as well as for continuing education activities. The Specialist will develop, promote, and provide on a semester basis non-credit seminars, workshops, and short-course opportunities which also includes Skills for Success in a flexible format, time frame and setting to meet the identified community/service area education, training and personal enrichment needs.

Direct Supervisory Responsibility: NO

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of Continuing Education
• Coordinate the activities offered and supervise instructors
• Identify target markets, assess needs, establish marketing strategies and develop action plans for each population identified
• Develop and/or coordinate non-credit seminars, workshops, and short courses to serve the needs of program participants within the scope of each program
• Work within the community to determine needs for professional development activities; including those earning CEUs, develop/ offer educational opportunities in needed areas
• Responsible for collaborating with Gadsden State Public Relations Department in the creation and production of promotional materials and newsletters to be used for the recruitment/retention of participants
• Work closely with the deans, academic directors, division chairs; coordinates with the learning resources, ATN, Skills Training and the public media to ensure quality of educational activities to create an annual schedule of class offerings, and regularly update the schedule as needed
• Actively seek recruiting opportunities/speaking engagements for the dissemination of information about programs offered to increase awareness and to encourage utilization
• Provide resources and assistance to the community through services to the public, business, industry, and governmental agencies
• Assists in the preparation and managing of budgets for Continuing Education
• Responsible for scheduling and managing Continuing Education and Skills for Success non-credit workforce education instructors
• Lead in recruiting and outreach efforts on behalf of the Workforce Development department to promote short-term training programs and generate interest
• Collaborate with the Dean of Workforce Development and Director of Skills Training to document student, instructor, and class information that is needed for reporting
• Attend lab days for Skills for Success and regularly monitor class progress by making unannounced visits to all classes
• Conduct him/herself in a professional manner and exhibit a positive image for the College
• Coordinates enrollment procedures for Continuing Education and skills for success admission, data entry, clearing of students for enrollment in the college, correspondence related to admissions inquiries, registration and enrollment activities and student records management
• Ensures compliance and confidentiality of academic records in accordance with FERPA, college policies, state, and federal regulations
• Process all certificates for Continuing Education and designated skills for success programs
• Responsible for highlighting students' success on social media platforms
• Assists with the management and integrity of non-credit OneACCS student systems, such as Banner, Canvas, and Elevate
• Assist with maintaining the Skills Training Division database of designated skills for success participants
• Develop strong partnerships and collaborate with ACCS Innovation Center, all departments, divisions, and personnel on campus to ensure consistency and continuity of all skills for success registration and records processes college wide
• Attends and participates in conferences, workshops, meetings, and trainings
• Complies with all policies of the State Board of Trustees, Alabama Community College System, and the College

Note: The intent of this description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position's role, scope, FLSA status, or grade.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of postsecondary education with a minimum of 15 semester hours in related coursework from an approved U.S. Department of Education accredited institution required
• Three (3) years of experience in a related position required
• Knowledge of technical education and/or workforce training preferred
• Experience or training in marketing/public relations preferred
• Experience in Canvas, Banner and Elevate preferred
• Experience with non-credit programs preferred
• Knowledge of Skills for Success programs and procedures preferred
• Friendly personality; enthusiastic, positive attitude; evidence of trustworthiness and ethical conduct; effective human relations skills; strong work ethic
• Commitment to the teaching-learning process of the community college and the open-door admissions process. Ability to work well with diverse populations
• Involvement in school and community activities

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of advanced word processing, database, and spreadsheets
• Working knowledge of office procedures, general office procedures, GSCC procedures, composition, and records management
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with regulations and apply them to work problems
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to learn assigned tasks readily and to adhere to prescribed routines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with career centers, industry partners, other employees, and the public
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of office information

Application Procedures/Additional Information

PROJECTED STARTING DATE:

September 2026

SALARY: Salary Schedule E4,05, ($35,670 - $53,865) Based on the 2026-2027 ACCS Salary Schedules. Salary will be based on VERIFIED education and years of VERIFIED FULL-TIME directly related experience that is stated on the initial job application and resume. Be sure all experience is stated on the application!

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

August 13, 2026- 4:00 P.M.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment. Complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application, (b) letter of interest, (c) current resume; and (d) copies of transcripts of post-secondary education.

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.gadsdenstate.edu/about-us/employment.cms

IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE (jobs@gadsdenstate.edu).

Salary Calculation: For all positions on all Salary Schedules, the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step placement on the applicable schedule. Step placement is dependent upon the following: (a) all full-time work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other full-time work experience outside of public education in Alabama that, in the sole judgment of the College, directly relates to the requirements of the position. The applicant selected for the position must provide written verification(s) of this full-time work experience within the time provided herein if such experience is to be considered in determining their initial step place on the Salary Schedule.

Format for Work Experience Verifications: Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must include complete employment dates, job title(s), job duties, and an indication whether such employment was full-time or part-time, and if part-time, the average number of hours worked each week. The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature. The College's official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request. If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason, for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters, contracts, pay stubs, or W-2 forms documenting the term of employment. However, such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties and dates of employment are not self-evident in the documentation.

Please Note:

• ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC- It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.
• When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.

All correspondence with applicants regarding the Colleges search process will be sent via e-mail. If you need technical assistance, such as resetting your password or browser access issues after reviewing the instructions, please contact:

NEOGOV Customer Service:

Monday-Friday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST

(855) 524-5627

Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. Application materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.

Gadsden State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. Gadsden State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. This employer participates in E-Verify.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teachers Retirement.

8 hours per month

(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.

0-4 years 8 hours per month

5-9 years 10 hours per month

10-14 years 12 hours per month

15-19 years 14 hours per month

20+ 16 hours per month

(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Years Day

Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

16 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days

260

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Law Enforcement Officers:

Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).

Duty Hours

(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

• 1/3 waived after 1st year
• 2/3 waived after 2nd year
• 3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

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