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Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 12:12 PM By Jennifer Huber
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS - new jersey chapter OFFICE
| Position Title: |
Education Director |
| Location: |
Mount Laurel, NJ |
| Reports To: |
Chapter President |
To apply, send resume to
info@abcnjc.org.
Job Description
Basic Function:
The ABC NJ Education Director will develop, administer, and maintain all educational and training programs for ABC NJ, including but not limited to ABC NJ Apprenticeship program, Safety and Workforce Development programs and training services for ABC NJ and its members.
Specific Responsibilities
Duties:
Coordinate activities of all Chapter Apprenticeship programs and management educational programs
- • Act as liaison between the Apprenticeship Committees, Community College, Federal & State apprenticeship funds and students
Determine the need for new training programs within the Chapter membership
- • Work with the Apprenticeship Committee members to create additional training programs
- • Work with Management & Education Committee members to create educational programs to meet the needs of the membership
Recruit new instructors for Chapter Apprenticeship programs and instructors for other educational programs.
- • Conduct "Train the Trainer Program" for new hired instructors
- • Register them with proper school system and NCCER
- • Maintain a reserve pool of teachers for future programs, as the need arises
Establish and maintain liaison with local schools, U.S. and NJ Departments of Labor Licensing and Regulation (DLLR)and other potential source for recruiting apprentices
Maintain accurate files on the progress of all apprentices; with proper records regarding state registration, Veterans Administration, and NCCER
Ensure proper maintenance of student records, grades and OJT hours
Keep the Trust, Board, and Apprenticeship Committee apprised of all information pertinent to the operation of the chapter apprenticeship program
Work with the apprenticeship budget established by the Trust and Board of Directors and under the guidance of the President
Provide articles of interest on apprenticeship and other educational programs for the Chapter newsletter.
Monitor each program on a bi-weekly basis through personal visits to classes in all trades
Will personally visit contractors that have potential apprentices an attempt to recruit same additional company participation
Ability to work outside of the core business hours when necessary
Relationships:
Chapter President/CEO
Directly responsible for all actions
Mutually assisting at all times
Provide facts and ideas
Submit reports covering activities and expenses
Board of Directors
Provide ideas and information as needed, as well as execution
Primarily responsible for maintaining and increasing apprenticeship
Make formal report at monthly board meetings
Apprenticeship Committee & Management Committee
Provide information and recommend policies and procedures for the committees to follow
Act as liaison between this committee and the membership-at-large
Keep minutes of all committee meetings and establish an agenda prior to each
meeting
Assist committee chairperson and board liaison in preparing monthly committee reports to the Chapter Board of Directors
Qualifications:
Recent association experience preferred, with a focus on apprenticeship and educational training
Displays a passion for education planning and implementation, especially for the construction industry
The ideal candidate would have a college education, knowledge of the construction industry, state and federal apprenticeship training laws
Must exhibit excellent written/verbal communication and exceptional member service skills
Ability to work well in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment with a high level of energy, enthusiasm and passion for free enterprise
Business acumen with strong organizational skills, a sense of urgency and a commitment to quality
Knowledge of the construction safety industry and OSHA certifications are a plus