Workforce Board Engagement Coordinator-Columbia

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About Us

Business is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state?

Year after year, experts pick our state as one the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 14,000 new jobs and $10 billion in capital investment.

Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses.

And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina’s mountains and coast.

Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity!

Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance?

If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW!

Job Description

Do you enjoy bringing together partners and organizations in a collaborative effort to make a positive impact?

The Workforce Board Engagement Coordinator will report to the Strategic Partnerships Manager in the Workforce Development Division in Columbia.

This highly visible role supports the strategic and day-to-day operations of the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB), comprised of Governor-appointed representatives and the engagement of Board members and State agency partners in the strategic planning, execution, and alignment of statewide workforce initiatives, playing a key role in tracking, coordinating, and promoting implementation of workforce development priorities, supporting the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) State Plan and the Unified State Plan (USP).

The coordinator will support management, serving as the main contact for board members, represent the agency in meetings and on work groups, regularly communicate about agency initiatives and activities, and foster partnership and collaboration with internal and external partners to align goals and implement strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Under general supervision, the Workforce Board Engagement Coordinator will:

• Assist with the daily operations of the State Workforce Development Board to ensure that the Board operates efficiently.
• Support the planning and execution of quarterly committee and full board meetings.
• Collaborate with the recommendation, development, and implementation of SWDB priorities.
• Coordinate, participate in, and offer support for special projects.
• Use Microsoft Office Suite applications to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.
• Exhibit strong organizational and project management skills, and attention to detail.
• Showcase interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Adapt to new assignments and meet deadlines.
• Utilize exceptional customer-service approach to working with internal and external partners and co-workers.

If you’re ready to take on this challenge and help support South Carolina’s workforce system, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

Requirements

Education and Experience
A high school diploma and relevant program experience.

Additional Requirements

Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite applications to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Teams. Proficient in using Adobe.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years relevant experience in business administration, public administration, or project management.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; comfortable with networking and facilitating relationship-building.
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects, with strong organizational skills, as well as excellent attention to detail.

Additional Information

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.