WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4827436) Apply  WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR Salary $5,860.00 - $11,492.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number WFDA205613-2-11-25KK Department LWC-Office of Workforce Development Opening Date 02/11/2025 Closing Date 2/21/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Supplemental Information Workforce Development Administrator (Director of Work-Based Learning) Office of Workforce Development Location: Baton Rouge, LA Announcement #: WFDA-205613-2-11-25KK Position Information: This position may be filled as either a Probational or a Job Appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a Promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by Detail to Special Duty or Classified Temporary Appointment. Current permanent status, classified employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a probational appointment should funding become available. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience in apprenticeship program administration, workforce development policy, or employer engagement + Knowledge of work-based learning models, including internships and pre-apprenticeships + Familiarity with federal and state regulations related to Registered Apprenticeship and workforce development programs + Strong ability to collaborate with industry partners, education providers, and workforce development agencies To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* The Louisiana Workforce Commission is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME employer for individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities • TDD# 800-259-5154 For further information about this vacancy contact: Kedrick Kennedy kkennedy@lwc.la.gov Louisiana Workforce Commission Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Eight years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus five years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; OR A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; OR A master's degree plus four years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. Job Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK: To administer Workforce Development programs. LEVEL OF WORK: Administrator. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Administrative direction from a higher-level administrator or executive. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Direct over lower-level Workforce Development personnel. LOCATION OF WORK: May be used by state agencies with workforce development functions. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from Workforce Development Assistant Administrator by the presence of overall responsibility for the administration and implementation of Workforce Development programs. Examples of Work + Oversee the expansion, administration, and compliance of Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs statewide. + Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure alignment with federal and state laws, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship. + Manage RA program reviews, performance evaluations, and strategic initiatives to enhance apprenticeship offerings. + Serve as Secretary of the Louisiana State Apprenticeship Council, overseeing meetings, setting agendas, and ensuring effective governance. + Lead outreach efforts to increase employer engagement and program participation across industries, including skilled trades, technology, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. + Work closely with industry partners, labor organizations, and educational institutions to promote Registered Apprenticeships as a key workforce development strategy. + Expand and strengthen pre-apprenticeship and internship programs in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Education, Louisiana Board of Regents, Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS), and industry associations. + Collaborate with employers and education providers to develop work-based learning pathways that align with regional labor market needs. + Support the integration of internship and work-based learning models into workforce training initiatives. + Provide technical assistance and guidance to local workforce development boards, community colleges, and industry stakeholders on best practices for work-based learning programs. + Analyze labor market trends to identify gaps and opportunities for work-based learning expansion. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 Do you have experience in providing apprenticeship program services? + Yes + No 02 If yes, please explain your apprenticeship program experience. If no, type n/a. 03 Do you have experience in conducting outreach activities? + Yes + No 04 If yes, please explain your experience with conducting outreach activities. If you do not have this experience, type n/a. Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email