Economic Development Program Specialist
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- Administrative & Operations Support
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- West Georgia Technical College - WGTC
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- Feb 16, 2026 Post Date
Job Summary
The Economic Development and Apprenticeship Program Specialist provides advanced technical level support and office administration associated with all aspects of the Economic Development Division. This position is also responsible aiding in the development of apprenticeships with regional partners, program coordinators and maintaining the required documentation.
| Assists the Economic Development Coordinator, the Vice-President of Economic Development in organizing and executing routine administrative activities and special projects, Provides support and reports regularly concerning project activities, status of project initiatives, and results of evaluating success of project goals to the Economic Development Coordinator; Plans, schedules, maintains proctoring computer lab and proctors all assessments offered by Economic Development Division; Plans, schedules, maintains documentation and processes required documentation with the State for the Drivers’ Education Program, including the hiring and/or termination of part-time instructors. | 45% |
| Monitors use of, maintains, purchases and reconciles, in accordance with WGTC policy, all supplies/equipment for the Economic Development Division; Process corporate training agreements, aid with maintenance and data entry into Destiny One (Modern Campus) student management system | 30% |
| Support employers, students, and other key partners with challenges encountered with apprenticeship programs and work to remediate these challenges. | 10% |
| Provide technical assistance to businesses/industries and work to keep their requirements for completing Apprenticeship documentation to a minimum. | 10% |
| Attend professional development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences along with other duties as assigned. | 5% |
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. This position occasionally requires longer hours and some weekend work.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree *and* three (3) years related work experience.
Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with student management system
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of web-based assessment platforms
- Proctoring experience, either in-person and/or remote
- Knowledge and experience with registered apprenticeship programs
- Minimum of five (5) years related work experience
Travel
Travel to other campus locations is required from office location(any campus).
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment, routinely uses standard office equipment and technologies, and requires business attire and professionalism. Typical working hours include Monday – Thursday 8 am – 6 pm and Fridays 8 am – noon. Evening and weekend hours as needed.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
