"Apprenticeship Project Coordinator - CCAPE"

About Cape Cod Community College:

Cape Cod Community College is a place of personal discovery, enrichment, and professional development for those just beginning the quest and for those at many points along the path of higher education throughout life. It is a caring, comprehensive institution that belongs to the people it serves and responds to their individual and community needs. Students attending Cape Cod Community College are striving for personal excellence, and are finding it, day after day. Graduates of the College can be found in all levels of private business, the professions, and public service, and they excel at what they do.

For students seeking to lay a foundation for further study, there is no better place to begin than at Cape Cod Community College. In today's highly competitive market place, the well prepared transfer student is the most aggressively recruited person in higher education. For many Cape Cod Community College graduates, that Associate Degree opens the door to institutions that were just not an option after high school. And, when you consider the savings in the overall cost of a four-year degree at either a public or a private university, starting at Cape Cod Community College becomes an incredible bargain that blends quality with unmatched value.

The students' education is the first priority at Cape Cod Community College. As a learning-centered community, we value the contributions of a diverse population, welcome open inquiry, and promote mutual respect. The College offers a strong educational foundation of critical and creative thinking, communication competency, and a global, multicultural perspective that prepares students for life and work in the 21st century. Our liberal arts, sciences, and career programs provide educational pathways that serve the varied social, economic, and demographic characteristics of our community with a distinctive focus on sustainability. We honor our past, celebrate our present and imagine our future.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Apprenticeship Project Coordinator leads the development of Cape Cod Community College's first Registered Apprenticeship Program in Marine Technology, housed within the Center for Community and Professional Education (CCAPE). The Coordinator will serve as the primary liaison with the Massachusetts Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), marine industry employers, and community partners.

This position plays a key role in establishing a high-quality, employer-driven apprenticeship model that aligns with industry standards, supports workforce needs, and advances equitable access to training opportunities within the region's Blue Economy sector.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Support the Senior Manager of Employer Engagement & Workforce Partnerships in engaging employers, assessing workforce needs, and aligning apprenticeship opportunities with regional priorities.
2. Serve as the liaison between the College, the Massachusetts Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), and marine industry partners.
3. Work with employers to finalize job roles, competencies, and apprenticeship standards.
4. Coordinate completion of required documentation, policies, and agreements for DAS registration and approval.
5. Partner with the Marine Technology Instructor/Coordinator to align course content, instructional hours, and competencies with apprenticeship and industry standards.
6. Support the development and delivery of training modules, certifications, and classroom instruction aligned with apprenticeship requirements.
7. Develop and implement culturally responsive marketing and recruitment strategies in partnership with MassHire, local schools, and community organizations to engage underrepresented populations.
8. Collaborate with community partners to remove participation barriers by connecting apprentices to supportive services such as transportation, childcare, and academic or language support.
9. Maintain and analyze detailed records of apprentice and employer participation, including measurable outcomes such as employer engagement, apprentice enrollment, retention, and completion rates.
10. Track, evaluate, and report program progress for internal and external stakeholders, including DAS and funding partners.
11. Monitor grant activities and deliverables, ensuring compliance with reporting, fiscal, and performance requirements.
12. Support coordination of meetings, employer sessions, orientations, and community outreach events.
13. Assist in developing sustainability strategies, including expansion opportunities with additional employers and industry sectors.
14. Maintain confidentiality of program participant information and ensure compliance with institutional and state policies.
15. Provide occasional evening or weekend coverage for events and outreach activities.
16. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Demonstrated experience coordinating workforce development initiatives or similar projects in education, training, or industry settings.
3. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills.
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting tools (Zoom, Teams).
6. Ability to collaborate effectively with employers, state agencies, and community partners.
7. Experience working with diverse populations or developing inclusive outreach and recruitment initiatives.
8. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in workforce development.
9. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
10. Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience developing or managing Registered Apprenticeship or internship programs.
2. Knowledge of state or federal workforce funding programs.
3. Familiarity with apprenticeship data tracking and outcome reporting for state or federally funded workforce programs.
4. Experience using Salesforce, Trello, or other project and data management systems.
5. Understanding of marine, technical, or skilled trades industries.
6. Experience in employer engagement and partnership development.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

COMPENSATION: Part-time, up to 16 hours per week, 6-month position. Pay rate of $30 per hour. Some flexibility in scheduling is available; a hybrid work schedule may be considered following onboarding. At least one in-person workday per week is required to support CCAPE operations and employer engagement activities. Non-benefited, grant-funded, non-unit position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Immediate need; applications reviewed upon receipt.

Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.

This appointment is subject to grant funding and the FY2026 budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College cannot consider applicants who do not have the ability to work in the United States without assistance from the employer.

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and College policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Application Instructions:

**ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.**

Begin the online application process by going to the APPLY NOW link. During the process you will be given an opportunity to upload required documents: a cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum requirements of the position and resume (failure to submit requested documents may result in disqualification). Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide three current professional letters of reference and transcripts.

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