MAINTech Liaison Manager

Title of Position: MAINTech Liaison (Manager I, Program Administration)
Department: Workforce Solutions
Annual Salary: $52,000 – 12-month contract (Grant Position-funded through 5/31/2026)
Work Location: On-Site – Henderson Community College
Job Location:
Henderson Community College serves credit, dual credit, adult education, and workforce development students in a three-county region of Northwest Kentucky. The college also serves several counties in Southwest Indiana by offering in-state tuition. Henderson is one of 16 colleges in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). The college and its faculty and staff are focused on student and community development and success. HCC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The MAINTech program aims to fill the employment gap between the current skill level of the available workforce talent pool and the current talent needs of local manufacturers. This program will provide entry-level talent: 1) employability/soft skills training, 2) basic technical skills often required by industry for entry-level positions, 3) Industrial Maintenance Technology training to cultivate a pool of new multiskilled technicians, and 4) a minimum of 144 on-the-job training hours over a 6-week period.
Position Duties/Responsibilities:
• Serves as the lead liaison for student and employer recruitment for MAINTech and assists program participants with navigating the advanced manufacturing pathways and collaborating with the instructor(s).
• Will organize and conduct community and industry outreach sessions promoting the need for multi-skilled technicians.
• Aides the Workforce Solutions department in the design, development, marketing, and delivery of business & industry training as it relates to MAINTech and related workforce development needs.
• Facilitates comprehensive support to students by operating in a case management/high touch “culture of care” service role focused on retention management, outreach, intervention, and employment success;
• Will maintain appropriate documentation and concise notes of participant and partner interactions, referrals, resources, and interventions relating to student and employer support and grant activity documentation.
• Assists with the preparation of grant progress reports.
• Other job duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
• Education and experience should be sufficient for a management position.
• Occasional travel to HCC’s business & industry and community partners is required.
• Experience working with students or adults from diverse backgrounds including underprepared, low-income, and underrepresented populations.
• Knowledge of a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and customer service skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement events and day-to-day operations/duties.
• Demonstrates and facilitates team spirit in the department and community.
Application Deadline: Open until filled; will begin reviewing applications on September 13, 2024.
To Apply: Please visit our website to make application online: https://careers.kctcs.edu/Henderson
In addition, please upload a letter of interest, resume, and transcripts.
Applicants will be notified if selected for an interview. Search may be extended if additional candidates are needed.