FLSA Classification
Exempt
Safety Designation
Safety Sensitive
Reports to
Director of Workforce Development
Contract Length
12 Months
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Deadline
May 25, 2025
Job Description
Summary/objective
Responsible for designing, coordinating, and implementing technical training programs for clients to ensure skill development and compliance with industry standards. This role works closely with company department heads, subject matter experts, and external vendors to assess training needs and deliver effective learning solutions that enhance workforce capabilities and performance.
Essential functions
· Coordinate, schedule, and track technical training programs and sessions.
· Supervise & evaluate instructors and other staff as applicable
· Serve as instructor for some training topics as needed and based on expertise
· Develop and monitor training project budget and ensure compliance with GPTC procurement policy.
· Engage in relationship building with local businesses & industry contacts through client meetings, community organizations, networking events, and other channels to increase impact on district.
· Collaborate with managers and technical leads to identify training needs and objectives within civilian and government businesses and industry.
· Develop and maintain training materials, manuals, and documentation.
· Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback and performance metrics.
· Maintain accurate training records, certifications, and compliance documentation.
· Effectively communicate with other GPTC employees/departments, clients, stakeholders, and external training providers.
· Manage Learning Management System (LMS) content related to technical training.
· Monitor industry trends to update and improve training practices and technologies.
· Support onboarding processes by coordinating initial technical training for new hires and orientating new hire with GPTC policy & procedures and other applicable functions.
· Provide logistical support for client training sessions such as pre-hire testing or certification testing.
· Approve leave, timesheets, and provide other administrative support related to supervised programs and employees.
Competencies
· Subject Knowledge: Knowledge of effective training strategies and development practices. Knowledge of administrative best practices and ability to set priorities based on this knowledge. Awareness of technical advances in industry and willingness to explore new training opportunities and research the market for customers.
· Communication and Relationship Building: Be an effective communicator, able to convey information clearly and concisely to stakeholders. Listen actively and respond appropriately to stakeholder inquiries, concerns, and feedback. Build relationships with staff, clients, students, and others.
· Leadership & Supervision: Cultivates a high performing environment by fostering professional growth among supervised staff, encouraging best practices, and promoting teamwork. Supports a culture of collaboration and lifelong learning with a growth mindset.
Supervisory responsibilities
· Supervise assigned full-time instructors, part-time staff, and adjunct instructors
Work environment
The position typically works in an office with frequent exposure to a shop/industry setting. The mission of the school may require work in other settings. A standard workweek is required, but evening or weekend hours may be required to accommodate activities.
Physical demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain stationary, move/position objects, move about their office, building and/or across campus and communicate with staff, students, clients, and other stakeholders. Employee may be required to perform extensive work at a computer display terminal.
Travel required
Travel within and outside of the Great Plains Technology Center district may be required for student or staff activities, professional development, and participation in other Great Plains Technology Center activities.
Required education and experience
· Bachelor’s degree in business, leadership, education or related field; or equivalent
Discrimination Statement
Great Plains Technology Center does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status, in any of its activities or operations. If you have any questions about equal opportunity, please contact Human Resources, 580-355-6371, hr@greatplains.edu.
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 at the discretion of the Superintendent and/or their designee.
Employment Benefits Include: 100% paid health insurance; paid sick leave; paid school holidays off; tuition reimbursement; 100% paid contribution to teacher’s retirement.
Great Plains Technology Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer