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Atlanta Technical College (ATC) is seeking highly qualified applicants for its Full-Time Career Preparation and Partnerships Manager position in the Student Engagement Division. This position is located at Atlanta Tech's Main campus just south of Downtown Atlanta.

Under general supervision of the Vice President of Student Engagement, The Career Preparation and Partnerships Manager will lead the strategic initiatives of the Center for Workforce Innovation (CWI) to enhance employer engagement, facilitate student placements, and ensure that our workforce development initiatives align with industry needs. This position requires a dynamic leader with a proven track record in employer relations, career services, and highly skilled in Team Management, Project Management, Data Analysis, and Effective Communication.

Duties and responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Lead and inspire a diverse team to implement a comprehensive employer engagement strategy, fostering a collaborative environment that drives results for ATC students and partners.
• Design and execute an innovative employer engagement strategy that strengthens partnerships and enhances opportunities for student career placements.
• Create and manage an account management plan with service level agreements (SLAs) for employer partners, ensuring alignment with their business and talent needs.
• Identify and research potential sponsor employers to understand their business needs and talent requirements, leveraging data to inform strategy.
• Develop and manage a cultivation plan for prospective employer partners, coordinating efforts with ATC stakeholders to maximize engagement.
• Conduct regular discussions with employers to gather feedback on talent needs and evaluate the effectiveness of current programs.
• Implement robust systems for tracking graduate placements and employer interactions, analyzing data to inform program improvements and strategic decisions.
• Build and oversee a comprehensive list of work-based experiences and post-graduation placement opportunities for ATC students.
• Ensure students are equipped with the necessary skills for job applications, interviews, and successful workplace integration through workshops and counseling.
• Develop and manage an efficient placement system for students, coordinating job placement services between students and employers.
• Coordinate engagement and placement activities in alignment with special populations associated with grants and those requiring workplace accommodations.
• Collaborate with other college services to enhance the workforce pipeline and build relationships with local community networks.
• Develop and recommend changes to policies and procedures to meet program goals and ensure compliance with TCSG policies and state/federal regulations.
• Oversee the financial and budget operations of the department, ensuring resources are allocated effectively.
• Monitor personnel activities for compliance and conduct evaluations to support staff development and program effectiveness.
• Serve as the college's representative at civic and employer meetings, promoting CWI programs and advocating for workforce development initiatives.
• Make impactful presentations about the college's programs, labor market conditions, and trends to stakeholders, employers, and community partners.
• Organize job fairs, industry presentations, and on-campus employer engagement events to enhance visibility and opportunities for students.
• Complete administrative reports, maintain records of student and employer interactions, and track job placement statistics for funding purposes; and
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the mission of the Center for Workforce Innovation.

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• Knowledge of Student Information System, KMS (Knowledge Management Systems)
• Skill in the use of computers and job related software programs
• Knowledge of current policies, laws, trends and developments in the field
• Ability to translate technical data into information that can be used in a variety of settings and populations
• Leadership skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Skill in interpersonal relations an in dealing with the public

Minimum Qualifications:

Must possess and demonstrate a Bachelor's degree in a related field AND Three (3) years of work-related experience.

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Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for the next steps in the selection process.

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As set forth in its student catalog, Atlanta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). For further information regarding these laws (Title VI and IX) contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Atlanta Technical College, Cleveland Dennard Center, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: tpaggett@atlantatech.edu . To request reasonable accommodations upon enrollment (Section 504/ADA), contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Atlanta Technical College, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: tpaggett@atlantatech.edu . Faculty and staff with questions about equity or reasonable accommodation should contactGeorgina Dumay, Director, HumanResources, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 180A, Atlanta Technical College 1560 Metropolitan Pkwy. SW, Atlanta Georgia 30310.gdumay@atlantatech.edu.

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The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.