Technical Training Program Designer

Title: Technical Training Program Designer Salary Range: $48,168 annually Contract Term Length: 12 Months Standard Hours: 37.5 Work Location: On-Site FLSA Status: Exempt College: West Kentucky Community & Technical College Campus Location: West Kentucky Community & Technical College Department: Workforce Solutions Total Rewards West Kentucky Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including: Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match Vacation/Sick Time Work-Life Balance 9.5 Paid Holidays 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions Employee Assistance Program Job Summary The Technical Training Program Designer – Nuclear Workforce Programs collaborates with industry partners, faculty, and workforce staff to design and develop customized, industry-aligned training programs that prepare individuals for careers in nuclear energy, advanced manufacturing, and related supply chain industries through WKCTC's Workforce Solutions division. This role ensures short‑term workforce training aligns with regional demand and industry standards while also exploring opportunities to embed nuclear industry competencies into existing academic programs. Job Duties Curriculum & Program Development — Ability to design and structure short‑term technical workforce training, develop instructional materials, and build stackable credential pathways aligned with industry standards. Industry Translation — Skill in converting employer workforce needs and identified skill gaps into practical, career‑ready training programs and academic pathway integrations. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement — Ability to work effectively across industry partners, faculty, workforce staff, and advisory groups to guide program development and implementation. Project Management — Strong organizational skills to manage multiple program development initiatives, documentation requirements, and implementation timelines simultaneously. Labor Market & Workforce Analysis — Ability to participate in needs assessments and interpret labor market data to ensure training aligns with regional nuclear and advanced manufacturing workforce demand. Grant Support & Reporting — Familiarity with grant‑funded workforce initiatives and the administrative and documentation responsibilities that accompany them. Nuclear/Technical Industry Fluency (preferred) — Working knowledge of the nuclear energy ecosystem, related supply chain industries, or regulatory training environments. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Workforce Development, Education, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Instructional Design, or a related field. Experience in curriculum development, workforce training program design, or technical education. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Workforce Development, Education, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Instructional Design, or a related field. Experience in curriculum development, workforce training program design, or technical education. Additional Skills Requested Knowledge of workforce training program development and curriculum design Ability to collaborate with industry partners, faculty, and workforce staff Strong project management and organizational skills Ability to translate employer workforce needs into training programs and career pathways Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Employee Rights Employee Polygraph Protection Act Equal Opportunity Employer The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution. #J-18808-Ljbffr