FT Professional Support - Apprenticeship Specialist

FT Professional Support - Apprenticeship Specialist Build your future at Lansing Community College! Title: FT Professional Support - Apprenticeship Specialist This Posting is Open Until Filled Thedate after which applications are not guaranteed reviewis: 5/7/2026 Compensation Type: Hourly Salary Employee Classification: FT Support Staff- Union Level: FT Professional Support-7 Division: Technical Careers Division - 406000 Department: Tech Careers Apprenticeships - 406401 Lansing Community College’s Technical Careers Division provides over 30 innovative program areas. Our collaborative and flexible team environment works with the local, regional, and national community for the success of every student. We believe in each other and find joy in our work, never stop learning or growing and we are guided by strong character, ethics, and integrity. We make a difference. Our dedication to diversity, inclusion, and universal access underscores our commitment to fostering an inclusive educational culture. If you seek an opportunity to work with a great team of faculty and staff committed to student success in a professionally driven environment, then consider the following opportunity. The Apprenticeship Specialist manages all elements related to apprenticeships and work-based learning programs (e.g., internships, co-ops, job shadows, etc.) within the Technical Careers Division. The Specialist is a primary contact with business and industry, establishes professional relationships and partnerships, and maintains communication with industry to promote, develop, and support Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) and other work-based learning opportunities for students. Specifically, these opportunities and partnerships allow students to apply knowledge and skills gained through education while serving industry and employer needs. The position facilitates the recruitment of potential student apprentices and coordinates students’ experiences before, during and after their apprenticeship work, or other work-based learning experience to help ensure success and overcome industry skill‑gaps. This position helps prepare the program budget and monitor expenditures; provide grant management oversight in relation to apprenticeships, and maintain liaisons with external agencies and advisory committees regarding issues of program development and service delivery. They will work primarily with employers, Capital Area Michigan Works, the State of Michigan and the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) to develop and execute Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs). The Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day operation and oversight of all processes, data collection and performance reports related to the RAPs. The Specialist will serve as a liaison to employers with program coordination and processes within instruction and technical support for Technical Careers programs. The Specialist will seek and develop new employer partnerships while strengthening existing workforce partnerships. Must demonstrate a commitment to the diversity of a multi-cultural population, as well as work effectively in a team-based environment, seeking continuous improvement and adherence to the community college philosophy. Regular on-campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community. LCC policy requires all LCC employees to be residents of the State of Michigan and to perform all work (with limited exceptions) within the State of Michigan. Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent combination of education and experience (Associate's Degree and two (2) years of related experience). Customer service experience. Demonstrated experience establishing business or community partnerships, or similar. Demonstrated experience organizing and managing data. Demonstrated experience giving public presentations. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated background in, and knowledge of, a technical careers area of study. Demonstrated experience designing, managing, and evaluating multi-faceted projects. Familiarity with internship and apprenticeship programs in technical education. Grant management experience. 2 years’ experience working with apprenticeship standards. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate with diverse constituencies. Demonstrated experience organizing events, promoting opportunities, or giving public presentations. Lansing Community College prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at lcc.edu/consumer-information/equal.html . #J-18808-Ljbffr Lansing Community College