PT Workforce Development Assistant

Summary This part‑time position supports the daily operations of the Workforce Development department through coordination of WEDnetPA grant activities, administrative support, student assistance, and employer engagement. The role includes assisting with workforce training enrollment, maintaining accurate records and reporting, supporting students throughout the registration process, and providing customer service to employers, students, and community partners. Reporting to the Executive Director of Workforce Development, the position ensures efficient program operations, compliance with grant requirements, and successful delivery of workforce training initiatives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Coordinate and administer all aspects of the WEDnetPA training grant program, including employer communication, documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements. Serve as a primary point of contact for employers, students, and community partners regarding workforce training programs and services. Provide student support through inquiries, enrollment processes, registration, orientation, and connecting students to workforce training opportunities and resources. Perform administrative and office support duties including scheduling, data entry, maintaining records, preparing reports, and managing departmental communications. Support workforce training operations, events, employer engagement activities, and special projects to ensure efficient program delivery and positive customer service experiences. Maintain accurate and confidential records in accordance with college, state, and WEDnetPA guidelines and procedures. Assist with grant administration, data tracking, reporting, and compliance activities. Assist with grant‑funded program operations by monitoring participant information and supporting communication with students, employers, and funding agencies. Manage, track, and forecast financial resources for student employment and full‑track funding. Ensure financial accountability through routine account reconciliations and monitor student payroll to prevent overpayments. Assist in developing short‑ and long‑term budget forecasts and analyze historical spending trends to project future funding needs. Communicate proactively with the Director of Career Development regarding approaching student funding limits. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Associate’s degree from an accredited institution or high school diploma/GED with at least 2 years of experience as an office assistant or administrative assistant. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance Fingerprinting). Preferred Accounting or budget management experience. Experience with financial tracking, payroll monitoring, and account reconciliation. Experience with student information systems, CRM systems, or workforce data management systems. Experience maintaining databases and preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Strong communication skills to inform employees and staff of developments. Ability to maintain confidentiality with students, staff, and the general public. Ability to work in a stressful and changing environment. Exceptional organizational skills. Professional and competent image in all interactions. Good judgment and critical thinking skills. Teamwork, initiative, customer service, and commitment to continuous professional growth. Physical Demands The employee frequently stands, walks, sits, uses hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. May regularly lift up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 20 pounds. Vision: close and distance vision. Work Environment The noise level is usually quiet to moderate. EEO Statement LCCC is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr