NHTI, Concord’s Community College – SUPPLEMENTAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Classification:  Program Planner I                                                                                                                          Function Code:  7113-058

Position Title:  Program Planner –BTC                                                                                                              Date Established: 06/23/75

Position Number: 9Temp                                                                                                                     Date of Last Amendment: 05/14/08

SCOPE OF WORK:  To assist in NHTI’s efforts to provide comprehensive corporate/community education and training programs that meet the needs of business and industry organizations.  This position reports to the Director of the Business Training Center at NHTI.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Coordinates the planning and delivery of training programs and related services through the BTC;
• Assists in the cultivation and maintenance of relationships with client companies, economic development organizations and other stakeholders in the NH workforce development system;
• Assists in recruiting instructors and trainers, the development of contracts, purchasing and other key processes;
• Creates training schedules, assists in the production of catalogs, marketing materials and website;
• Assists in the development and management of programs/projects and curriculum development;
• Responsible for the management of off-site customized training contracts;
• Assists with the analysis of fiscal data, program/course evaluations and alignment to industry standards in order to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness;
• Complies with all system, college, state and federal rules and regulations including, but not limited to health and safety policies, the State of New Hampshire Policy on Sexual Harassment, administrative rules, civil rights laws, etc.;
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:  Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in business administration, engineering, IT, or related field.  Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Two years’ of experience in project management, business administration, human resource management, technology, marketing /sales, corporate training, or related field with responsibility for program planning, monitoring and evaluation.  Each additional year of approved work experience may be substitute for one year of required formal education. 

License/Certification:  Valid NH driver’s license or access to transportation for statewide travel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Solid project management and computer skills, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Access.  Knowledge of adult learning styles. Knowledge and understanding of competitive issues facing business and industry.  Ability to manage training programs, conduct needs assessment and facilitate group meetings. Ability to demonstrate an understanding of computer aided applications in business and industry.

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of the policies and regulations relevant to the program area in which assigned.  Knowledge of grant proposal writing. Knowledge of best practices in corporate training.  Knowledge of planning and budgeting strategies.   Working knowledge of research and planning methods and planning techniques.  General knowledge of current social and economic problems.  Ability to detect and define problem areas and causes and to create and develop effective solutions, including the exercise of sound judgment in evaluating situations, planning action, making decisions and setting priorities.  Ability to work independently to develop new or alternative approaches to meet changing and variable conditions.  Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various levels of government and the general public.  Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:  This class specification is descriptive of general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this class title.