Governance Coordinator

* Full-time
* Vacancies:
One
* Salary: $60,000.00 annual; $28.85 hourly ($28.846154)
* Primary

Working Hours:

Monday – Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm
* FLSA Status:
Exempt

* Location:

Oklahoma City, OK
* Supervisory:
Not Applicable
* Travel:
Occasional
* Serve as the primary coordinator and administrator for the Governor’s Council on Workforce and Economic Development (GCWED), including planning, facilitation, documentation, and compliance with Open Meetings Act requirements.
* Support workforce system governance requirements by, tracking actions and follow-up items, and assisting with the development and maintenance of documentation and summaries.
* Act as a coordination point between agency leadership, monitoring staff, councils, and external partners to promote transparency, consistency, and accountability across monitoring and governance functions.
* Provide agency-level subject matter expertise on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), including review of local and regional plans, participation in American Job Center (AJC) certification, and support for system alignment with federal and state requirements.
* Support and advance Career Pathways initiatives, including coordination with partners and committees, documentation of priorities and action items, and alignment with statewide workforce goals.
* Coordinate and support Health Care Committees and related sector initiatives to strengthen workforce strategies and partner collaboration.
* Serve as a co-Youth Coordinator, providing visibility and leadership in youth workforce meetings, supporting coordination of youth initiatives, and ensuring alignment with WIOA youth requirements and agency priorities.
* Represent the agency at workforce-related meetings, conferences, youth convenings, and partner events, serving as a visible and professional presence statewide.
* Support executive-level outreach by coordinating CEO speaking engagements and community appearances in collaboration with the Communications Manager.
* Foster collaboration among Oklahoma Works core partners, including Department of Rehabilitation Services and Career Tech, to support cohesive, aligned workforce service delivery.
* Maintain organized records, tracking tools, and documentation to support continuity, compliance, and potential transition of duties as needed.
* Coordinate and manage conference registration, travel arrangements, and related logistics for the GCWED Chair and other individuals involved in GCWED and related workforce activities, as needed.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
* On-site attendance is an essential function of the position, as the role requires direct interaction with staff, clients, and on-site office resources.
** Knowledge of**:
* Workforce development systems, governance structures, and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
* Roles and responsibilities of state and local workforce partners, including Oklahoma Works core partners.
* Compliance concepts within publicly funded workforce programs.
* Open Meetings Act requirements and public-sector meeting governance.
* Career Pathways models and sector-based workforce strategies, including health care workforce initiatives.
* Youth workforce development principles and WIOA youth program requirements.
* Public administration practices, documentation standards, and records management.
* Federal and state policy guidance related to workforce programs.
** Skill and Competencies**:

* Coordination of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and governance processes.
* Written communication, including preparation of agendas, minutes, summaries, and executive-level materials.
* Verbal communication and facilitation with boards, committees, partners, and youth-serving stakeholders.
* Organizational and tracking skills to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and follow-up actions.
* Analytical skills to review plans and documentation for alignment and completeness
* Professional judgment and diplomacy in representing the agency and navigating sensitive discussions.
* Relationship-building and collaboration across agencies, sectors, and partner organizations.
* Attention to detail with the ability to maintain…