Career Development Specialist

Gaylor Electric • Fishers, IN

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About The Position

The Career Development Specialist will coordinate the apprenticeship program at Gaylor Electric by developing communication strategies to reach potential candidates in various secondary and postsecondary schools and organizations across all Gaylor locations. This role is responsible for designing the apprenticeship program's overall structure and meeting all apprenticeship program goals.

Requirements

• Uses Gaylor Core Values as tools to carry out all job responsibilities
• Support the education department by meeting program expansion goals
• Provide insightful programming to improve craft pathways and skills
• Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills
• Possesses good organizational, problem-solving skills, and good business acumen
• Organizes and prioritizes workload to meet deadlines
• Organizes and maintains schedules, agendas, and travel arrangements
• Works collaboratively with other departments
• Become a trusted "sounding board" and encouraging voice for Gaylor team members
• Travel within and out of state to fulfill job responsibilities
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Understanding of learning management systems
• Must be computer literate and able to process documents in Microsoft Suite in addition to quickly learning Gaylor's operating software
• Bachelors' degree or equivalent professional experience
• Understanding of apprenticeship and internship programs or previous experience with training and/or education

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish / English is a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of the apprenticeship program at all locations
• Organize and ensure all training for the apprenticeship program occurs
• Identifies areas for improvement and resolves issues related to the apprenticeship program and general recruiting and provides recommendations to promote effective, efficient Gaylor best practices
• Develops and maintains programming that improves apprenticeship retention
• Monitor, update, and maintain accurate reports on apprentices' completion of training and classroom hours
• Maintain current funding and pursue new funding for programs while working collaboratively with other departments
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees