Manager, Emerging Talent Programs – Travelers EDGE

Travelers • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

In partnership with the AVP, Emerging Talent Programs, leads in coordinating many aspects of the Travelers EDGE ® program. The goal of the program is to increase the number of students from local academic partners to attend college and help students graduate from college through scholarship support and academic advising, while building awareness of careers in the insurance industry. This role will support Travelers EDGE scholars.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 4-5 years of experience with developmental programs.
• People leadership experience.
• Strong written and verbal communications.
• Detailed oriented.
• Proven high degree of accuracy.
• Well organized.
• 4 years of professional experience working in Leadership Development or related business experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the AVP, Emerging Talent Programs in developing and executing recruitment and program strategies and policies.
• Screens potential candidates for the program and acts as the liaison with high school partners, college partners, and community-based organizations on recruiting plans.
• Ensures appropriate systems are in place to attract, select, reward, train and motivate scholars.
• Gathers internship opportunities and reviews proposed internship assignments with managers to determine if their internships are appropriate for the scholar.
• Coordinates the planning, communication, and payroll management of the internship process.
• Responsible for the coaching and development of scholars through their program experience, including all HR management components such as performance management.
• Meets with external college/university partners to ensure scholars academic success and discuss program needs.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with business partners and program stakeholders (e.g. HR Business Partners and Community Relations)
• Plans and executes events for Travelers EDGE (e.g., professional development institute, H.S. info sessions, Travelers day, etc.)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager