What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager Training Academy position at ABC Metro Washington?
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager to lead and oversee ABC CraftMasters Training Academy, where we ”Train the Future to Build the Future!”
Bring your skills and experience to ABC CraftMasters to provide adult education to the critically important world of the construction trades. Help to drive a growing and thriving construction and safety training program to help the next generation of craft and construction trades.
About Us:
ABC OF METRO WASHINGTON and ABC CRAFTMASTERS TRAINING TRUST
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Metro Washington is a national construction industry trade association representing more than 21,000 members nationwide.
At ABC CraftMasters Training Trust, our focus is to develop construction trade professionals through innovative educational programming that provides the Metro Washington Region with the most highly skilled workforce.
POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR: Construction Training Program Manager (CTPM)
REPORTING TO: Academy Manager
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Director of Education
SCOPE: Directly support the administration and oversight of the CraftMasters Training Academy Program as it evolves to meet the needs of the client groups and other constituencies.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluate instructors in classroom settings to identify strengths and opportunities. In conjunction with Academy Manager, provide feedback and guidance to recognize displayed skills and counseling on improvements, as may be required. Support development with sampling and feedback.
- Support Academy peers with database software (Flashpoint Construction Education) and participate in recording standard updates of class and student records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Support the development and pilot of an adjunct, supplementary construction or safety-related curriculum that qualifies as Related Training.
- Analyze and recommend modifications/improvements to training workflow and processes associated with the student and employer experience that will directly impact efficiency and quality to help drive client satisfaction.
- Assist the Academy Manager in the administration and oversight of all Registered Training Programs; conduct audits of all Registered Training Program locations as required by programs that utilize off-site learning.
- Routinely visit off-site training locations to evaluate and validate program compliance with facility and training requirements.
- Examine the status of course curriculum on an as-needed basis to ensure continuity in student progress.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
- Participate in continuing professional development to enhance skills offered by the role and as an aid to individual career advancement.
- Assist during Academy event preparation, instructor cadre gatherings, and ceremonies, as may be requested from time-to-time.
- Monitor online learning sessions to ensure veracity of learning process and to refine virtual education processes.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The Training Program Manager operates under supervision of the Academy Manager and is expected to perform all tasks related to the position’s basic functions with varying degrees of direct supervision. Collaboration and teamwork are considered a core value in execution of the responsibilities of the role.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Experience teaching adult learners.
- Ability to create and maintain strong positive relationships with students, instructors and internal staff across the enterprise.
- Strong orientation and energy toward collaboration and partnership with all levels of the organization; a strong team-player with skills and the ability to work independently when required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard online conferencing platforms (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.).
- Strong written and verbal communications skills that display clarity along with the ability to convey complex concepts and ideas in a tactful and effective manner.
- Exceptional organizational skills associated with planning and scheduling.
- Strong detail-orientation and ability to cross-check data when preparing reports and recommendations.
- Adept at organization and management of day-to-day Academy resources to fit the needs of students and instructors (i.e., classroom allocations, distribution of supplies, addressing web access, and similar).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess reliable transportation as significant local travel will be required approximately 20% of the time for site and instructor evaluations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
- 1 year of related training experience in a construction-related field.
- National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certifications relating to education and/or the Construction Industry.
- Familiarity with FlashPoint Construction Education Application.
- Direct hands-on or trainer-level experience in a standard construction trade helpful (i.e., Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing).
Schedule:
Hybrid
Monday through Thursday onsite 9am-6pm
Friday virtual from 8am-12:30pm
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- No weekends
Ability to Relocate:
- Beltsville, MD 20705: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Beltsville, MD 20705
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000