Leader Development Coordinator

Talascend is currently seeking a hybrid Leader Development Coordinator with a leading automotive manufacturer located in Warren, Michigan.

Job Description:

The Leader Development Coordinators supports leader development learning experiences by planning and supporting various learning activities that are offered. In this role you are an individual contributor with subject matter expertise. You are responsible for aspects of learning transformation and / or operations at the business unit level. You will administer and implement all training programs in accordance with the business' initiatives and learning strategies adapting to changing priorities and operating environments as needed. This is all done by collaborating and interacting with Learning COE, customers, and internal and external partners. The focus is on leader development processes.
 
Responsibilities:

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) for leadership learning events and platforms.
• Coordinate the deployment of leadership development training strategy.
• Coordinate with facilities for classroom, building, and assets management for in-person programs.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for reservations, event space and food services for in-person programs.
• Collaborate with Head of Leadership Development and the Learning Program Managers, business partners and internal partners to deploy training strategy and/or detailed training plans.
• Provide communication announcements for training events.
• Manage participant lists and schedule training events for virtual and in-person training in response to organizational needs. Validate/process training record completions/rosters to LMS.
• Expert in Learning Management System (LMS) and Degreed to support field with usage/reports/partner with Global Team.
• Gather, print, order, purchase instructional materials/supplies for learning events.
• Conduct translation reviews for regional materials.
• Review applicable data and information to find opportunities, lessons learned to support the development of effective training resources.
• Focal point to lead Global Leader Training actions (strategy implementation, logistics, follow up, develop, and deploy train-the-trainer sessions where needed).
• Establish and implement a facilities management process for all rooms, building, and assets that leverages to deliver in-person programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Business administration, or related field.
• Worked in similar positions for at least 2 years (specifically in training); Project Management; and Event Planning.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to establish trust and credibility.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Prior LMS administration experience is strongly preferred.