WM Hiring for Program Administrator- Houston, TX at Hartford, Connecticut Full Time

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Are you a master of organization and a wizard of creativity? We seek a passionate and innovative Program Administrator to join our new Program Management Team. As the Program Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in planning, orchestrating, and enhancing our Professional Development Programs, while infusing them with a touch of imaginative flair. If you’re an extremely detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication skills and a knack for turning tasks into artistic endeavors, we want you to bring your magic to our organization.

This is a Hybrid opportunity in HOUSTON, TX

Reporting to the Senior Program Manager in Learning Engagement

I. Job Summary

The Program Administrator will be part of the new Program Management Team supporting Professional Development Programs at WM. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a passion for detail and organization.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Manage administrative aspects of Professional Development Programs, including scheduling courses, budget forecasting, and tracking and communication.

• Oversee program budget, including actuals and forecast tracking.

• Ensure all program administrative and training coordination details are handled appropriately.

• Centralize and coordinate onboarding activities for all Program participants.

• Collaborate with leaders across Lines of Business to Create, maintain, and publish a program calendar.

• Manage logistics for all training events – instructor and virtual learning events – from invitations to scheduling hotels, planning team building activities and dinner events, and communicating to all relevant people.

• Manage collection of training feedback – work with the Program Manager to evaluate information and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Schedule regular progress calls with coaches/trainees and the Program Management Team.

• Schedule and participate in regular governance council meetings.

• Work with the Program Analyst to prepare progress reporting.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory duties.

IV. Qualifications

The requirements listed below represent the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

• Experience working independently and effectively in a collaborative team environment/matrixed organization with a broad cross-section of people and organizations.

• Superior organizational skills

• Deadline-driven

• Ability to learn and thrive in a complex environment

• Collaborative spirit

• Problem solving and decision-making skills

• Exceptional communication skills

A. Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or relevant field. OR 3+ years experience in an administrator-type role.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• None required.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

• Significant knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with substantial experience with web-based interactive systems.

• Demonstrate exceptional presentation skills.

V. Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and the job’s work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Hybrid office setting in Houston, TX

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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