Education & Training Assistant

About the role

This role supports the development and maintenance of strong partnerships with Federal and State agencies, including MI Works/SC Works, MEDC/SC Department of Commerce, and local educational institutions. The position is responsible for conducting outreach efforts, both through cold calling and in person visits, to recruit students for training programs and to promote career opportunities in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Planning and scheduling of facility tours with local area high schools, technical centers, and colleges to promote manufacturing.
• Aid in recruiting efforts for training programs, using creative methods to ensure best possible candidates are aware of training opportunities.
• Give presentations to both large and small groups; provide clear information and understanding of programs and answer any questions in detail to maximize recruiting efficiency.
• Assist Director of Keel in writing proposals to procure grant funds.
• Schedule potential students for assessment testing.
• Maintain current student performance, acting as an advisor/counselor to unlock students' full potential.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, college degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of administrative office experience.
• Three to five years’ experience working in a recruiting capacity with high schools and technical centers.
• Technical writing experience a must, experience in procurement of grant dollars (cradle-to-grave).
• Type 55 wpm, advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Associate’s degree in business related field.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Visio, etc.).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP Systems a plus.
• Must be able to interact well with others, strong reasoning ability and comprehension skills.
• High attention to detail, accurate, hardworking, and able to work with minimal direction.
• Ability to take direction from multiple individuals and prioritize.
• High energy level, contagiously positive personality, and ability to multi-task.
• This position requires the individual selected to be flexible with the ability to adapt to ever changing conditions.
• Frequent travel requirements.
• Potential prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, or reach within the office setting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Competitive Pay
• 401K Match
• HSA/FSA
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Shift Differentials
• Overtime Potential
• Paid on the Job Training
• Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
• Committed to Individual Career Growth

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Contact Information

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email talent@keelusa.com with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans