Van Meter Inc.

Learning and Development Coordinator

Van Meter Inc. Cedar Rapids, IA

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Summary

The Learning and Development (L&D) Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting our purpose to create lasting value for those we serve by supporting our culture of learning. Key responsibilities include scheduling and coordinating company training classes, conferences, and meetings; tracking training requests and attendance; coordinating training sessions; completing grant application processes; maintenance of our internal SharePoint site; maintenance of our Learning Management Systems; and maintain our inventory of materials. This individual is seen as a champion for the company and sets the example by promoting our culture, our values and our purpose.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

  • Provides general administrative and project support for the Learning & Development Department
  • Supports all areas of L&D: onboarding, employee development, leadership development and engagement
  • Coordinates the scheduling of training to include: communication of the training opportunities, calendar invites, rooms reservations, room set-up, meals, audiovisual needs, handouts, etc.
  • Responsible for administration of our Learning Management System to include: helping internal users, ensuring materials are accurate, working with our vendors to maintain records and structure, and providing reports
  • Responsible for updating internal SharePoint pages and resources
  • Reinforces learning by ensuring follow-up surveys, activities, or materials get to the participants and leaders in a timely manner as defined by each program
  • Supports the annual employee feedback survey to include: data management, input of organizational structure and assistance with reports
  • Documents and maintains updates Learning & Development processes and ensures these are current
  • Tracks and manages inventory and ordering of Learning & Development materials
  • Coordinates, tracks, and prepares training grants
  • Participates in projects of various levels of complexity to design learning solutions for any level of the organization
  • Partners with other Organizational Effectiveness teams (i.e. Human Resources, Continuous Improvement and Health, Wellness and Safety) for providing support for our culture, engagement of people and values of our company
  • Manages deliverables while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality; clearly defines and documents learning/project plans
  • Strives for continuous improvement for self, team and organization

Critical Success Factors

  • Promotes our culture and values
  • Leads by example with positive work ethic and attitude
  • Exhibits a professional, helpful image when working with external and internal customers
  • Strives to conduct themselves in an ethical manner by upholding company values and ensures fair decisions are made in the best interest of the company
  • Project management skills with the ability to prioritize and juggle multiple priorities
  • Detail oriented with strong analytical, problem solving and decision making ability
  • Readiness to modify approach or style when the situation requires it
  • Uses sound judgment that is consistent with company standards, practices, policies, procedures, and regulation or law
  • Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple priorities
  • Ability to learn, grow, and adapt to change
  • Ability to successfully work independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
  • Excellent communication skills, including written and oral
  • Maintains a bias-free approach to situations and people
  • Self-motivated with strong desire to take initiative
  • Drive for continuous improvement

Job Requirements/Specifications

  • High School diploma or GED required, college education preferred Strong computer skills including experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • 0-2 years of experience with Learning & Development, Human Resources or administrative work preferred
  • Customer Service experience required
  • Project management experience preferred
  • Ability to interact with others in a professional manner

Work Environment & Physical Demands

  • Occassional (less than 1 time per week): climbing, vision adjustment, color vision, driving, confined area, high places, dusts
  • Sometimes (less than 1/3 of the time): lifting, carrying, pushing, bending @ the waist, twisting upper body, kneeling, crouching, works alone
  • Frequently: standing, walking, vision acuity far, depth perception, field of vision, works indoors
  • Consistently: sitting, reaching, working with hands & fingers, talking, hearing, vision acuity- near, works with others, customer contact

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an incumbent. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities, duties or responsibilities. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Van Meter is an EOE/M/W/Vets/Disability Employer
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Human Resources
  • Industries

    Wholesale

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