Program Department: Louisiana - WORC Grant
Reports To: Louisiana Regional Manager
Job Summary & Essential Functions
NextOp’s Expansion Manager is responsible for the growth and management of NextOp’s innovative training-to-career pathways employment project in Louisiana. The Manager will facilitate project planning and standardization, strategy development and implementation, corporate partner and training provider relationships, and reporting.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Corporate Partner and Training Provider Relationship Coordination
● Formalize relationships with regionalCorporate Partners and Training Providers in targeted, growth-oriented industries and career fields
● Persuasively sell organization to regional Corporate Partners and Training Providers and those that have an influence in veteran hiring
● Assist in the development of long-term relationships withCorporate Partners interested in hiring veterans and work closely with them to train and place veterans within their organizations
● Facilitate NextOp information sessions and regular briefings for key stakeholders.
● Adapt and grow expansion approach to other locations, regions, and industries.
Program Development and Career Placement
● Work with regional employers to strengthen and create direct training-to-employer pathway programs for veterans and military talent in Southeast Louisiana.
● Proactively source career leads, training opportunities, and screen potential candidates to ensure the most qualified candidate is matched with the proper opportunity.
● Create a positive candidate and client experience through problem resolution, immediate response to client and candidate's needs, and delivery of exceptional service.
● Assist in candidate development by providing guidance on industry training/ certification, resume building, interview skills, and networking
● Collaborates with local and regional organizations to increase awareness of all programs/training and make proper program referrals
● Tracks and reports all candidate interactions and outcomes in real-time using NextOp CRM tools and grant reporting software
● Builds and strengthens relationships with leadership from military installations, Skill bridge programs, military transition programs, and other key stakeholders.
● Adapt and grow expansion approach to other locations, regions, and industries.
● Supports marketing and media efforts by sharing candidate feedback with Programs Coordinator and EMP leadership
● Possibility for direct or indirect leadership of expansion focused FTE(s)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
● Self-motivated, positive, outgoing, personable, and able to relate well with diverse populations and age groups
● Able to take initiative, multi-task, work well under pressure, and complete required assignments in a timely fashion
● Excellent organizational skills
● Demonstrated commitment to the organization and able to timely complete required assignments
● Excellent verbal and written skills
● Ability to take initiative, multi-task, and work well under pressure
● Exceptional interpersonal skills; team player, ability to communicate with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, and flexible
● Should have excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with service-specific programs and transitioning/separating veterans
● Experience working independently and comfortable being managed remotely
Education & Experience Requirements
● Bachelor's degree required; four (4) years relevant military work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
● 3 years in sales, marketing, recruiting, or business development
● Experience in relationship-building with employers, training providers, military organizations, and other targeted constituents preferred
● Experience in organizing and coordinating events preferred
● Experience using social networking as related to veteran engagement preferred
● Experience working with military rank structure, protocols, and culture preferred
Initial goals of this project role:
● Serve a minimum of 210 veterans over the project term (3-year)
● Establish a minimum of 3 training →career pipelines optimal for veterans past experience and skills in resilientsectors (i.e. technology, healthcare, and trade/transportation/logistics)
● ExpandNextOp Louisiana's total number of Corporate Partners from 40 to 70 (75%increase)
Certifications & Licensure:
● Valid United States driver’s license required
Application:
If interested in applying for this role please email your resume and cover letter to Ben Armstrong at Armstrong@nextopvets.org - in the subject line, please include <Application> NextOp Regional Expansion Manager - (Your name)
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