Training Administrator

Purpose

Colonna’s Shipyard is seeking a Training Administrator to support training operations and programs in Norfolk, VA.

The Training Administrator plays a key role in enhancing the competencies of our employees by supporting training and workforce development programs that align with our Company’s core values. This position directly serves our production workforce on site and is responsible for ensuring that training programs are well‐organized, effective, and aligned with the organization’s strategic goals, while also managing the administrative and logistical aspects of training coordination and delivery.

To excel in this role, the Training Administrator should have a strong passion for customer service and employee learning and development with the ability to effectively communicate and engage with employees at all levels and external stakeholders. Initiative, creativity, attention to detail, and organizational abilities will be critical in creating, executing, and maintaining impactful training initiatives. Position is full time, onsite, and may require work hours outside of a standard work week.

• Assess training needs and identify skill gaps through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with employees, managers, instructors, or customer representatives.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders (to include Mechanics, Trade Leaders, HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Company leadership and other stakeholders) to ensure training content is relevant and effective.
• Coordinate training and workforce development events by determining and securing date, time, location, facilitator, and number of participants, etc. Maintain training schedules and rosters for internal and external trainings.
• Serve as a professional resource for employees and managers regarding training and workforce development programs and promote the use of training and workforce development services.
• Monitor participant progress and performance, offering additional support or resources as needed.
• Manage logistics such as venue arrangements, equipment setup, and participant registration for internal and external training. Ensure trainers have the necessary resources and materials for effective delivery.
• Key support to various workforce development programs (Apprenticeship, Management Trainees, Internship, etc.) and provide mentorship to program incumbents.
• Support and/or lead projects of various size, as assigned and under the direction of Workforce Development/HR leadership, relevant to employee training and development initiatives.

• Ensure training and workforce development programs comply with industry regulations, organizational policies, and quality standards.
• Stay updated on changes in laws and best practices relevant to training and development.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with education institutions/third‐party vendors, workforce development agencies/organizations.
• Stay abreast of the new trends and tools in employee development.

• Track and report on training and workforce development expenditures to ensure alignment with budgetary constraints.
• Maintain accurate records of training and workforce development activities, participant attendance, and assessment outcomes.
• Collect data, conduct analysis, and generate/present reports to help evaluate needs and effectiveness of training and workforce development programs, to include ROI. Make informed recommendations based on findings.
• Utilize software and other technological tools to streamline administration and enhance the training experience.

• Must have Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of professional exempt‐level experience relative to position. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Must have proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including third‐party training providers and public workforce systems and employees of all levels (deckplate to executive).
• Must have strong organizational, administrative, analytical, and problem‐solving skills.
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