Training Operations Assistant (Program Support Specialist 1)

M.C. Dean, Inc

$71K — $107K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma with 6+ years of experience, or 4+ years with an Associate's degree, or a Bachelor's degree with no experience.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and resolve practical problems.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in multitasking and managing multiple responsibilities.
  • Advanced skills in MS Office Suite and familiarity with MS SharePoint.
  • Experience in project coordination or training operations, preferably in a security or corporate training environment.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate training logistics, including scheduling and resource management with external vendors.
  • Manage registrations and participant onboarding for both onsite and online training formats.
  • Track attendance and progress of training sessions and report on engagement metrics.
  • Serve as the primary contact for troubleshooting user access issues and technical problems.
  • Communicate training schedules and completion updates to team leads and managers.
  • Process financial documentation related to course registrations and assist in budget management.

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment focused on innovation and customer outcomes.
  • Opportunities for professional growth through training and tuition reimbursement.
  • Open communication with senior leadership and local management.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a Training Operations Assistant (Program Support Specialist 1) to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.

Responsibilities

The Training Operations Assistant will manage the end-to-end administration of our professional development programs. In this role, you will handle diverse training formats-including onsite workshops and self- paced online learning-serving as the primary operational link between external training vendors, internal employees, and team leads.

Responsibilities Include:
  • Training Scheduling Phase
    • Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact to coordinate and secure training dates with external vendors while aligning with internal business schedules.
    • Format-Specific Planning: * Onsite Training: Coordinate logistics, manage venue requirements, oversee resource planning, and finalize physical attendee rosters.
      • Self-paced Online Learning: Coordinate platform access, manage user seat allocations, and oversee initial registration setups.
    • Internal Communication: Partner closely with team leads and managers to identify training needs, secure leadership approval, and communicate scheduled dates to participants.
    • Financial Administration: Process course registrations, manage payment workflows, and handle initial purchasing documentation.
  • Training Tracking Phase
    • Enrollment & Onboarding Verification: Manage the formal enrollment process, ensuring all participants are correctly registered in the respective learning systems.
    • Progress Monitoring: * Actively track attendance and participation for onsite sessions.
      • Monitor completion rates, milestones, and engagement metrics for self-paced online courses.
    • Issue Resolution: Serve as the first line of support to troubleshoot user access issues, account transfers, or platform technical glitches.
    • Post-Training Updates & Hand-offs: * Inform attendees' managers upon successful course completion.
      • Log completion data accurately to plan and map out the next sequential training steps for the employee's development path.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:
  • High School Diploma with 6+ years of experience or
  • 4+ with an Associates degree or
  • 0+ years of experience with a Bachelors degree.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and resolve practical problems.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone and in writing.
  • Must have strong multitasking skills.
  • Must have strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, interaction with customer portals.
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite; knowledge of MS SharePoint


Qualifications & Skills
  • Proven experience in project coordination, administrative support, or training operations (experience in a physical security or corporate training environment is a plus).
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to confidently interface with external vendors and internal leadership.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple moving parts across different learning formats.


What we offer:
  • A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
  • An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
  • Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
  • Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:
  • A competitive salary
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Military Reserve pay offset
  • Paid maternity leave


Abilities:
  • Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
  • Sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
  • Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
  • Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Pay Range

USD $71,840.00 - USD $107,760.00 /Yr.

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