Job Description:
Introduction:
At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don't back down from hard work- we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities.
Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Team Overview:
A specialized category of study related to GAF's CARE technical training program, the GAF Roofing Academy targets an annual placement of 500+ -students-, coming from various sources, and operates much like a full-fledged technical training program. The relationship manager will act as a liaison with targeted national partners to attract and monitor participants in the learner's journey.
Summary:
The GAF Roofing Academy Lead Program Manager is charged with all aspects of the GAF Roofing Academy recruiting funnel partnerships. This nationwide Roofing Academy program is a primary feeder pool of roofing talent made available to contractors and the roofing industry. The Lead Manager will serve as a sourcing -funnel- and is responsible for securing quality sources of talent into the GAF Roofing Academy from multiple partnerships such as military, formerly incarcerated, immigrant and vocational populations on a national level.
The Lead Program Manager plays a key role in the recruitment, admission, support, and relationship management and placement of all graduates of the GAF Roofing Academy. This includes advertisement and -student- outreach, program evaluation and assessment and placement of graduates with contractors through apprenticeships and employment opportunities.
Essential Duties :
Manage Roofing Academy course scheduling and planning across the CARE team.
Work directly with CARE area managers to ensure placement goals are met.
Ensure on the job training and per diem funds are managed and distributed. These funds may be in the form of grants, stipends or scholarships. Work with Standard Industries to coordinate.
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Work closely with recruiting and placement specialists across the CARE team..
Liaise with internal technology partners in the continued development and management of the websiteandinnovativetechnologysolution(workbelt)designedtomatchcertifiedGAFRoofing Academy graduates with employers.
Provide metrics and tracking of candidates through the learner's journey of Attract, Educate, Connect, Evolve. Be able to identify where each candidate is located throughout their status in the learner journey.
Work with vocational schools to connect students with job sources.
Liaise with GAF territory managers to help connect graduates with preferred CCP contractors.
Assist with Facilitation of training, teaching classes and scheduling.
Work with specific program verticals (Military, Re-entry, NWIR, VoTech and other CBO's Community and national Based Organizations) to attract students to the program.
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Track recruitment efforts, admissions, registration, and placement
Utilize creative tactics like live events, digital marketing, network marketing and content creation to increase quality referrals.
Review and analyze data to identify enrollment, graduation and placement trends and recommend solutions to improve GAF Roofing Academy's ability to attract and hire new talent.
Work with employers in the GAF CCP contractor base to secure apprenticeships and opportunities for GAF Roofing Academy graduates.
Participate in events and programming designed to increase access to and participation in the GAF Roofing Academy.
Provide administrative and program support during key recruitment, orientation and welcome programs.
Under This Roof, We Require
Bachelor's degree in business, communications, education or a related field
5 - 7 years of proven experience in building and managing dynamic processes and programs from scratch
Outstanding verbal and written interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence others, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Operates effectively in an ambiguous environment and has a demonstrated track record of managing multiple projects and driving them to completion.
Demonstrated flexibility in approach and willingness to think creatively about experimenting with new channels.
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Knowledge of CCP programs to ensure alignment with overall company initiatives
Advanced recruiting knowledge of adult learning models & facilitation.
Intermediate analytical skills, with a track record of using data and metrics to evaluate needs, drive change and measure training impact
Ability to curate and record success stories to help market the program
Ability to travel 40-50%.
Under This Roof, We Also Value
Experience in manufacturing, building materials, roofing or construction
Bilingual Spanish
How We Protect What Matters Most
We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee's primary residence.
Professionalgrowthanddevelopmentareveryimportanttous!Weofferinternaltrainingprograms and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
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Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications.
Annual Salary Range: 112,500-143,750
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.
Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital's roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.
GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.
