Posted 10/06/08

POSITION SPECIFICATION

TITLE:                                    TRAINING CONSULTANT             

 

LOCATION:               MASSMUTUAL

                                    1295 STATE STREET

                                    SPRINGFIELD, MA 01111-0001                              

 

COMPANY                 MASSMUTUAL FINANCIAL GROUP

BACKGROUND:

 Founded in 1851, MassMutual Financial Group is a diversified financial services organization.  More than 27,000 employees and representatives serve nearly 13 million clients with a broad portfolio of products and services including life insurance, mutual funds, money management, trust services, retirement planning products, annuities, disability insurance and long-term care insurance. The company’s key subsidiaries include OppenheimerFunds, a leading mutual fund family; Babson Capital Management, a provider of investor services; and Cornerstone Real Estate, which offers real estate equities.  MassMutual’s products are distributed through 1,500 U.S. offices and through affiliated financial institutions, brokerages, and accountants around the world.

As a global diversified financial services organization, MassMutual Financial Group balances its U.S.-based operations with a growing presence overseas. These global businesses provide excellent opportunities to complement MassMutual's long-established operations in the United States.  MassMutual International leads our sales activities worldwide - including the regions of Asia, Europe and Latin America.   

The MassMutual Financial Group companies have the experience and disciplined financial expertise required by today’s sophisticated individual, corporate and institutional investors.  From $456 billion in assets in 2006 to $505 billion in assets under management at year end 2007. Premium and other deposits totaled $29,438 billion in 2007.  

The company is organized as a mutual company.  It recently ranked number 90 in the Fortune 500 and was also named one of Fortune’s “Most Admired” companies.  MassMutual’s headquarters is in Springfield, Massachusetts.

 POSITION SUMMARY

 As a member of the Talent Management organization, this Training Consultant position is responsible for the design, implementation and on-going evaluation of strategic human performance improvement initiatives, including manager/leader development.  Consultant will need to influence leaders at all levels on educational strategies and decisions. 

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:

·         Accountability for Manager Effectiveness initiatives (concept to delivery)

·         Development and delivery of highly effective and engaging training programs that increase organizational effectiveness and improve performance

·         Drive organizational change and development in support of strategic initiatives

·         Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Business Leaders and Training Managers on the structure of training programs, linking training to specific skill requirements and organizational goals

·         Monitor the quality and effectiveness of training programs and make changes as appropriate

·         Evaluate vendors to select the best service provider to meet business needs

·         Maintains primary responsibility for delivering training programs in an expert manner and facilitates programs outside of assigned curricula to support team members and shifting business needs.

·         Maximize operational and organizational efficiencies through technology enhancements and process improvements.

·         Define and provide meaningful metrics for senior level leaders to demonstrate the impact of leadership development programs on their business 

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Bachelor’s degree; preferred Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Instructional Design, or related field

·         5+ years experience in learning and development, specifically manager/leadership development in a corporate learning environment

·         Successful proven history working and influencing senior level leaders

·         Ability to manage tasks at a tactical and strategic level

·         Expertise in Instructional Design methodologies and practices, and Human Performance Technology

·         Exceptional relationship building and change management skills

·         Ability to perform in highly complex and stressful situations

·         Self-starter

·         Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential

·         Expert in MS Office applications (primarily Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
 

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

 COMPENSATION:

We pay competitive base salaries and we reward performance. Our salary structure is commensurate with experience. In addition, you will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits program including medical insurance and 401(K). 

CONTACT:                Michele Equale

                                    Director Executive Recruiting

                                    MassMutual

                                    mequale@massmutual.com

                                    413 744-7678

 

 

Posted 09-18-08

Primax of Wakefield, Massachusetts offers a wide range of business services that meet the credit card and debit card needs of businesses and financial institutions throughout North America and the Caribbean. Since our inception in 1981, we have prided ourselves on providing our employees a solid career path in a secure and nurturing environment

About the Opportunity
We consistently promote from within and encourage internal mobility. Primax offers significant opportunities for growth and career advancement. A commitment to excellence is deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. You'll be working with a visible and accessible management team.

Job Title         Education Coordinator

Location  Wakefield

Reports To      Senior Vice President/Administration

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

 

  • Develop and conduct internal training for all new employees, including orientation and basic training for all staff using curriculum developed in conjunction with management staff from each division.
  • Coordinate training schedule with hiring and training demands of company
  • Formulate teaching outline and determine instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings and workshops
  • Select or develop training aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials and reference works
  • Test trainees to measure progress and evaluate effectiveness of training
  • Confer with management, supervisors and employees to gain knowledge of work situations requiring training
  • Develop and conduct external training meetings for NEBA members and HCS/PPS clients, including monthly NEBA webcasts and training sessions where we bring clients into our offices. Training will include FDR systems, bank operations, and general payments industry info. 

 

Qualifications

  • Excellent communication and organization skills
  • The ability to pull required information from each division's staff and place it into a format and media which will allow the trainer to conduct the actual training, only using operating staff to answer specific questions which may arise.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
  • Creative ability, writing proficiency and visual graphics design ability.
  • Excellent public speaker at ease moderating large groups.

 

Please send resume to rgaffny@primaxpayments.com

 

 

 

Posted 09/11/08

Job Description

 

Proposed title: Associate Director

MIT Sloan Area or Department: MIT Leadership Center

FTE permanent

Reports to: Mary Schaefer, Executive Director, MIT Leadership Center 

Those interested in the position can direct their applications to Mary Schaefer, Executive Director, MIT Leadership Center, but should also apply online through the MIT website job postings http://web.mit.edu/

Mary Schaefer

Executive Director

MIT Leadership Center

30 Memorial Drive, E60-166

Cambridge, MA 02142

schaefer@mit.edu

 Position Overview

The MIT Leadership Center seeks an associate director to develop, manage and promote an innovative MBA leadership curriculum, workshops and related Center activities for a top-ranking global business school. The associate director works closely with the faculty director, MBA program offices and students  to help design and implement leadership curriculum and courses; manage development of and logistics for up to 50 leadership workshops annually; promote the leadership offerings to MBA students; manage relationships with industry executives and speakers; direct events and conferences with students and other stakeholders; oversee the development and production of curriculum and promotional materials; select and manage all vendors to produce Center events and workshops; and participate in developing the Center’s strategy and direction. 

Requirements: Minimum six years experience and a degree in business, communication, academic administration, leadership development or related field; strong experience in program/curriculum development, events and communication management; a creative self-starter with the ability to work effectively individually as well as part of cross-disciplinary teams that include staff from other departments, faculty, vendors, and students; adeptness at establishing effective working relationships with faculty and corporate executives; ability to think and act strategically; and outstanding writing, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. A background in higher education, academic administration and familiarity with MIT a plus.  Knowledge of leadership development theory and practice helpful. 

 

Posted 09/11/08

 

Job Description

 Proposed title: Associate Director

MIT Sloan Area or Department: MIT Leadership Center

FTE permanent

Reports to: Mary Schaefer, Executive Director, MIT Leadership Center

Those interested in the position can direct their applications to Mary Schaefer, Executive Director, MIT Leadership Center, but should also apply online through the MIT website job postings http://web.mit.edu/

Mary Schaefer

Executive Director

MIT Leadership Center

30 Memorial Drive, E60-166

Cambridge, MA 02142

schaefer@mit.edu

 Position Overview

The MIT Leadership Center seeks a full-time associate director to develop, manage and promote an innovative MBA leadership curriculum, workshops and related Center activities for a top-ranking global business school. This person would work closely with the faculty director, MBA program offices, students  and industry to help design and implement leadership curriculum and courses, manage development of and logistics for a series of leadership workshops, and  promote the offerings to students. The associate director would direct events and conferences with students and other stakeholders, and oversee the development and production of curriculum and promotion materials. The associate director would select and manage all vendors to produce Center events and workshops. The associate director would also participate in developing the Center’s strategy and direction. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

·         Develop and implement action-based and skill-development leadership curriculum and workshop offerings, primarily for MBA students.

·         Oversee development and delivery of up to 50 leadership workshops annually for MIT Sloan students and alumni.

·         Coordinate logistics and event management for conferences, and MBA leadership workshops.  Plan and direct significant special events, including large conferences and executive forums. Manage relationships with senior executives, donors, speakers, vendors, and MBA program offices.

·         Work with companies and executives, faculty, staff and students to manage and evaluate leadership workshops and courses for the MBA program.

·         Participate in discussions regarding policy and leadership curriculum requirements for the MBA program.

·         Participate in coordinating Center operations.

 Supervision Received

This person will report to the Executive Director of the MIT Leadership Center, but also will be responsible to the Faculty Director for developing leadership programs. The associate director must also work with the center’s administrative support staff. Goals are developed with the directors and other core faculty; work is reviewed informally on an ongoing basis and formally at key stages.

 Supervision Exercised

This person does not have formal supervision responsibility, although s/he is expected to oversee the work of vendors and to coach and guide others (e.g. students, administrative help and colleagues) to build support and consensus among diverse groups.

 Qualifications/Technical Skills

A minimum of six to eight years experience and a degree in business, academic administration, leadership development or related field is required. The associate director should have strong experience in program/curriculum development, events and project management. This person should be a creative self-starter and be able to work effectively individually and as part of cross-disciplinary teams that include faculty, staff from other departments, vendors, and students. Should be adept at establishing effective working relationships with faculty and corporate executives.  Must be able to think and act strategically and possess outstanding writing, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. A background in higher education, leadership, academic administration and familiarity with MIT a plus.  Knowledge of leadership development theory and practice helpful.