Development Program Specialist

: Under general supervision, FACILITATES talent programs within our Operations functions. PARTNERS with the Program Manager and Business Leaders to design and execute best-in-class program and internship experiences that attract, develop, and retain top early talent. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. PARTNERS with the Program Manager and Business Leaders to design meaningful program experiences that meet the goals and objectives of the department. 2. OVERSEES day-to-day program activities across multiple cohorts and programs, which could include onboarding, training, rotation assignments, networking, leadership exposure, and/or mentorship. 3. HOSTS summer internship experiences and COORDINATES activities and business involvement across multiple job families and departments. 4. DEVELOPS and MANAGES events and conferences that align with pillars of the program and internship experiences, which may include vendor management, budget tracking and allocation, and other event logistics. 5. ASSESSES learning and development needs of program participants, PARTNERS with internal trainers and facilitators to identify curriculum to meet these needs and CREATES the structure and forum of delivery. 6. FOSTERS a sense of community among program participants by using innovative methods to connect and engage cohorts. 7. CREATES and regularly SHARES resources that outline program expectations and REPORTS on program experiences for participants, business stakeholders, and recruiting teams. 8. TRACKS and REPORTS on the progression and development of the program participants and progress towards KPIs. 9. PROVIDES ongoing support for program participants in a scalable way and continuously EVALUATES the support model to provide an exceptional program experience, while managing a high volume of participants. 10. SOLICITES feedback from participants and program stakeholders, REPORTS on feedback themes, and RECOMMENDS and IMPLEMENTS program changes. 11. ASSISTS with other responsibilities in support of the larger Campus Recruiting and Programs organization, as needed 12. ADHERES to the Code of Conduct, company policies, and operating principles. 13. MEETS attendance standard at business location to perform necessary job functions and to facilitate interaction with management and co-workers. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree or military experience
• 2-3 years of experience in a role leveraging project management skills or a role focused on program management, recruitment, human resources, higher education, or learning and development
• 1+ years of leadership or supervisor experience (at GEICO preferred)
• Experience in early talent mentorship, potentially through higher education, recruiting, human resources, or various program management experience
• Experience leveraging Microsoft Office tools in a corporate environment to track and report on business outcomes
• Event management experience, coordinating events or conferences for large audiences in a corporate setting
• Experience managing multiple projects or programs simultaneously, while all at different project/program stages

#LI-EW1 At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. The GEICO Pledge: Great Company: At GEICO, we help our customers through life's twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we're constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs. We're an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers' expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, you'll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on people's lives. Great Careers: We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career - and your potential - in mind. You'll have access to industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels. Great Culture: We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Grounded by our core values, we have an an established culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging, that values different perspectives. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi-faceted teams led by supportive leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose. As part of our culture, we also offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact our work makes on the lives of our customers. Great Rewards: We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family's overall well-being.
• Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.
• Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
• Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.

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