The Educator

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  Provide high-engaging learning experiences that align with Cortland’s culture
• Deliver high-quality training across multiple channels to engage audiences and promote positive performance behaviors
• Lead the Peer Coaching Program for your market and coach the Peer Coaches on new enhancements and development opportunities
• Work with Operations Leaders and on site teams to help coach associates past the classroom. Work with different associates and demonstrate a coaching mindset
• Be the liaison between Talent and other departments to promote communication and reduce silos
• Work closely with our Instructional Design team on building out content as a Subject-Matter Expert and design assistant.
• Manage the course completions in your market and promote course completions.

The People Person

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  Ensure associates are well-versed in Cortland’s Standards of Excellence in addition to sales, customer experience, and software applications used in an assigned region
• Collaborate with teams to maintain organizational communications associated with training

The Talent Ambassador

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  Work closely with Talent and Operational Leaders to assess training needs and assist with developing new training for Cortland associates in the market
• Participate in special projects supporting a wide range of initiatives
• Be the culture leader, live fully to our values, and promote the values to others

The Impact You Can Make

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  Associates in your region have all become super-efficient, Cortland-approved, well-educated rock stars, thanks to your world-class, captivating training sessions that consistently yield an extremely high rate of learning.
• The entire organization is in awe over your skills for coming up with innovative learning solutions that really drive company morale.
• The learning curve is through the roof with all the new, improved development practices and educational materials you’ve introduced.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, human resources, related major, or equivalent experience preferred
• Stellar 3+ years of experience in learning and development with a demonstrated history of delivering training content and creating a highly engaging learning platform; experience in the multifamily industry preferred
• Stellar 3+ years of experience in Multifamily working with prospects, residents, and vendors is preferred
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications

• 50% travel within assigned region with potential additional travel outside of assigned region for total for a potential of 75% travel in a month.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to facilitate in small and large groups being in-person or Virtual
• Working knowledge of applications software (Funnel, OneSite Leasing and Rents, OneSite Accounting, UltiPro, Lever, DOMO, Notifii, and more) is preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with associates and stakeholders at all levels of the organization

• Spanish fluency preferred

At Cortland, we create, reimagine, and manage apartment communities for residents nationwide. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have communities and regional offices all over the country, as well as overseas. From product design and procurement to general contracting and property management, we do it all – to make sure our communities are the perfect setting for living life to its fullest.

Our success is fueled by our belief in a better life – where hospitality is always a given, each detail is worth a second thought, and every open door is a new opportunity to go beyond expectations. We come to work every day to create possibilities for people – possibilities that translate into superior living spaces and experiences designed to inspire our residents, associates, and investors to live a better life focused on what matters most to them.

Cortland is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. We are committed to equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website, please email talentresources@cortland.com or call 404.965.3988. Cortland is a drug-free workplace. Cortland participates in e-verify to verify the employment status of all persons hired to work in the United States.