Training Specialist (Arlington, VA; Cincinnati, OH; or Remote)

Job Summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and educators?  Do you have an innovative approach to making technology fun and easy for people to learn?  Hobsons is seeking a dedicated training specialist to join the K-12 professional development team. 

The Training Specialist is responsible for delivering engaging learning experiences that focus on helping clients (typically schools and school districts) effectively implement Naviance and other Hobsons K-12 solutions.

We are currently hiring a Training Specialist to work in one of the following locations:

  • Arlington, VA
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Remote (Denver, CO or Houston, TX)

 

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

  • Deliver interactive, hands-on training courses (in-person and web-based) to various user communities such as (but not limited to) counselors, teachers, registrars, and school and district administrators
  • Collaborate with internal and client stakeholders to develop custom training sessions based on needs analysis
  • Complete all pre- and post-delivery activities including pre-training client calls, course summaries, lead generation activities, and expense reports
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned content areas
  • Verify accuracy of product documentation and courseware for assigned content areas
  • Contribute feedback to evaluate and improve training offerings on an ongoing basis
  • Create training videos and eLearning modules
  • Complete internal product and courseware certification programs annually
  • Participate in special projects as needed


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; 3.0+ GPA preferred
  • Completion of Hobsons K-12 new hire training program upon hire is required
  • 2+ years experience in training and development including curriculum design and development and classroom instruction on web-based applications is required
  • Prefer candidates who are accustomed to spending 80% of their time delivering training. When training, work conditions will either be typical classroom setting or conference room setting for online sessions.  When not teaching, typical office work conditions apply.
  • Willingness to travel 50-60% of the time, onsite to client locations is preferred
  • Prefer candidates who have the following skills:
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Excellent classroom management and organizational skills
  • Ambition, drive and ability to learn quickly and adapt to change
  • Ability to address diverse needs and skill sets within learner populations
  • Practical understanding of instructional design models, i.e. ADDIE
  • Proven ability to effectively analyze and learn new systems and products
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook), Captivate, and Screenflow

Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements. 

We are a hard-working, fun-loving office, and we’re looking for the right fit—someone with great communication skills and a solid work ethic who picks up skills quickly.

Hobsons offers a competitive salary along with an excellent benefits package including:

  • Health Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Dental Plan
  • 401K Plan
  • Section 125/Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Generous Holiday and Vacation Schedule

 

Résumés without cover letters will not be considered.

EEO / M / F / D / V

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