Appirio Drive for MBA Interns on 12th April 2018

Brief Summary of Role

The Learning and Development Associate is responsible for managing the scheduling, logistics, and implementation of all Appirio training events and workshops. This includes online (e-learning), virtual classroom, and in-person events using the company learning management system, room scheduling, vendors, etc. as needed to support the Academy, Leadership, and Diversity & Inclusion initiatives. In addition, the Training Coordinator/Course Specialist will participate in and, in some cases, lead the design, development, and rollout of training courses and programs and develop the skills to facilitate/teach those courses as appropriate. This role requires strong planning, event management, and communication, skills and will require an expert-level use of the learning management system (to be trained). The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in building course development and production skills and facilitation/instruction capabilities and will be able to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, program managers, external vendors, and internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop new course modules to be incorporated into existing courses, as well as research, design and implement new ones.
• Collaborate with the Academy, HR, and leadership teams to create needed reports and analysis of training events and programs
• Create and update course materials using standard tools and templates such as Articulate Storyline and Camtasia; participate in tool research and selection
• Coordinate and manage training and workshop events globally
• Manage course material, schedules, reports, etc. in the learning management system and other 3rd party tools
• Create and update wiki content
• Coordinate and manage feedback programs and systems for each training event
• Manage registration and attendance/follow-up of all training events and workshops
• Facilitate training courses and seminars as needed
• Participate in goal- and budget-planning activities and tracking/report-out
• Schedule speakers, vendors, and participants including travel arrangements.

Education and Required Experience (Requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• One to two years of relevant work experience
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines required.
• Exceptional project management skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Creative and innovative writing ability
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to interact with staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment
• Vendor negotiation skills
• Proficiency using applications such as Gmail and Google for Work apps
• Travel up to 20 percent