Title: DIRECTOR, PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
Job Title Description: Strategically Lead Training Services Efforts
Business Unit: Software Company (McHenry,IL)
Location: ILLINOIS (MCHENRY)
Requisition Number: fsc-00005619
Job Type: Regular
Business Unit Profile:
Follett Software Company
We provide technology for managing K-12 school library, classroom and district assets-and leveraging data-to drive education excellence.
The demands on education today are growing; unfortunately, most administrative budgets are not. Follett Software is an industry leader, a pioneer in the development of integrated computer-based solutions to streamline, centralize and automate management functions so districts can put more resources into educational needs. And with the addition of TetraData, the leading provider of data warehousing, analysis and solutions, we can help districts more effectively maximize the power of data to measure and achieve excellence in education, from the district to the individual student.
Responsibilities:
Are you seeking a Strategic Training Leadership role that makes a true difference?
Join Follett Software and discover why there is such excitement over our organization within the Education Marketplace!
You are a leader in your industry and have options. So, why take on this role at Follett Software? This is a highly visible, newly developed role at our organization. It is very much aligned with our Strategic Vision and objectives for growth. This role gives you a chance to give us a competitive advantage in an ever-changing marketplace. You will have an impact on Follett Customer Relationships. Don't settle for a 'maintenance' role. You can make a difference here!
Accountabilities:
Lead the strategy and direction of the Training Services team
Manage key Customer Relationships through on-site visits and gain an understanding of their needs
Fulfill mission-critical objectives of the Training Services team through leadership, management and development
Develop new and enhance existing Adult Professional Learning programs within K-12 space
Coordinate the efforts of Training Services by partnering with other Dept leads
Directly manage staff of 2 and indirectly a team up to 100 by development, mentoring and goal setting
Develop new sources of bill-able business such as Consulting services
Lead high-profile projects related to stronger, pro-active customer engagement
Qualifications:
What you bring to our winning team:
Minimum of 8 years experience Strategically leading Training / Adult Professional Learning teams
Strong knowledge of current trends and customer needs in the K-12 education marketplace
Documented success in creating CBT, web-based and virtual training programs for external customers
Project Management Office (PMO) experience around high-profile projects based on stronger Customer engagement
Experience in managing customers with an outward facing, Customer Relationship
Management (CRM) mindset
History of providing a strong impact on the Strategic Goals of your organization
You are our ideal hire because you understand the needs of those in the K-12 marketplace. You are on the forefront of trends in adult learning and education today. You have a pro-active customer-focused mindset to Training and Development. You have developed cutting-edge Adult Learning solutions and have a 'big picture' view of how education impacts us globally.
Follett Software offers very competitive salaries, an excellent benefit package and the fulfillment that comes from having a key part in the education and development of young students world-wide.
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