Overview
The Trainer II is responsible for delivering client-focused training to address new hire, product update, and ongoing training requirements to ensure superior workforce preparation with best-in-class service and delivery. This position requires attaining and maintaining certification in the Trainer Certification Program (101/102), mentoring to Program Ready Trainers, curriculum review and modification as needed, and evaluation of training programs using various feedback methods.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day functional direction of agents within the program training classroom environment, including student progress monitoring, coaching and developmental feedback, and readiness recommendations.
- Utilize effective presentation and facilitation skills, including creative training techniques and adult/accelerated learning methods, using a variety of delivery modalities in a classroom environment.
- Prepare and present training materials through classroom learning, hands-on demonstrations, and supporting activities.
- Be accountable for achieving individual training performance metrics.
- Support and partner with Operations to transition agents from training to production, ensuring competency levels meet business needs where required.
- Maintain relevant product knowledge for each account by taking calls, attending client and cross-functional meetings as needed, and conducting side-by-side observations.
- Ensure effective, consistent communication with managers, peers, and other resource groups, including day-to-day informal interaction with clients.
- May support the Instructional Design team in designing and developing training materials for various instructional delivery methods including computer-based training, interactive, classroom training, and written job aids.
- Measure the effectiveness of training programs using feedback methods such as focus groups, interviews, and surveys to enhance resources and programs based on results.
- Recommend curriculum modifications to the Training Manager/Supervisor based on internal customer feedback and/or Training Needs Analysis.
- Participate in and contribute to a continuous learning culture by staying engaged with change management, product and service releases, policies, processes, and procedures.
Candidate Profile
- Bachelors Degree in a related field from a four-year college or university with two to four years of relevant experience preferred.
- Proven experience in training methodologies and soft skills (communication, critical thinking, time management, team building, etc.).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet timelines on deliverables.
- Self-starter with a sense of urgency and the ability to work under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail and professionalism with the ability to develop good relationships.
Career Framework Role
- Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
- Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures and principles.
- Builds knowledge of the organization, processes and customers; solves a range of straightforward problems.
- Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.