Physical Retail Curriculum Specialist - Field Enablement

The Wayfair Physical Retail Field Enablement team is currently seeking a Curriculum Development professional to join the team. 

You will be responsible for creating and maintaining training programs for our Specialty Retail Brands (SRBs) and Wayfair store roles, including but not limited to, New Hire Onboarding, Continuous Learning, and Leadership Development through Instructor-Led Training (ILT) Virtual ILT, and self-paced training. You will be expected to quickly develop an understanding of Physical Retail initiatives, processes, and needs. While you will not be expected to be presently proficient in the various tools (tech and software), you will be expected to quickly upskill to be able to successfully use them.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with stakeholders and subject matter experts across the Physical Retail organization to determine individuals, workgroups, and organizations’ training needs. 
• Design and develop learning solutions and programs by applying adult learning principles and systematic instructional design to create content that best fits the learner’s needs.
• Create and update content and curricula aimed to support the competency models developed for each role.
• Use project management tools and skills to manage medium to large-scale content development projects.
• Develop exercises, tutorials, job aids, assessments, and other learning methods, including social or connected learning strategies and multimedia-based assets through gamified learning and WalkMe.
• Identify areas for innovation and improvement in Physical Retail to drive performance through learning. 
• Work in and coordinate with multicultural and virtual teams.

What you’ll need:

• 6 months time in role minimum
• In good standing with Talent Management (free of corrective action)
• Recommended by current reporting manager 
• Learning and Development experience required
• Advanced degree in Education, Learning and Development, Organizational Development or related field strongly preferred 
• Experience curating and developing learning content across various delivery modalities, e.g. ILT, VILT,, content management systems, etc. is preferred.
• 2+ years experience facilitating curriculum based learning experiences in a corporate training environment both virtually as well as in person.
• Project management and organizational skills. 
• Strong stakeholder management skills. 
• Exceptional written and verbal storytelling skills 
• Knowledge and experience in agile methodologies & product development cycles (Plan, Discovery, Build, Adopt)
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism, leadership, and autonomous drive
• Articulate, persuasive communicator across multiple organizational levels
• Savvy, quick thinking, and comfortable in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS). Experience in Cornerstone or Axonify is a plus. 
• Instructional design process knowledge (ADDIE\SAM) and adult learning theories
• Previous experience evaluating (Kirkpatrick) and assessing training modules for effective learning required.
• Problem-solving and a ‘think out of the box’ approach to learning. 
• Work on multiple projects at the same time and prioritizing work appropriately.
• A tendency toward creating MVP solutions and results-and growth-oriented mindset.

Types of tasks for role:

• Oversight and communication/integration of Blueprint updates into current materials
• Design curriculum packaging in LMS
• WalkMe updates/additions
• Curriculum updates for ILT/VILT materials and self-paced training
• Content audits of all program materials
• Recipient of anything assigned for curriculum maintenance in standing curriculum
• Continuous improvement workstream lead
• Collaborate with SMEs, and store leadership learning experience designers/managers taking in feedback on what’s working/what’s not, and continuously improve programs
• Aligned to verticals
• Measurables are aligned to what each training delivery team is accountable to, as well as what’s expected from the creation, design and evolution of programs.

The Role: 

Reporting to a Manager of Professional Learning, the Professional Learning Manager's (PLM) role at Newsela is to serve as a PL consultant to dedicated district accounts and create and deliver customer-specific professional learning to drive customer satisfaction and product engagement. You will deliver high-quality professional learning that drives desired and measurable behavior change to groups of educators and administrators at schools and districts across the country to get the most out of Newsela through in-person sessions, webinars, and online courses. You will inspire session participants via compelling delivery, engagement tactics, and mastery of high quality resources. Additionally, you will communicate with account and customer stakeholders to tailor professional learning sessions to align with customer goals and product engagement goals. You will work with a portfolio of Newsela’s largest and most complex clients by building relationships with district leaders and providing instructional support to all educators. You will also be an advocate for your customers within Newsela, helping provide product and customer insights, along with your own pedagogical knowledge, to drive greater user engagement. 

Why You’ll Love This Role:

As a member of our growing Professional Learning team, you will have the opportunity to utilize your teaching experience, but apply it to a larger audience by helping teachers seamlessly infuse technology into their instructional practice. Educators are always looking for ways to freshen up their lessons, and this role will allow you to experiment with different professional learning sessions based on educator needs and industry best practices. Your work will directly enable educators to deliver authentic, relevant, accessible learning content in their classrooms to over 20 million students nationwide. You will have a direct impact on user adoption and engagement, which will ultimately scale Newsela’s ability to bring engaging, culturally responsive learning content to K-12 classrooms nationwide.

Why We’ll Love You: 

You love presenting to audiences of all sizes, and know how to tactfully leverage your own 3+ years of teaching expertise with at least 5 years of experience in education to relate to groups of educators and administrators. You have experience developing and leading professional learning. You build genuine relationships with customers, and strive to deliver a personalized customer experience to each client in your portfolio. You’re comfortable re-calibrating your approach based on customer needs. A data-driven decision-maker, you draw on your pedagogical knowledge to inform customer interactions and professional development strategy, and you’re always on a quest to find new and effective ways for educators to better serve the needs of their students. You aren’t afraid to think outside the box to help educators break old habits and infuse Newsela into their daily instruction. While not required, a Masters degree related to the field of education is a plus.

Base Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000. Total compensation for this role also incentive stock options and benefits. This compensation range may be adjusted based on actual experience. 

About Newsela:

One of the fastest growing tech companies in K-12 education, Newsela was founded on the principle that while every child may have unique learning preferences, they all deserve a rich learning experience that ignites a love of learning. We built our platform based on learning science research to deliver the most engaging, authentic content to modernize how teaching happens in the classroom. Along with interactive assessments and tools, we provide teachers with digital content at five reading levels -- from +100 of the best sources -- that is relevant to the diverse backgrounds and interests of their students. Since we started in 2013, we’ve established a presence in 90% of U.S. K-12 schools and over 2.5M teachers and 37M students have registered with Newsela.

What you’ll do

In a few words…

Abarca is igniting a revolution in healthcare.  We built our company on the belief that with smarter technology we are redefining pharmacy benefits, but this is just the beginning…

As a Learning Designer, Knowledge Acceleration Team, you will be responsible for helping carry out the vision and mission of the Knowledge Acceleration Team to support PBM Operations and internal teams. Your expertise in learning experience and design will support internal associates by designing and delivering learning interactions though instructor-led training (ILT), online eLearning, microlearning, and off-road learning methods. In this role you will need to be versatile within learning methodology and PBM Operations.

The fundamentals for the job…

• Work independently and as part of a team to achieve optimal learning retention on claim adjudication systems and subsystems.
• Create and maintain training and documentation repositories such as training materials (e.g. PowerPoint, Articulate Rise, Participant Guides, Instructor Guides, and Job Aids), recordings, and other training documentation using Abarca’s enterprise learning, such as the learning management system (LMS), Knowledge portal, and SharePoint.
• Conduct interviews and demonstrations with various subject matter experts (SMEs) throughout the organization to gather required information or procedures.
• Stay up to date on changes to the adjudication platform, Abarca functional processes, and the pharmacy industry in general pertaining to PBM Operations, then maintain the training curriculum accordingly.
• Coordinate training sessions, focus groups, and feedback sessions following practices that ensure maximum attendance, participation, and learning.
• Utilizes various learning methodologies including SAM, ADDIE, Rapid Prototyping, and Agile Learning Design.
• Assist in the tracking of PBM Ops training records and the development of dashboard reporting.
• Stay in the know of advances in learning sciences and instructional design.

What we expect of you

Theboldrequirements…

• Bachelor's degree in a related area (In lieu of a degree, equivalent experience may be considered.)
• 3+ years of experience in roles related to the training development lifecycle (including but not limited to design, development, delivery, and evaluation).
• 2+ years of work-related experience in PBM industry or insurance industry.
• Experience and understanding of pharmacy benefit management lines of business including but not limited to operations as well as external regulator guidelines such as Medicare, Medicaid, and state requirements.
• Experience producing various types of documents such as end user guides, online help systems, quick reference guides, reference manuals, and functional specifications.
• Experience with Instructional Design and Multimedia tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• We are proud to offer a flexible hybrid work model which will require certain on-site workdays (Puerto Rico Location Only).

Physical requirements…

• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

At Abarca we value and celebrate diversity. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are guiding principles of Abarca and ensure Abarca’s workforce reflects the communities it serves.  We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Abarca Health LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.  “Applicant must be a United States’ citizen. Abarca Health LLC does not sponsor employment visas at this time”

The above description is not intended to limit the scope of the job or to exclude other duties not mentioned. It is not a final set of specifications for the position. It’s simply meant to give readers an idea of what the role entails.

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About the role:

Samsara is looking for a Senior Instructional Designer III to ensure that our Global Customer & Technical Support teams’ learning content is designed for learner engagement and delivering measurable impacts to the business. This role will have an immediate impact on both the agent and customer experience for a growing 24x7 global support team.

You will work closely with other members of the Support L&D team, support leadership, support agents, and other teams within Samsara to create learning experiences that drive world class support for our customers. 

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of adult learning theory, training & facilitation best practices, project management, and the demonstrated ability to create learning content using a variety of tools and content media. The role reports to the Support Learning & Development Manager and sits on the Support Operations team, which is responsible for Service and Operational Excellence for Samsara’s Global Support organization.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best. 

Click hereto learn about what we value at Samsara. 

In this role, you will: 

• Collaborate across teams and stakeholders, independently conducting thorough needs analysis to scope and document the requirements of learning initiatives to ensure the desired impact to business objectives within required timelines
• Design creative and engaging training solutions across multiple Global Support functions and audiences including technical/ non-technical roles, and leadership
• Author written course content, including instructional/facilitation guides, scripts for videos, learning activities, and assessment questions that measure and enhance retention
• Create learning assets across a variety of media including elearn, video, audio, interactive workshops with instructor guides, hands-on learning exercises and assessments
• Obtain feedback and sign off from stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Use data to evaluate and measure the impact of learning initiatives on business outcomes, and quickly iterate to drive continuous improvement
• Review and provide actionable feedback to peers to enhance the quality and effectiveness of learning content
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

Minimum requirements for the role:

• 5+ years of instructional design experience for global programs, preferably in technical or finance fields
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English & Spanish, with a specific focus on communicating complicated concepts in easy-to-understand formats, customized for each learning audience
• Ability to quickly learn new technical skills and processes for the purpose of transferring that knowledge to others
• Demonstrated skills creating engaging learning content in a variety of formats including elearning, video, audio, interactive assets and technical documentation
• Strong problem-solving mentality, with a bias for action and delivering quantifiable results
• Detail oriented with an eye for quality & accuracy
• Stellar organization and project management skills, lending to the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Deep experience with Learning Management System functionality

An ideal candidate also has:

• Advanced degree in a related education industry or equivalent work experience
• Instructional Design or technical certifications
• Experience in a high-growth startup, with a comfort for ambiguity, bonus points for IoT or SaaS
• Familiarity and curiosity for using AI tools to develop learning content for a fast-paced and changing environment

Do you relish the opportunity to identify and clarify their requirements, and love nothing more than shaping engaging, creative solutions. You embody what collaboration stands for, and work alongside other creatives to ensure that our digital experiences wholly engage learners. You have a natural flair for inspiring confidence and an ability to deliver on your ideas, to encourage our clients to work with us again and again. You are generous with your knowledge and time and enjoy seeing others grow from your guidance, coaching and mentoring along the way.  We’re not shy about our aspiration to be the most creative digital learning partner out there. We are incredibly ambitious for our clients, we care about their learners, and we pride ourselves on finding smart ways to make innovative work that exceeds their expectations. If you are seeking a role where you can bring your refined talents and next level creativity to make a real difference for clients and colleagues, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Who we are…We’re a world leading, digital learning provider, designing and delivering training solutions for global brands across multiple sectors and industries including pharmaceutical, finance, retail, manufacturing and professional services. Our exciting client list includes some of the worlds’ largest brands – AstraZeneca, Coca-Cola, Tesco, and AXA, to name but a few.  With a strong financial backing, we’re focused on leading the pack in Learning & Development, bringing together a heritage of creativity and technology, and applying the latest thinking in learning science to deliver truly effective digital learning.

We're looking for people who can:

• Lead on our creative Learning Experience Design approach for complex projects
• Support our Commercial Teams, by proposing creative solutions based on robust learning science
• Investigate and implement new ways of driving learning impact
• Take ownership of the quality of Learning Experience Design for the duration of the project
• Work in close partnership with external clients to critically analyse their needs and find solutions that make a real difference
• Work collaboratively with internal project teams
• Be decisive yet collaborative in driving change
• Support the development of others through knowledge sharing, coaching, and mentoring

Required experience, skills, and attributes:

• Extensive digital Learning Experience Design experience
• Experience and confidence working with large-scale global brands
• Strong commercial ability and awareness
• Curious, interested and digitally versatile
• Technical knowledge of a range of learning management systems and platforms 
• Experience using a range of authoring tools to build digital learning solutions
• Ability to think creatively and communicate ideas in an inspiring way
• Excellent creative writing skills and a keen eye for detail
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills working both internally, and externally with clients
• Brave, comfortable with ambiguity and open to driving change
• Confident and trusted client-facing partner
• Organised, delivering consistently and collaboratively under pressure

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.  You'll join a forward-thinking company focused on success, well-being, and career development.  You’ll collaborate and share learning with a team of exceptionally talented people who have a big challenge and a determined attitude, all whilst working in a supportive and hugely creative environment. In return you’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits package (which includes remote and flexible working, pension, and a day off for your birthday), and become part of a company that’s really going places.

Location  - Hybrid and Remote opportunities available for this role.

Our new headquarters is in the Bristol area (The Paintworks) we offer flexible working hours, and there are remote and hybrid options for this position to suit your preferences.

We offer a mix of home and office working because we believe both are necessary for a high performing team. We know you need some time to concentrate and avoid constant commuting, so homeworking is essential, but we also feel face-to-face time is important too. 

We currently have main offices in the UK in Bristol, Plymouth, Edinburgh, and in Europe in Berlin and Brussels.

Next step

Send us your CV along with a cover letter we cant wait to hear from you!

OVERVIEW

Wall Street Prep was established in 2004 by investment bankers to train the financial services industry. Used by thousands of students and finance professionals, our instructor-led and online training programs bridge the gap between academia and the real world by teaching the practical skills needed to succeed on the job. Our Client List includes top investment banks, private equity firms, investment funds and top business schools.

The Real Estate Instructor will be our lead facilitator for real estate live classroom training sessions. You will be work with our students to develop the skills and insights that they will need to excel in their real estate careers. You will also have an opportunity to develop your presentation and public speaking skills, enhance your personal brand as a thought leader in the real estate space and to continue to expand your professional network across the financial services and real estate industries.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as lead facilitator of real estate classroom training sessions at undergraduate business and MBA programs, investment banks, and other corporate institutions
• Conduct one-on-one tutoring sessions with students
• Complete the WSP Train-the-Trainer Program, a professional development program for new instructors

REQUIREMENTS

• At least three years of experience in an investment bank real estate group or in a real estate focused private equity firm or other investment firm
• Passion for teaching and in-depth knowledge of real estate finance and analysis
• Strong accounting, financial modeling, Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Desire to teach and share your real estate knowledge with motivated and talented students
• MBA from a top business school preferred but not required
• Availability to classroom training Monday-Friday and weekends as needed
• Ability to commit to conducting a minimum of 10 days of classroom training per year
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Compensation: competitive daily rate
• WSP covers all travel and accommodation expenses
• Paid professional development via the WSP Train-the-Trainer Program
• Flexible schedule
• Gain a deeper understanding of real estate finance and modeling
• Opportunity to brand yourself as a thought leader in the real estate industry
• Expand your professional network
• Join an energetic and entrepreneurial-minded team

Wall Street Prep is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status or any other legally protected status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive work environment where all team members are encouraged to be their authentic and whole selves. 

OVERVIEW

Wall Street Prep (WSP) is a leading provider of financial and valuation modeling for investment banking, private equity, and corporate finance professionals as well as for students interested in pursuing finance careers. Founded in 2004 by investment bankers, WSP seeks to bridge the gap between academia and the real world by providing our clients with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the finance sector. WSP provides clients with this competitive hands-on edge through classroom training led by experienced industry practitioners as well as through online self-study programs designed by subject matter experts. WSP's clients include global investment banks, private equity and investment management firms, Fortune 500 companies, and top undergraduate business and MBA programs. 

As a Private Equity Instructor, you will have the opportunity to teach, advise and inspire some of the brightest minds and future leaders in finance. In this role, you will serve as a lead facilitator for classroom training sessions, helping our clients develop the skills and insights they need to excel in their careers. You will also have the opportunity to develop your presentation and public speaking skills, to enhance your personal brand as a thought leader in the financial services space, and to expand your professional network.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience at a bulge bracket investment bank and at least two years of private equity firm.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead in-person or virtual training seminars to our investment bank, private equity and corporate clients
• Lead in-person or virtual training seminats to our undergraduate business schools and MBA clients
• Other responsibilities include: editing existing training materials, developing new course content, one-on-one tutoring sessions with students, and completing WSP's "Train-the-Trainer Program", a professional development program for new instructors. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 2+ years of investment banking experience at a bulge bracket firm and 2+ additional years of experience at a private equity firm
• MBA from a top business school preferred but not required
• Passion for teaching finance/investment banking
• Very strong accounting, financial modeling and Excel skills
• Availability to conduct classroom training Monday through Friday and weekends as needed
  • Summer Months: Monday - Friday availability is highly desirable
  • Fall & Spring Semesters: Weekday and weekend availability is highly desirable
  • Ability to commit to approximately 40 days throughout the year 
  • Availablity to run week long or multi week programs is highly desirable 
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Compensation: Very competitive daily rate
• WSP covers all travel and accommodation expenses
• Paid professional development via the WSP Train-the-Trainer Program
• Gain a deeper understanding of corporate finance, modeling M&A and valuation
• Expand your professional finance network
• Develop excellent presentation and public speaking skills
• Join an energetic entrepreneurial-minded team

Wall Street Prep is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status or any other legally protected status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive work environment where all team members are encouraged to be their authentic and whole selves.