The Division of Procurement and Grant Oversight is looking for a passionate Technical Trainer to join the team. In this hybrid role, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact by developing comprehensive training programs that equip internal staff and external stakeholders with the skills they need to excel.
The Division of Procurement and Grant Oversight procures and provides oversight for the procurement of goods and services for the Cabinet's programs, services, and supports that protect and promote the health and well-being of all Kentuckians and their communities.
The division handles: Contracts, Purchasing Requests (PPATS) Cabinet ProCard, IT hardware, software, infrastructure requests, Furniture, Printing, Advertising, Membership dues, Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) Cabinet Wireless Devices, Copiers, Pest Control Services, Security Guard Services, Janitorial Services, Postage and Meters, Temp Contract Workers, and more.
This is a Hybrid Position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyzing training needs and employee/stakeholder skillsets
- Utilizing the need assessment to set training priorities
- Developing and maintaining comprehensive training programs complete with lesson plans, course outlines, schedules, and assignments for internal and external stakeholders, such as vendors
- Utilizing training development software such as Adobe Captivate or Articulate to develop comprehensive procurement and grant training programs to be posted and maintained in the MyPurpose Learning Management System (LMS) for internal staff
- Identifying, assisting in the sourcing of, and maintaining access to a LMS system that allows external user access
- Utilizing various information sources and working with subject matter experts to develop course content, presentations, worksheets, how-to documents, and other training materials
- Conducting in-person, virtual, and on-demand training sessions, webinars, or workshops for groups or individuals
- Monitoring and analyzing training results, evaluating effectiveness, and making continual improvements
- Reporting/presenting results to management
- Online help and troubleshooting
- Maintaining certification documentation for internal and external business partners
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of recent, relevant work experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Product Suites (Word, Excel, and Visio)
- Prior experience in a training role for an IT Application
- Two years of professional experience in planning, coordinating, or conducting staff development and training courses, personnel administration or teaching, or professional experience in providing or administering human services or governmental programs
- Excellent interpersonal skills and highly experienced at dealing with clients/users at all levels, singly and in groups
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous teaching/training experience
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
- Demonstrating a high level of working knowledge of Training Methodologies for Adult Learners
- Ability to handle extreme workloads with general direction
- Relationship management and facilitation skills
- Proficient problem-solving skills
- Technical writing skills
- Must be detail-oriented
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently and in conjunction with team members
- Marketing or graphic design experience would be a plus to ensure training materials are visually appealing
Software Skills:
Microsoft Office Suite, Camtasia, Articulate Storyline, Robo Help, CRMs, Visio, and Adobe Connect
