Training Lead

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Overall implementation and daily management of school- and community-based training in iDECIDE, a drug education and diversion program.

* Maintain and update learning management system database; perform audits, including quality control and assurance of all LMS data.

* Responsible for primary day-to-day training duties for the iDECIDE program, serving as a central resource for all training related issues, including providing website maintenance, liaising with development for curriculum updates, managing the Learning Management System, and utilizing feedback from trainings to help inform on necessary changes to the materials and the training itself.

* Bolsters the infrastructure to support the development and implementation of various technical assistance activities, including (but not limited to) office hours, coaching, learning collaboratives, and implementation site visits.

* Maintains monthly budget reports, tracks expenditures, and forecasting for all training related costs.

* Schedule regular statewide trainings in the Boston area, Central, and Western Massachusetts.

* Support national expansion and training efforts led by the Project Manager.

* Support supervision and delegation of work relating to training and technical assistance to Training Coordinators, directed by Project Manager.

* Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: BA/BS required.

Experience Working knowledge of the secondary educational system and structure, particularly in Massachusetts, is desired but not strictly necessary.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Experience In Training And Coordinating Large Groups Preferred. The Training Lead candidate should:

1) be well-organized, self-motivated, and attentive to detail

2) be able to multi-task, problem-solve, and manage time/workload with minimal supervision

3) have excellent communication skills, to effectively communicate with a multidisciplinary team and key stakeholders (school, community agencies, and local/state government)

4) have excellent public speaking abilities, including an ability to have a conversational and engaging approach in front of large audiences, while always maintaining professionalism

5) have the ability to work independently and interact with clients and colleagues at all levels of the institution

6) have strong problem solving and process management skills; and

7) able to use data to inform program improvements. The Training Lead should be proficient in using administrative software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). The Training Lead will also be responsible for learning any new Learning Management Systems and Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) systems used for the program.