POSTING DATE: April 29, 2015 JOB TITLE: Learning and Technology Coordinator JOB CLASSIFICATION: Professional REPORTS TO: IT Services Manager JOB LOCATION: Main Library HOURS PER WEEK: 40 Hours per week SALARY RANGE STARTS AT: $33,800 annually La Porte County Public Library is seeking a dynamic candidate who enjoys developing and conducting technology training. The primary responsibilities for this position include identifying the training needs within the organization and community and developing classes that focus on those training needs using a variety of media and methods to deliver training. The person in this position would teach classes as well as train other staff to teach, coordinate the onboarding process for new employees, and provide customer service and staff support in the Library’s Computer Lab as needed. The ideal candidate is a self-driven starter, with strong people and customer service skills, and a desire to work with the staff and public; pays attention to detail, has the ability to multi-task, and is comfortable presenting and teaching to a group or one on one. Knowledge of or experience with a variety of office software and apps, social media, and technology equipment preferred. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or special training or experience in a relevant field also preferred. For more information, please refer to the job description that follows this posting. Application available to download and print from library’s website at www.laportelibrary.org SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Cindy Lane, HR/Administrative Services Manager La Porte County Public Library 904 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, IN 46350 [email protected] LEARNING AND TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR PURPOSE OF POSITION: Fully embraces the La Porte County Public Library’s Mission as the center of community life by effectively acting on all components of the Library’s Strategic Plan and customer service best practices, to develop and deliver high quality customer service, instruction, and events to both internal and external customers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: (not all inclusive) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions/duties: 1. Internal Customer Learning and Technology Training: a. Identifies training needs within the organization through job analysis and discussions with employees, managers, Human Resources, and Staff Support Team. b. Develops training classes and materials that focus on the training needs of the organization, using a variety of media and methods to delivery training. c. Plans the implementation and facilitation of classes and events including expense needs, classroom facilities and equipment. d. Teaches classes or provides teaching and coaching to other staff trainers who in turn teach classes. e. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of training plans through testing, checklists and discussions with employees and managers. Modifies programs as needed. f. Coordinates the onboarding process for new employees. g. Conducts follow-up studies of all completed training to evaluate and measure results. Recommendations for individual staff training plans will be shared with the supervisors and Human Resources. h. Develops and maintains internal communications such as bulletin boards and newsletters to ensure employees have knowledge of classes and general information. i. Serves on Staff Support Team as liaison to Administrative Team. j. Keeps up to date on developments in training and technology by reading and researching relevant resources. k. Writes grant applications and proposals according to established guidelines. l. Effectively contributes to problem solving and developing new processes and procedures, in response to changing customer service expectations and systemwide goals. m. Travels to branches, professional meetings, and community locations as needed. n. Effectively communicates to staff and customers verbally and in writing. o. Effectively contributes to the work and success of the team. 2. External Customer Learning and Technology Training: a. Prepares, presents, and evaluates technology classes for the public. b. Provides publicity information to market and promote technology classes. c. Provides customer service and staff support for daily tasks in the Computer Lab as needed or as scheduled. 3. Technology a. Effectively uses the following equipment: i. Laptops, desktops, or other computer equipment ii. Printer, copier, fax, scanner, etc. iii. Telephone System iv. Credit Card Machine v. Digital camera vi. Video projector vii. Tablets viii. eReaders ix. Mobile Devices x. External storage devices b. Effectively learns and uses integrated library software, Microsoft Office Suite, google apps for work, open source office software, and Active Directory. c. Effectively uses the Internet. d. Effectively learns and uses email. e. Effectively learns and uses social media and apps as appropriate. 4. Work Conduct a. Works harmoniously and effectively with staff and the public. b. Arrives on time to work. c. Keeps work space clean and organized. d. Stays awake and alert while on work time. e. Works a flexible schedule including evenings and Saturdays as assigned. f. Works the full hours per week for the position. g. Effectively works under stressful situations and with problem customers. 5. Physical Demands a. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. The employee must be able to perceive, initiate, or respond to fire alarms, warning sirens, and telephone system all-call messages in a calm, rational manner, making sure that the other employees and patrons are safe and out of the building. b. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to room temperature changes. c. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to noise levels that are low to moderate. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: All job qualifications listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or experience deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Four year college degree in relevant field, or special training and relevant experience Knowledge of/experience with customer service best practices Experience with group/classroom teaching and instruction Knowledge of/experience with group presentations Demonstrated passion for working with the public Ability to create a positive learning environment Ability to convey objectives clearly Ability to encourage and motivate trainees Strong time management and organizational skills Demonstrated ability to be positive, flexible, and forward thinking Valid Driver’s License April 2015
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