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The role

Our Learning Specialists support new hires and skills-based classes to educate the front-line contact center agents in all the product lines SoFi offers its members. They will coach and develop in class, manage classroom logistics, and be accountable for class preparation. We are seeking candidates who are adept in engaging learners using adult learning methodology and who will develop and motivate new employees in their early tenure as well as providing enhanced learning as they continue their development. The Learning Specialist should expect to work with all levels of management, coach and certify our global partners, and offer feedback to policy writers and designers to help enhance classroom outcomes.

We are seeking someone passionate about developing agents. This person is innovative, solution-based, adapts quickly, collaborative, and willing to run after problems. Learning Specialists are prepared, flexible, and have good time management due to working on various stretch assignments. They utilize data to link to the learner’s performance and focus on class outliers. They are aware of and are involved in the vision of L&D goals. They exhibit excellent communication skills and demonstrate the behaviors we expect from our agents.

What you’ll do:

Apply adult learning principles and technical facilitation/teaching skills
Facilitates virtual and in-person training and is accountable for the knowledge transfer of the content
Facilitates new hire training, upskill training, and refreshers for Sofi agents and Global Business Partner agents
Adapts quickly to fluctuating business needs
Applies professionalism, and demonstrates company policies and procedures to resolve issues
Expertise in products, processes, and procedures
Solves classroom problems of moderate scope, demonstrating judgment in selecting appropriate methods and techniques.
Identify and provide recommended solutions for the remediation of performance gaps and class outliers
Identify the needs of the class and communicate to the stakeholders the progress of learners in class and after through metrics, documentation, and observation
Expand footprint by taking on increased responsibility for stretch assignments that have a departmental impact
Provide class coaching and feedback promptly
Onboard and certify trainers from our Global Business L&D partners
Receives minimal instruction and guidance of stretch assignments related to L&D
Assumes responsibility and demonstrates self-sufficiency in class logistical preparation, classroom performance, maintains attendance, assessment tracking, and records on all training conducted
Identify and provide recommended solutions for the remediation of performance gaps and class outliers
Evaluate and provide documented feedback on the effectiveness of content and training materials
Aligns with the manager on training metrics and goals
Cultivates strong, productive relationships with stakeholders and within L&D
Actively participates in group discussions and clearly communicates relevant updates to appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner
Demonstrates follow-through, identifies roadblocks, and Influences improvement within the department
Collaboration with colleagues
Remains positive and flexible with changing climate
Participate and manage stretch assignments that enhance L&D or Product partners
Resolves the root causes of classroom issues
Ability to handle a problem or blocking issue themselves and know when and who to escalate.
Able to adapt to shifting priorities
Collaborate on solutions to classroom or L&D issues

What you’ll need:

2+ years experience in technical facilitation
Understanding of adult learning principles
Communicates effectively and is relatable to learners; able to build rapport
Excellent presentation and classroom facilitation skills
Relationship management skills
Problem-solving and organizational skills
Prioritizing and time management skills
Work both independently and collaboratively
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Slack and Zoom
1 Year of professional leadership
Banking experience
Professional language, demeanor, and attitude
Adherence to the Company Code of conduct and HR policies
Potential travel for multiple weeks at a time domestic and international
Must be willing to work flexible shifts based on business need
Must be able to implement coaching and feedback
Reliability, flexibility, and can adapt quickly

Nice to have:

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Excellent business and conversational writing and communications skills

Compensation And Benefits

The base pay range for this role is listed below. Final base pay offer will be determined based on individual factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, and location.

To view all of our comprehensive and competitive benefits, visit our Benefits at SoFi page!

SoFi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law.

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