Learning Consultant

Who we are:

At Tobii Dynavox, we empower people with disabilities to do what they once did or never thought possible. We call this mission Power to Be You. Our assistive communication technology helps our customers express themselves, connect with the world, and pursue independence, whether through everyday activities like ordering food or extraordinary feats like running a company. Working at Tobii Dynavox, you’ll become part of a team that spans the globe, with offices in the US, Sweden, France, the UK, China, and beyond. 

To learn more about what we make possible, meet some of our customers or take a look at some of our products.

What you’ll do:

Our technology has the power to change lives by giving a voice to people with communication challenges. The Training & Learning Team helps our customers and the people who care about them unlock the incredible potential of our technology by creating educational events, courses, and content. 

What you'll do:

The Learning Consultant will create and facilitate insightful and engaging experiences that support people and programs for internal and external customers in the Tobii Dynavox North American market.

Your days will be filled with:

Depending on organizational needs, the focus on specific key responsibilities and competencies may vary for individual Learning Consultants and evolve over time. In general, Learning Consultants are required to possess 4 main competencies:

• Learning Facilitation
  • Demonstrate strong presentation and facilitation skills to drive meaningful and engaging learning experiences for internal and external customers onsite, live virtually, and through asynchronous learning

• Learning Design and Content Creation
  • Design and develop engaging trainings and programs for internal and external customers
  • Write articles for the company, social media, and trade magazines

• Subject Matter and Learning Domain Expertise
  • Support Tobii Dynavox customers and business with clinical, educational, research, business, and learning expertise. This support may include:
    • Current knowledge of research and best practices in Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Assistive Technology, and related fields
    • Knowledge of adult learning theory and learning design
    • Knowledge of the funded medical device process
    • An awareness of the entire Tobii Dynavox product portfolio and ecosystem of resources
  • Knowledge of people and leadership skills, organizational culture, and change management

• Project Management
  • Awareness of traditional and agile project management tools and processes; ability to complete assigned tasks within two-week sprints
  • Ability to listen to customer needs and propose and create solutions that solve the need, generate value for the business, and leverage the learning team’s processes
  • Work and lead collaboratively on initiatives that span various business functions
  • Demonstrate attention to detail in organization, reporting, and compliance tasks
  • Communicate effectively

In addition, Learning Consultants should:

• Exemplify the desired culture, values, and philosophies of the organization
• Complete other duties as assigned
   

We are looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Communication Studies, Speech-Language Pathology, Education, Instructional Design, Human Resources
• Experience leading change, designing and leading management/leadership programs
• Background in learning role such as a trainer, instructional designer, or content writer is a plus
• Experience working with the disability community
• Experience with Tobii Dynavox and/or Boardmaker products preferred
• Demonstrates success in providing quality learning experiences and keeping a customer focus in a fast-paced environment
• Some learning programs require the ability to travel up to approximately 10% throughout North America and work flexible hours when needed to support business needs
• Ability to learn and use products in the company’s portfolio quickly to support ongoing and evolving training needs; savvy with technology

Skills needed to be successful in this position:

• Strong written and oral communication skills (English)
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence others all levels within an organization and externally
• Work collaboratively as part of a team
• Work and communicate effectively with a remote team
• Remain calm, professional, and focused in a stressful environment
• Demonstrate e