We're looking for a Learning Community Experience Specialist to join our team with at least seven years of experience as a program or operations manager, and a strong track record in managing complex operations and programs and delivering successful outcomes. In this role, you'll spearhead our learning operations and retention efforts at the country level. If you're ready to make a difference at scale and shape the future of our country and continent, join us in this exciting opportunity.
ABOUT US
Africa has an untapped talent pool that is increasing exponentially, with a projected workforce that will exceed India and China by 2035. Fuelled by this, our mission is to create work opportunities for millions of Africa’s youth and solve the world’s shortage of technology talent.
Our company SAND has 450+ staff members from 48+ countries with plans to acquire several companies around the world to become a multi-billion dollar global technology services provider that employs over 100K employees across the globe.
We have 2 brands represented in our ecosystem:
- With ALX, we're cultivating the fastest-growing pool of technology talent globally, training aspiring professionals in software engineering, cloud computing, data science, and Salesforce across over 60 countries. ALX fosters a vibrant community for top tech talent, igniting transformative careers by connecting top technology talent with extraordinary opportunities for impact.
- Through Sand Technologies we support enterprises and scale-ups around the world to develop world class technology products, build great technology teams, generate more revenue, and deliver outstanding customer experience. Our clients include one of the largest cloud computing providers in the world as well as Bestseller A/S (Denmark), Create Prime (New Zealand), Stanbic Bank (Kenya), and Tamara (Dubai).
With varying levels of expertise in software development, data, cloud, machine learning, artificial intelligence, UX design, web development, etc, we provide unparalleled opportunities to technology talent worldwide while reshaping industries, disrupting traditional business models, and creating new opportunities for innovation and growth.
We do hard things!
ABOUT THE KENYA COUNTRY TEAM
The Kenya Team is responsible for empowering one of the largest learner and alumni communities at ALX. We operate primarily in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area but have a vibrant community of learners and alumni across all cities in Kenya.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Your main goal is to ensure our learners have a high-quality learning experience at scale, leading to a high graduation rate. This role will require you to lead a team comprising an associate, two analysts, and a team of learner ambassadors. You are empowered to experiment and execute various creative solutions as you solidify a methodology that ensures high-quality engagement and increases graduation rates.
This role requires you to embody leadership, operational excellence, community engagement, and strategic program management. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in operations, team building, working at scale, data analysis, and community management, with a keen focus on learner retention and graduation outcomes. The candidate will also be a proactive, data-driven, independent problem-solver with a strong customer-centric mindset to enhance the learner experience and foster a sense of community and engagement.
Be prepared to adapt to changing priorities and responsibilities as the business environment evolves. Demonstrate flexibility in taking on new tasks and projects as needed. Finally, be available to respond to urgent requests and provide support outside of regular work hours when necessary, ensuring continuity of operations and effective crisis management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Management:
- Strategic Management: Develop and execute various strategies together with junior members of the learning team.
- Expertise in Programs: Maintain a thorough understanding of all programs offered (structure, content, and graduation requirements). Ensure all learning team members are well coordinated and aligned on program requirements.
- Proactive Problem Solving: Adopt a proactive approach to identify and address potential issues before they escalate. Act as an independent problem-solver, capable of making decisions that enhance the learner experience.
Learner Engagement:
- Learner Engagement: Develop strategies and activities to drive high learner engagement, retention, and participation in both program-specific and community-building events.
- Event Planning and Coordination: Organize and execute high-quality in-person events related to program content, as well as events designed to create a broader sense of community and connection among learners.
Continuous Improvement and Feedback:
- Program Assessment: Continuously assess the delivery of programs, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes as needed.
- User-Centric Approach: Maintain a highly user-centric/customer-obsessed mindset, prioritizing the needs and experiences of learners in all initiatives.
- Feedback and Suggestions: Provide constructive feedback and suggestions for program improvements to the learning team, contributing to the ongoing enhancement of our educational offerings.
High-Quality Support:
- Resource Development: Develop and update resources such as FAQs, guides, and training materials to support junior team members and learners.
- Support Excellence: Ensure all learner queries are handled with professionalism and efficiency, providing exceptional support throughout their learning journey, and understand and manage the escalation process for all learners.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of learner interactions and feedback to inform continuous improvement efforts.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Dashboard Creation: Develop and maintain comprehensive dashboards that provide real-time insights into key operational metrics. Use these dashboards to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Analytical Reporting: Generate detailed analysis reports for the Country General Manager, highlighting key findings and actionable insights to drive operational excellence and strategic decision-making.
- Research and Data Gathering: Conduct thorough research and gather data to support various decision-making processes, ensuring that all recommendations are based on solid evidence and analysis.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Internal Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal stakeholders across various departments to ensure alignment of goals and strategies. Facilitate communication and collaboration to achieve common objectives.
External Partner Coordination: Develop and manage relationships with external partners, vendors, and clients, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of issues. Represent the company professionally in all external interactions.
REQUIREMENTS:.
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management, Education, Training and Development, Systems Thinking, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written, with an emphasis on clarity and engagement.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and relationship-building abilities, with a track record of maintaining an ongoing level of engagement with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with learners, team members, and stakeholders.
- Strong project management skills, capable of leading initiatives from concept to fruition.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve common goals.
- Innate problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and a self-starter mentality.
- Capable of learning from experiences and applying this knowledge to future challenges.
- Flexible and adaptable, with the capacity to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment.
- Experience with remote team management across multiple time zones and exposure to international experiences.
- Proficiency in using learning management systems (LMS), event management software, Google Suite, Asana, Slack, Zoom, Miro, and other relevant software and tools used in data analysis, project management, and business operations.
- Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.
- Ability to analyze data related to learner engagement and program effectiveness, using insights to drive improvements.
- Proficiency in data visualization techniques and tools to create meaningful and impactful reports and dashboards.
- Ability to strategically lead, develop, and guide a team towards a desired outcome.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
KPIs;
- Learner graduation rate.
- Learner retention rate.
- Learner engagement rate.
