Knowledge Transfer Specialist

Job Description

The Knowledge Transfer Specialist articulates and implements a consistent and effective approach to capturing and transferring knowledge across all functional units at IIE. This individual follows trends in workplace pedagogy and implements methodologies most likely to promote knowledge transfer, sharing, and access to information at the Institute. The Specialist identifies optimal platforms or tools for promoting learning, and implements a process to ensure the effectiveness of educational approaches and tools. This individual delivers training on educational platforms and tools, and oversees adaptation of tools and approaches. The Specialist supports Knowledge Management Liaisons and communities of practice.

Essential Functions:

• Supports Knowledge Management Liaisons and communities of practice by providing guidance and facilitating the implementation of the organization’s knowledge management methodologies to their area of practice.
• Publishes and promotes standards for effective knowledge transfer, sharing, and communication in the workplace.
• Collects and responds to feedback on effectiveness of knowledge transfer, sharing, and communication practices.
• Delivers training on educational tools and platforms and champions adaptation of tools.
• Identifies the most appropriate tools, platforms, and approaches to promote learning in adult learners.

Education and Experience:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in order to apply a working knowledge of the theories and principles in a specialized field or work discipline.
• Requires at least eight years of related work experience.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of most effective approaches to promote learning and information retention in adult learners.
• Knowledge of current platforms and tools to support learning and communication in the workplace.
• Ability to articulate a vision of a professional learning environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to engage learners.
• Experience with evaluation methods and analytical reporting.
• Excellent presentation skills.

Work Conditions & Physical Demands:

Essential functions are performed in a general office setting with low noise. Job demands may require long periods of sitting; telephone work and/or computer work, as well as interactions with other team members and external stakeholders. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

IIE is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/ Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Expression.

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About the Organization

Founded in 1919, the Institute of International Education^® (IIE) is a private not-for-profit leader in the international exchange of people and ideas. In collaboration with governments, foundations and other sponsors, IIE creates programs of study and training for students, educators and professionals from all sectors. These programs include the flagship Fulbright Program and Gilman Scholarships administered for the U.S. Department of State. IIE also conducts policy research, provides resources on international exchange opportunities and offers support to scholars in danger.