Training Specialist

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Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
75K-95K Annually
Mid level
Edtech • Fintech • Healthtech • Professional Services • Software • Analytics • Consulting
We empower organizations to fuel their missions.
The Role
Designs, maintains, and delivers technical training for customer administrators using adult-learning principles, virtual instruction, assessments, and healthcare finance scenarios. Develops certification programs, curricula, and customer-facing materials; collaborates with product managers, subject matter experts, instructional designers, and technical writers. Troubleshoots training database issues, grades certification projects, manages competing deadlines, and adapts complex software workflows into accessible learning experiences.
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How you’ll make an impact: 

As our Training Specialist, you will teach customer administrators how to configure and maintain Strata products so they can drive measurable business outcomes at their organizations. To thrive in this role, you must be passionate about designing and delivering technical training. This position will continually challenge you to grow as an educator, a subject matter expert, and a curriculum designer. 

  • Design, maintain, and deliver instructor-led training for assigned solutions and audiences utilizing adult learning principles and training delivery best practices 
  • Utilize Zoom features including polls, chat, and breakout rooms to deliver engaging virtual training sessions 
  • Establish, manage, and enhance the Strata certification training programs in partnership with our Product Management team and solution SMEs 
  • Design and maintain assessments that ensure learners understand the materials 
  • Use your creativity to develop engaging real life healthcare finance scenarios that translate into intuitive software workflows 
  • Effectively manage assigned projects to given timelines, even when operating in uncertain or evolving environments  
  • Respond to ad-hoc requests for customer-facing training deliverable development 
  • Cross-train and provide backup instructor coverage for related solution training classes 

On a given day, you might: 

  • Deliver a virtual training session to an audience of customers. 
  • Meet with Product Managers about new features. 
  • Troubleshoot a customer-reported issue in a training database. 
  • Collaborate with instructional designers and technical writers to plan out deliverables for a new module. 
  • Grade and give feedback on a submitted certification project. 

What we’re looking for: 

  • 2-5 years’ experience in corporate training or adult education/learning or related field both delivering and designing training 
  • Ability to write and maintain curricula that leverages best practices in instructional design concepts, style guidelines, adult learning techniques, and scenario-based learning 
  • Ability to identify needs of training audience and adapt content and delivery to meet those needs 
  • Effectively translates complex technical concepts and software workflows into clear, accessible explanations that make them easier for trainees to understand and apply. 
  • Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with limited guidance when necessary 
  • Desire to bring a positive and solution-oriented attitude to their work with a mindset to continuously improve 
  • Ability to successfully manage competing projects and deadlines while maintaining high customer satisfaction 
  • Effective communicator who can build strong partnerships with other teams and gain consensus on core training topics 
  • Experience working with AI tools to accelerate content development and maintenance 
  • Experience working in either healthcare and/or finance preferred 
  • Experience working with a Learning Management System (LMS) preferred 

Estimated Salary Range: $75,000-95,000
Actual salary will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skill set and level of experience. This salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Strata also provides discretionary variable pay programs based on role. In addition, Strata provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits, health and welfare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, life and accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits.

Find out more about Strata benefits here.  

How we work:
Our preferred location for open roles is Chicago, IL. We value in‑person connection and regularly host on‑campus events to create meaningful opportunities for our team to build relationships and collaborate 

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Research shows that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box on a job posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to click “Apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
Should you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please reach out to [email protected]. 

Here @ Strata… 
Our culture is driven by our people solving problems together. We embrace learning, collaboration, and continuous career growth. Together, we lift our customers, our products, our company, and our community.  

We believe that each of our team member’s unique perspectives and experiences is what drives innovation and positive change. Our individual differences are what make us a more forward-thinking organization. We foster a culture of inclusion, equity and belonging, regardless of race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.  
Our Core Values:
While we celebrate what makes each member of our team unique, our core values are what connect us. They set clear expectations for how we approach our work and how each of us can positively influence the experience of our team and our customers.

  • We connect with positive intent.
  • We are helpful.
  • We own it.
  • We get better every day.
  • We are humble.

Skills Required

  • 2-5 years of experience in corporate training, adult education, learning, or a related field
  • Experience both designing and delivering training
  • Ability to write and maintain curricula using instructional design concepts, style guidelines, adult learning techniques, and scenario-based learning
  • Ability to identify audience training needs and adapt content and delivery accordingly
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts and software workflows into clear, accessible explanations
  • Ability to work effectively with limited guidance
  • Ability to manage competing projects and deadlines while maintaining customer satisfaction
  • Effective communication and ability to build cross-functional partnerships and gain consensus
  • Positive, solution-oriented attitude and commitment to continuous improvement
  • Experience working with AI tools to accelerate content development and maintenance
  • Experience working in healthcare and/or finance
  • Experience working with a Learning Management System (LMS)

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Strata Decision Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage begin on the first day, with HSA/FSA accounts and Teladoc access. Feedback suggests coverage quality is strong and family plan options are competitive.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) match managed through Vanguard (50% up to 6% of pay) is offered with immediate vesting. Feedback suggests day-one vesting and a clear match formula are meaningful positives.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package includes roughly 31 paid days off annually that increase with tenure, plus Flex Fridays, wellness days, and paid parental leave. Feedback suggests PTO and schedule flexibility are among the most appreciated elements.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
800 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

Here at Strata, we provide financial planning software, data, and insights to drive decisions and performance for organizations spanning the healthcare, higher education, and financial services industries.

Why Work With Us

We are mission driven to solve uniquely challenging financial problems in some of the most vulnerable industries directly affecting our community. We embrace learning, collaboration, and continuous career growth. We believe that each of our team member’s unique perspectives and experiences is what drives innovation and positive change.

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Strata Decision Technology Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We support remote and hybrid work. Employees near our Chicago HQ typically work in the office two days per week, with flexibility on which days. All employees may visit HQ for company events.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
HQChicago, IL
We have two campuses: our HQ, located in the heart of Downtown Chicago and another just outside of St. Louis, MO.

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