Microsoft 365 Enablement Specialist

Company Description

When you join Renaissance® you join a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology.

Renaissance’s solutions help educators analyze customize and plan personalized learning paths for students allowing time for what matters—creating energizing learning experiences in the classroom. Our fiercely passionate employees and educational partners have helped drive phenomenal student growth with Renaissance solutions being used in over one-third of US schools and in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Every day we are connected to our mission by exemplifying our values: trust each other win together strive for the best own our actions and grow and evolve.

Job Description

Job Summary: The Microsoft 365 Enablement Specialist is responsible for driving the adoption and effective use of Microsoft 365 tools and services within the organization. This role involves collaborating with various departments to understand their needs and providing tailored solutions to enhance productivity and collaboration. The specialist will also conduct training sessions create documentation and offer ongoing support to ensure that employees are leveraging Microsoft 365 to its fullest potential.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Leading the Microsoft Champions group a network of enthusiastic and influential employees who advocate for and support the use of Microsoft products across the organization.

• Recommending training for the workforce based on analytics feedback and best practices to deliver effective and engaging learning experiences.

• Promoting Microsoft products and their benefits through various channels such as SharePoint and Viva Engage.

• Introducing new products and features to the organization and providing guidance and support for their adoption and usage.

• Keeping up to date with the Microsoft roadmap and communicating relevant updates and changes to the stakeholders and users.

• Leading Copilot Chat adoption a new AI-powered virtual assistant for employees.

• Hosting regular tech talks where you showcase Microsoft products and features share tips and tricks answer questions and solicit feedback from the audience.

• Offering education sessions to our Help Desk representatives regarding new features and products guaranteeing their capability to assist our employees.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. In accordance with applicable laws Renaissance Learning will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• At least 3 years of experience in leading Microsoft 365 adoption and change management initiatives in a large and complex organization.

Certificates Licenses Registration

• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals.

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge and skills in Microsoft 365 products such as Teams SharePoint OneDrive Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint OneNote Planner Forms Stream Engage Clipchamp and Power Automate.

Other General Skills

• Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain technical concepts in simple and engaging terms.

• A strong customer service orientation with the ability to listen to and understand the needs and expectations of the users and stakeholders.

• A growth mindset with the willingness to learn new things embrace feedback and adapt to changing situations.

• A collaborative and inclusive approach with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and individuals across the organization.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential.

Salary Range: $80000 - $95000

This range is based on national market data and may vary by location.

Benefits for eligible employees include:

• World Class Health Benefits: Medical Prescription Dental Vision Telehealth

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave (20 total weeks with 14 weeks paid) & Milk Stork program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Life & Disability Insurance

• Well-being and Employee Assistance Programs

Frequently cited statistics show that some women underrepresented individuals protected veterans and individuals with disabilities may only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Renaissance we encourage all applications! Roles evolve over time especially with innovation and you may be just the person we need for the future!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Renaissance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to any term condition or privilege of employment based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability military or veteran status marital status or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal state or local law.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Renaissance also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact Talent Acquisition.

EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

For information about Renaissance visit: https://www.renaissance.com/