Audiologist Education & Training (Travel is required)
About the role
Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and delivery of advanced hearing solutions, founded in 1967 and headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. With more than 5,000 employees globally, 29+ facilities, and business in over 100 markets, Starkey develops comprehensive digital hearing systems that incorporate artificial intelligence, embedded activity sensors, language translation, transcription services, and an always-on personal voice assistant.
This remote Education & Training Audiologist position supports specified regions of the United States and requires approximately 70% travel. The role contributes to the education and training needs of the company by providing audiology, technical, and product training to customers, prospective customers, and Starkey employees.
Responsibilities
- Participate and lead programs for internal and external education and training
- Participate in department, product, and related meetings as necessary
- Prepare and teach content of products, software, and related materials to internal and external audiences both live and online, including travel to customer offices, regional meetings, and corporate headquarters for training events
- Give professional presentations at local, state, or national meetings, conventions, and seminars
- Participate in the training of employees
- Create education and training materials including presentations, handouts, and other related materials
- Study current and classic literature in audiology and amplification
- Review and participate in the development of written content (e.g., white papers, articles, training materials)
- Conduct in-office or online trainings, classes, demonstrations, and workshops for hearing professionals
- Respond in a professional and timely manner to all training events requested by Sales, other staff, and/or customers
- Schedule any travel independently and within corporate guidelines required for training events
- Participate in peer review process of all training materials and professional presentations
- Remain current in clinical skills by participating in clinical activities throughout the year
- Evaluate and validate software and hearing aids for functionality and be prepared to teach it to internal and external audiences
- Collaborate with other departments as required for job responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with Sales, Events, Marketing, Customer Service, and Research & Development as needed for creating training resources or disseminating product knowledge
- Maintain appropriate administrative records
- Complete appropriate corporate reporting requirements in a timely fashion, including processing of training request forms and CEU documentation
- Maintain expenses within published corporate guidelines
- Maintain company equipment (computer, training devices, etc.)
- Other duties/responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
Education & Experience
- Doctoral Degree in Audiology required
- Hearing aid dispensing background required
- Eligible for State License
Competencies, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to function within a team environment
- Ability to understand technical information
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to adapt to changing situations and environments
- Ability to work well with people in person, by telephone, and online
Working conditions & schedule
- Standard office conditions
- Up to 70% travel required along with evening and occasional weekend work
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. occasionally required
- Standard office equipment and audiological testing equipment
Pay
The annual salary for this position is between $88,550 – $121,800 per year. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results (no guarantee of payout).
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance plan
- Hearing aid benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Paid floating holidays
- Paid volunteer service day
- Paid paternity and maternity leave
- Tuition reimbursement