\n Marketing Knowledge Management & Process Governance Specialist\n

Job Details Req ID: 125097 Supported Practice: Heartland Dental Category: Marketing Location: 1200 Network Centre Drive, Effingham, IL 62401 Salary: $60,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year Position Summary: Marketing Knowledge Management & Process Governance SpecialistThis position serves as the steward of customer service knowledge, process governance, and operational consistency across the Marketing Customer Service function. This role establishes and maintains the systems, documentation, standards, and training resources that enable teams to deliver consistent, efficient, and scalable customer support. The position ensures organizational knowledge is accessible, accurate, current, and aligned with evolving business processes.About Heartland Dental Heartland Dental is the nation\''s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical, administrative support services to over 3,000 dentists in more than 1,900 offices across 39 states and the District of Columbia. With annual revenues exceeding $2.5 billion, we continue to expand our nationwide footprint through same-office growth and new affiliations. To give you an idea of the team structure, you will work on a team with Marketing Experience Specialists, reporting to the Marketing Planning & Analysis Senior Manager. Below is an overview of the duties and responsibilities you would take on in this role:Lead Knowledge Management and Content GovernanceOwn and continuously improve the knowledge management program for Field Marketing and Customer Service team members. Establish content standards, ownership, review cycles, approval workflows, version control, and lifecycle requirements for the internal and customer facing resources. Conduct periodic audits and coordinate the update, archival, or retirement of outdated content. Manage Knowledge Platforms and Communication ResourcesOversee the governance, quality, accessibility, and publication of content across knowledge bases, intrant resources, and shared platforms. Develop and maintain customer facing articles, FAQs, communication templates, scripts, quick reference guides, and escalation resources that support consistent and efficient service.Build Customer Self-Service CapabilitiesDevelop and enhance customer self-service resources, including how-to articles, guides, videos, FAQs, and resource libraries. Monitor adoption, customer needs, and support trends to improve content effectiveness, increase customer independence, and reduce avoidable support requests. Establish Process Documentation StandardsDesign, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflow diagrams, process maps, decision trees, and governance documentation. Ensure all documentation follows consistent formatting, approval, and version-control standards.Support Training and New Employee EnablementDevelop and deliver onboarding and training programs for Field Marketing and Customer Service team members, including HeartLink, RingCentral, customer service procedures, knowledge resources, and operational workflows. Measure training effectiveness and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.Measure Knowledge Effectiveness and Drive Continuous ImprovementDevelop reporting and performance metrics related to knowledge utilization, self-service adoption, training effectiveness, article quality, and process compliance. Analyze trends and implement improvements that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.Partner with Business Leaders to Sustain Process ExcellenceCollaborate with subject matter experts, service owners, Customer Service COE leaders, and cross-functional teams to capture institutional knowledge, implement process improvements, and ensure changes are effectively documented, communicated, trained, and adopted throughout the organization. Minimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Project Management, or a related field; or a minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in project management, knowledge management, or process governanceStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.Experience creating process documentation, SOPs, training materials, and knowledge resources.Demonstrated experience with process improvement methodologies and workflow redesign.Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the department.Excellent facilitation, relationship-building, and collaboration skills.Strong judgment and decision-making capabilities.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, reporting tools, workflow management systems, and collaboration platforms.Ability to manage multiple requests in a fast-paced environmentPhysical Requirements:Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the positionProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to lift up to 15 pounds at timesAbility to travel multiple times per year for meetings or office visitsWe put our people first at Heartland Dental, and that shows in our generous benefits package.Company retains the sole discretion to change the duties of the position at any time.We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.