Trainer, Entrepreneurship Development (Part Time) Grant-Fund Pool

Houston Community College • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Trainer, Entrepreneurship Development is responsible for developing training materials to meet the needs of the Office of Entrepreneurial Initiatives. The role works with Entrepreneurial staff to assess client training needs, prepares and customizes course content for designated clients and topics, and updates instruction to keep it current and relevant. Training development may include research, creating handouts, assembling training manuals, and related administrative work. The trainer also maintains familiarity with instructional materials and techniques, seeks to improve instruction, and attends meetings with Entrepreneurial staff as requested, including Adjunct Faculty Orientation.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in a specified or related field. The successful candidate must be willing and able to teach day or evening classes at multiple sites around the city and be comfortable training in a business environment and interacting professionally with business owners. The position is identified as part time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, entrepreneurship, human resources, education, marketing, communications, psychology, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• A copy of the transcript conferring the required degree and certifications must accompany the application.
• Willingness and ability to teach day or evening classes at multiple sites around the city.
• Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to students from different academic and socioeconomic backgrounds and to students with disabilities.
• Knowledge and experience in areas such as business management, human resources, sales, or curriculum development, and ability to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of learning theory, including motivational, perceptual, and emotional forces in learning and conditions affecting individual learning and change.
• Knowledge of leadership theories and alternative techniques and styles for guiding, motivating, and directing individuals under different situational conditions.
• Knowledge of current developments in related fields and ability to stay current with policy and procedure changes.
• Ability to contribute and present innovative ideas for curricula and programs that combine traditional schedules with new business demands.
• Ability to present ideas clearly and effectively in discussions and oral presentations.
• Ability to customize training content and format to fit a business curriculum.
• Ability to produce professional-quality handouts and presentations.
• Comfort training in a business environment and ability to interact professionally with business owners.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in business, entrepreneurship, and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Entrepreneurial staff to assess clients’ training needs.
• Prepare training content for designated clients and topics using standard lesson plans and syllabi.
• Customize training content and format to fit Entrepreneurial objectives and business curricula.
• Research and prepare training materials, including handouts and manuals, and perform related administrative procedures.
• Update and revise course content and teaching methodology to maintain currency and relevance.
• Keep familiar with current texts, materials, teaching aids, and techniques, and recommend their adoption when appropriate.
• Seek ways to improve instruction.
• Attend scheduled meetings with Entrepreneurial staff as requested, including Adjunct Faculty Orientation.
• Meet deadlines for reports and other required paperwork.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time