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

Houston Community College

31d

About The Position

Responsible for developing the training material according to the needs of the Office of Entrepreneurial Initiatives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Collaborate with Entrepreneurial staff to assess clients’ training needs.
Prepare training content for designated clients and topic using standard lesson plans and syllabi.
Customize training content and format to fit Entrepreneurial objectives.
Customization and preparation process may include research, creation of handouts, binding training manuals and other related administrative procedures related to training curriculum development.
Continue to update and revise course content and teaching methodology to maintain currency and relevance.
Maintain familiarity with current texts, materials, teaching aids and techniques relative to courses within the discipline and recommend their adoption when appropriate.
Actively seek ways to improve instruction.
Attend scheduled meetings with Entrepreneurial staff as requested including Adjunct Faculty Orientation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, entrepreneurship, human resources, education, marketing, communications, psychology, or related field from a regionally accredited institution required.
• Copy of transcript conferring required degree and certifications must accompany application.
• Willing and able to teach day or evening classes at a number of sites around the city.
• Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software are required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to students with different academic and socio-economic backgrounds and students with disabilities.
• Knowledge and experience in the discipline of business management, human resources, sales, curriculum development, etc. with the ability to encourage clients to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of learning theory-motivational, perceptual, and emotional forces present in the learning process and the conditions that affect individual learning and change.
• Knowledge of theories of leadership-alternative techniques and styles for guiding, motivation, and directing individuals under various situational conditions to achieve effective performance.
• Knowledge of current developments in related fields of specialization with the ability to keep up to date on changes in policies and procedures to maintain current working knowledge.
• Ability to contribute and present innovative ideas for new curricula and programs that combine traditional schedules with new demands from business.
• Able to clearly and effectively present ideas in discussion and oral presentations
• Able to meet deadlines for reports and other required paperwork.
• Able to customize training content and format to fit a business curriculum.
• Able to produce professional quality handouts and presentations.
• Must be comfortable training in a business environment with the ability to interact professionally with business owners.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Business, Entrepreneurship and teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Entrepreneurial staff to assess clients’ training needs.
• Prepare training content for designated clients and topic using standard lesson plans and syllabi.
• Customize training content and format to fit Entrepreneurial objectives.
• Customization and preparation process may include research, creation of handouts, binding training manuals and other related administrative procedures related to training curriculum development.
• Continue to update and revise course content and teaching methodology to maintain currency and relevance.
• Maintain familiarity with current texts, materials, teaching aids and techniques relative to courses within the discipline and recommend their adoption when appropriate.
• Actively seek ways to improve instruction.
• Attend scheduled meetings with Entrepreneurial staff as requested including Adjunct Faculty Orientation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees