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Business Skills Trainer

SUMMARY

Provides business skills training to business and corporate clients, particularly in leadership, management, supervisory skills, business growth, international business, exporting, importing, translation services, financial strategies, growth and expansion strategies, human resources, and other business needs. Deliver training based on business and client needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  1. Provide training and/or consulting to business clients as needed.
  2. Assess training needs for business clients in conjunction with Entrepreneurship staff.
  3. Provide training and development in exporting and importing; develop materials, curriculum, classroom assignments; evaluate program; present to small business owners, corporations, and large businesses.
  4. Customize training content and format to fit business clients objectives.
  5. Provide instruction to business clients in the areas of soft skills, such as leadership, supervisory skills, human resource issues, etc.
  6. Deliver training in various classroom formats, using relevant training materials such as text, handouts, class exercises or assessment tools.
  7. Provide training and development in Translation and Interpretation; develop materials, curriculum, classroom assignments; evaluate program; present to small business owners, corporations, and large businesses.
  8. Provide training and development in growing small business: strategic planning, growth opportunities, social media, finance, leadership, negotiation skills, marketing, and other related business fields: develop materials, curriculum, classroom assignments; evaluate program; present to small business owners, corporations, and large businesses.
  9. Provide training and development in Financial Strategies for small and large businesses and corporations: develop materials, curriculum, classroom assignments; evaluate program; present to small business owners, corporations, and large businesses.
  10. Maintain Familiarity with current business trends, materials, teaching aides and technique relative to business courses within the specific specialty and recommend their adoption when appropriate.
  11. Continue to update and revise course content and teaching methodology to maintain currency and relevance.
  12. Actively seek ways to improve instruction.
  13. Attend scheduled meetings with business clients and Entrepreneurial Office as requested including Adjunct Faculty Orientation.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree in business administration, Human Resources, education, marketing, communications, psychology, or related field required.

Associates degree plus 4 years directly related work experience may be considered in lieu of required degree.

Level 1:Licenses and certifications related to specific disciplines preferred.

Level 2:2 licenses and certificates related to specific disciplines preferred. CGBP Certification (Certified Global Business Professional) is required for exporting and importing instruction.

Level 3:3 licenses and certificates related to specific discipline preferred.

EXPERIENCE

3 years demonstrated subject-related industry/technical experience required.

Industry training, community college or university teaching experience preferred.

Level 1:3 years demonstrated, subject-related industry/technical experience required. Industry training, community college or university teaching experience preferred. 3 years experience working in HCC, conducting business or corporate training preferred.

Level 2:6 years demonstrated, subject-related industry/technical experience required. Industry training, community college or university teaching experience preferred. 4 years experience working in HCC, conducting business or corporate training preferred.

Level 3:9 years demonstrated, subject-related industry/technical experience required. Industry training, community college or university teaching experience preferred. 7 years experience working in HCC, conducting business or corporate training preferred.

Experience using learning theory-motivational, perceptual, and emotional forces present in the learning process and the conditions that affect individual learning and change preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  1. Working knowledge and experience in the discipline of business development and business growth including exporting, importing, business growth, international business growth, business plan development, growth strategies and growth opportunities, financial planning, marketing, translation processes, social media, and community development; curriculum development with an ability to encourage small business owners to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  2. Must have excellent presentation and interpersonal skills with demonstrated proficiency in both oral and written communication.
  3. Must be comfortable training in a corporate or large business environment with the ability to interact professionally with large business clients.
  4. Working knowledge of learning theory-motivational, perceptual, and emotional forces present in the learning process and the conditions that affect individual learning and change.
  5. Knowledge of current developments in related fields of specializations with the ability to keep up to date on changes in policies and procedures
  6. Able to contribute and present innovative ideas for new curricula and programs that combine traditional schedules with new demands from business leaders and business groups.
  7. Must have excellent presentation and interpersonal skills with demonstrated proficiency in both oral and written communication.
  8. Able to customize training content and format to fit business objectives.
  9. Able to produce professional quality handouts and presentations.
  10. Able to demonstrate consideration for others
  11. Able to speak, read, and write the English language effectively
  12. Able to clearly and effectively present ideas in discussion and oral presentations.
  13. Able to meet deadlines for reports and other required paperwork.
  14. Able to use current technology.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

The Organization

Houston City College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the countrys largest single-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

If this sounds like the role for you and youre ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.

EEO Statement

Houston City College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veterans status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM-SCP, Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
PO Box 667517
Houston TX, 77266
713 718.8271 or hcc.oeotix@hccs.edu

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.

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