On-Call Soft Skills Trainer

Job Description

SUMMARY

Provide soft skills training to corporate clients on an on-call basis, particularly in the areas of leadership, management, supervisory, and customer service skills and other human resource issues.

Deliver training based on clients needs and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following (Other duties may be assigned:)

1. Provide training and/or consulting to corporate clients as needed.
2. Assess training needs for clients in conjunction with Corporate College staff.
3. Customize training content and format to fit clients objectives.
4. Provide instruction to clients in the areas of soft skills, such as leadership, supervisory skills, human resource issues, etc.
5. Deliver training in 1 day to 3 day classroom formats, using relevant training materials such as texts, handouts, class exercises or assessment tools.
6. Continue to update and revise course content and teaching methodology in order to maintain currency and relevance.
7. Maintain familiarity with current texts, materials, teaching aids and techniques relative to courses within the discipline and recommend their adoption when appropriate.
8. Actively seek ways to improve instruction.
9. Attend scheduled meetings with client and Corporate College as requested including Adjunct Faculty Orientation.
10. Maintain accurate records, including class schedules, student rosters, 3-day attendance and grade rosters. Strict observance of these procedures is required for on-going consideration for other training assignments.

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 a specialized area

Level 3: 3+ certifications and/or licenses related to specific disciplines required

EXPERIENCE

Level 3: 9 years of demonstrated, corporate training / subject-related industry/technical experience is required.

7 years experience working in a community college, university teaching, or corporate training experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge and experience in the discipline of management, human resources, curriculum development, etc with the ability to encourage clients to use critical thinking and problem solving skills
2. Knowledge of learning theory-motivational, perceptual, and emotional forces present in the learning process and the conditions which affect individual learning and change
3. Knowledge of theories of leadership-alternative techniques and styles for guiding, motivation, and directing individuals under various situational conditions to achieve effective performance
4. 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
5. Able to use current technology
6. Able to contribute and present innovative ideas for new curricula and programs that combine traditional schedules with new demands from industry schedules
7. Able to demonstrate consideration of others
8. Able to speak, read and write the English language effectively
9. Able to clearly and effectively present ideas in discussion and oral presentations
10. Able to meet deadlines for reports and other required paper work
11. Able to customize training content and format to fit clients objectives
12. Able to produce professional quality handouts and presentations
13. Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills with demonstrated proficiency in both oral and written communication
14. Must be comfortable training in a corporate environment with the ability to interact professionally with corporate clients

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 Community 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 singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team

Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. Youll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, youll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York Citys 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and dont forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate health care system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nations top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houstons cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

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