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Business Trainer - Economic Development (Part-time) Staff Pool

Houston Community College

Job Description

SUMMARY

To provide business skills training to business and corporate clients, particularly in the area of 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.

Provide training and/or consulting to business clients as needed.

Assess training needs for business clients in conjunction with Entrepreneurship staff.

Provide training and development in exporting and importing; develop materials, curriculum, classroom assignments; evaluate program; present to small business owners, corporations and large businesses.

Customize training content and format to fit business client’s objectives.

Provide instruction to business clients in the areas of soft skills, such as leadership, supervisory skills, diversity, human resource issues, etc.

Deliver training in various classroom formats, using relevant training materials such as text, handouts, class exercises or assessment tools.

Provide training and development in Translation and Interpretation; develop materials, curriculum, classroom assignments; evaluate program; present to small business owners, corporations and large businesses.

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.

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.

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.

Continue to update and revise course content and teaching methodology in order to maintain currency and relevance.

Actively seek ways to improve instruction.

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

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Human Resources, education, marketing, communications, psychology or related field is required from a regionally accredited institution, indicating academic preparation in the related field required. A Master's degree is preferred.

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

Level 2- One (1) to two (2) licenses and certificates related to specific disciplines is preferred. A CGBP Certification (Certified Global Business Professional) is required for exporting and importing instruction.

Level 3- Three (3) or more licenses and certificates related to specific discipline is preferred.

 

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated, subject-related industry/technical experience required. Industry training, community college or university teaching experience is highly desired.

Level 1: Three to five years (3-5) of demonstrated, subject-related industry/technical experience. Industry training, community college or university teaching experience is highly desired. Up to three (3) years experience working in HCC, conducting business or corporate training preferred.

Level 2- Six to eight (6-8) years of demonstrated, subject-related industry/technical experience. Industry training, community college or university teaching experience is highly desired. Four-six (4-6) years experience working in HCC, conducting business or corporate training preferred.

Level 3- Nine (9) or more years of demonstrated, subject-related industry/technical experience. Industry training, community college or university teaching experience is highly desired. Seven (7) or more 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.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

 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.

 

Must have excellent presentation and interpersonal skills with demonstrated proficiency in both oral and written communication.

Must be comfortable training in a corporate or large business environment with the ability to interact professionally with large business clients.

Working 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 current developments in related fields of specializations with the ability to keep up-to-date on changes in policies and procedures

Ability to contribute and present innovative ideas for new curricula and programs that combine traditional schedules with new demands from business leaders and business groups.

Must have excellent presentation and interpersonal skills with demonstrated proficiency in both oral and written communication.

Ability to customized training content and format to fit business objectives.

Ability to produce professional quality handouts and presentations.

Ability to demonstrate consideration of others

Ability to speak, read, and write the English language effectively

Ability to clearly and effectively present ideas in discussion and oral presentations.

Ability to meet deadlines for reports and other required paper work.

Ability 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 Community College is one of the largest institutions of higher education in the country with 23 operating locations and more than 100,000 students each semester, including more international students (nearly 8%) than any community college in the country. HCC provides academic courses for transfer to four-year institutions, technical degrees and certificates in more than 70 fields of work, continuing education, corporate training, lifelong learning and enrichment programs, the largest adult education program in Texas and a diversity of Distance Education offerings (18,000 online students and growing). Since opening in 1971, more than 2 million students have obtained education and training from Houston Community College.

 

The Team

Some of the brightest minds in academics and business are choosing HCC as their home. When you join our talented team, you’ll play a special role. We’ll support you in your professional development as you contribute your knowledge and expertise to HCC, our students and the community.

 

The Opportunity

You: Innovator. Pacesetter. Agent of change. If you’re a tech savvy, process improvement-focused Student Champion with a talent for developing partnerships with communities and individuals, we’re looking for you.

Highlights: We are currently seeking an exceptional individual who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.

Next steps:  If you always have the student experience in the forefront of your planning and execution, if you’re a collaborator, an innovator and a person who gets things done, apply today!

 

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 City’s 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 don’t 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 healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
  • With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene. 
  • Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.  

 

EEO Statement

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

 

David Cross, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Office of Institutional Equity

PO Box 667517                                   

Houston TX, 77266

713 718.8271 or Institutional.Equity@hccs.edu

 

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages diversity, innovation and creativity, and inclusion.

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

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