Corporate Trainer, Level 3 - Pool Req

Houston City College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Community College seeks a Corporate Trainer, Level 3 to deliver soft skills training to corporate clients on an on-call basis. The role focuses on leadership, management, supervisory, and customer service skills with content customized to each client’s objectives.

The ideal candidate has 9 years of corporate training experience and a Bachelor’s degree, with additional certifications. Training may occur in 1-to-3 day classroom formats; ongoing content updates are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a specialized area. Level 3: 3+ certifications and/or licenses related to specific disciplines required.
• Ability to speak, read and write English effectively.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills; proficient in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and/or consulting to corporate clients as needed.
• Assess training needs with Corporate College staff.
• Customize training content to fit client objectives.
• Deliver soft skills training in leadership, supervisory, and customer service areas.
• Conduct 1–3 day classroom trainings using relevant materials.
• Update course content to maintain currency and relevance.
• Maintain records of schedules, rosters, and attendance.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Presentation skills

Technology usage

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certifications/licenses

Job description

Corporate Trainer, Level 3

Location: Houston, Texas (Off-Campus Work Location)

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 client’s needs and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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 client’s 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

Education

Bachelor’s 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 client’s 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

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:

• 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 [e-mail]

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact [phone].