Corporate Trainer Level 1 - Language /ESL&Foreign Languages (Pool Requisition)
8 months ago
Employment Information
We are currently seeking a Corporate Trainer Language (ESL and Foreign Languages), who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.
HCC’s Corporate College: HCC is responsive to community needs and driving local economic development. A chief component of this is providing customized business/industry instruction with on-site workforce training. HCC’s Corporate College provides solutions that are high-quality, competitively priced and relevant. Classes can be scheduled during the day, at night or on the weekend; at the client’s worksite, online or at one of our world-class facilities.
Your mission: We’ll count on you to provide soft-skills training to corporate clients on an on-call basis.
Your work: First, you’ll assess the client’s business training needs in conjunction with Corporate College staff. Second, based on the information gleaned, you’ll develop and deliver the training in one- to three-day classroom formats, using texts, handouts, class exercises and/or assessment tools.
In this role, you’ll actively seek ways to improve instruction as you continue to update and revise course content and teaching methodology to maintain relevancy.
Next steps: If you’re excited about contributing to Houston’s business development and fostering positive working relationships between HCC and the community through teaching, submit your application today!
SUMMARY
Provide soft skills training to corporate clients on an on-call basis. Deliver training based on client’s needs and objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Provide training and/or consulting to corporate clients as needed.
Assess training needs for clients in conjunction with Corporate College staff.
Customize training content and format to fit client’s objectives.
Provide instruction to clients in the areas of soft skills, such as leadership, supervisory skills, diversity, human resource issues, etc.
Deliver training in 1 day to 3 day classroom formats, using relevant training materials such as texts, handouts, class exercises or assessment tools.
Continue to update and revise course content and teaching methodology in order 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 client and Corporate College as requested including
Adjunct Faculty Orientation.
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
Bachelor’s degree in a specialized area.
Level 1 - Certifications in courses (Leadership, Customer Service, etc.) is preferred. Non-certified candidates must be willing to be trained / certified upon employment.
EXPERIENCE
Community college, university teaching, or corporate training experience is highly desired.
Level 1 - A minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated, corporate training / subject-related industry/technical experience is required. Up to 3 years of experience working in HCC, conducting corporate training preferred. Industry training, community college or university teaching experience is highly desired.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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
Knowledge of learning theory-motivational, perceptual, and emotional forces present in the learning process and the conditions which 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 use current technology
Ability to contribute and present innovative ideas for new curricula and programs that combine traditional schedules with new demands from industry schedules
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 customize training content and format to fit client’s objectives
Ability to produce professional quality handouts and presentations
Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills with demonstrated proficiency in both oral and written communication
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 an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society. We’re proud to say that 98 percent of our graduates step into a job in their field of study immediately upon graduation. One of the largest community colleges in the nation, HCC has served the Greater Houston area for over four decades. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Schools Commission on Colleges, we offer 300+ associate degree and certificate programs to 75,000+ students across 13 Centers of Excellence and online each semester. We are proud to be No.1 among all community colleges in the nation in providing associate degrees to minorities and No.1 in educating international students, with 10.4 percent of our student population from outside the USA. Our vision is to become the Employer of Choice in support of our mission for Student Success by attracting, retaining and motivating the best employees.
The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll 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, you’ll 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.
The Opportunity
You: You’re an innovative instructor who’s comfortable in either classroom or corporate settings.
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.
- 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 health care 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.
If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.
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
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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