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Inside Higher Ed · 1 day ago

Trainer, Entrepreneurship Development (Part Time) Grant-Fund Pool

Houston, TX

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Inside Higher Ed is seeking a part-time Trainer for Entrepreneurship Development. The role involves developing training materials, customizing content for clients, and collaborating with staff to assess training needs.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with Entrepreneurial staff to assess clients’ training needs

Prepare training content for designated clients and topic using standard lesson plans and syllabi

Customize training content and format to fit Entrepreneurial objectives

Customization and preparation process may include research, creation of handouts, binding training manuals and other related administrative procedures related to training curriculum development

Continue to update and revise course content and teaching methodology 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 Entrepreneurial staff as requested including Adjunct Faculty Orientation

Qualification

Curriculum developmentBusiness managementEntrepreneurshipTeaching experienceCommunication skillsSensitivity to diversityInterpersonal skillsCritical thinkingProblem-solvingPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in business administration, entrepreneurship, human resources, education, marketing, communications, psychology, or related field from a regionally accredited institution required

Copy of transcript conferring required degree and certifications must accompany application

Experience in Business, Entrepreneurship and teaching preferred

Willing and able to teach day or evening classes at a number of sites around the city

Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software are required

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively

Demonstrate sensitivity to students with different academic and socio-economic backgrounds and students with disabilities

Knowledge and experience in the discipline of business management, human resources, sales, 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 that 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 contribute and present innovative ideas for new curricula and programs that combine traditional schedules with new demands from business

Able to clearly and effectively present ideas in discussion and oral presentations

Able to meet deadlines for reports and other required paperwork

Able to customize training content and format to fit a business curriculum

Able to produce professional quality handouts and presentations

Must be comfortable training in a business environment with the ability to interact professionally with business owners