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

About the role

Responsible for developing the training material according to the needs of the Office of Entrepreneurial Initiatives.

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, entrepreneurship, human resources, education, marketing, communications, psychology, or related field from a regionally accredited institution required.
• Experience in Business, Entrepreneurship and teaching preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• 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.
• 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.
• Comfortable training in a business environment with the ability to interact professionally with business owners.