Classification Description
TITLE: Trainer/Education Specialist
CLASS: Academic Professional
EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt
LEVEL: 4
NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK:
The Trainer/Education Specialist is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating customized training programs that will lead to skill enhancement and job placement for a diverse student population, including those with limited English skills. Developing appropriate curriculum and materials, supervising and mentoring part-time instructors and instructing students will comprise other key elements of the position.
Incumbents in this position develop and foster professional relationships with external and internal business partners to provide on-going coordination for work experience and/or internship programs for students.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Design short-term workforce training programs for a diverse student population. Duties include the development of customized curriculum, assessment instruments, and competencies for completion and student evaluation methods.
2. Facilitate the development of non-credit training programs including curriculum development, assessment methods, skills standards, competencies and student evaluation methods. Assist in the development, planning, implementation and evaluation of instructional programs. Evaluate results and initiate changes as needed.
3. Recruit, interview and assist with hiring part-time instructors who teach non-credit courses. Evaluate and mentor part-time instructors to ensure the needs of special populations are met, as well as specific accommodations for students.
4. Research labor market information, employer needs, program capacity and student needs in order to develop new and innovative programs and curriculum.
5. Provide instruction to a diverse population of students enrolled in the training programs.
6. Develop and coordinate a work experience/internship program for students enrolled in specific training programs.
7. Participate in outreach and recruitment activities for training programs.
8. Recruit, interview and assess potential participants for customized training workshops.
9. Work with students and staff, provide direct assistance in accessing training program materials and equipment and provide follow-up support.
10. Liaison with other workforce development program staff in developing a plan of action. Serve as an advocate in monitoring and assessing the progress of students to insure their training, employment and education requirements are being met. May assist in the development of individual training, employment, and education plans for participants.
11. Evaluate and guide student performance, maintain records and document student progress.
12. In partnership with other program staff, provide student services such as an explanation of policies, procedures and processes, orientation to facilities and equipment, distribution of appropriate instructional materials, and set-up assistance.
13. Perform other related duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Occasional evening and weekend hours are required. Work is typically performed in an office/classroom environment both on-site and off-site. Incumbents regularly drive between campuses and remote sites, requiring the ability to drive and use of personal vehicle.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Moderate physical exertion. Frequent standing or walking. Occasional lifting of equipment used in training that may weigh up to 30 lbs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Education, Communication, Psychology, Social Science, or occupational related field. Experience performing the duties of this job may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis. Three years of professional experience in an educational or training environment is required.
Demonstrated experience working with at-risk and/or culturally diverse populations. Demonstrated experience in the development and delivery of industry and workforce training. Must have a working knowledge of workforce development issues.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of business and industry and current labor market trends.
Knowledge of college procedures and requirements.
Knowledge of effective training techniques and learning theory.
Knowledge of local, state and federal rules and regulations impacting assigned program.
Skill in the development and delivery of industry related training such as basic skills, English-as-a-second-language, workplace communication, targeted industry training, student assessment and evaluation, curriculum development and job skills training.
Skill in project management including communication, organization, facilitation and independent decision-making.
Skill in designing and writing classroom instructional materials.
Skill in delivering public presentations and effective group facilitation.
Ability to work with an ethnically and culturally diverse staff and student population.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and work in an environment with regular interruptions.
Ability to communicate technical information in a clear and understandable manner.
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.