Workforce Solutions & Continuing Education Leadership & Organizational Development Trainer

Overview and Responsibilities

This Workforce Solutions and Continuing Education Trainer position collaborates with businesses and organizations throughout CVTC’s 11-county district to create and administer customized training and professional development seminars and series for employees in areas of leadership, organizational development, and performance management. This position also administers technical assistance (consulting) projects for business and industry, which may include the development of coaching programs, job description development, performance management systems, strategic planning, succession planning, organizational development, and other related services. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Plan for and instruct workforce offerings covering the areas of leadership, organizational development, and performance management through interactive and applied learning techniques. Instruction of diversity, equity, and inclusion offers are desired. 
• Assess needs of employer organizations.
• Design and implement relevant and progressive curriculum.
• Deliver high-quality instruction through the planning and implementation of effective learning strategies and environments.
• Develop, revise, and implement training packages (curriculum).
• Deliver instruction using up-to-date technology.
• Facilitate and assess participant learning.
• Manage the classroom or learning site effectively.
• Maintain labs and equipment when appropriate.
• Assist with recruitment of employer customers.
• Assist with registration, attendance, and student evaluation processes for customized training and professional development seminars.
• Develop and implement course/program evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Develop flexible instructional delivery systems, including on-line instruction. 
• Communicate and maintain positive relations with internal and external CVTC community.
• Manage and communicate time, scheduling and processes effectively using up-to-date technology.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and internal/external customers.
• Pursue on-going professional development including any additional certifications related to business needs.
• Demonstrate commitment to service excellence standards.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of and ability to conduct training in leadership areas including, but not limited to, StrengthsFinder, DiSC, Crucial Conversations, coaching, emotional intelligence, implementing internal organizational change, creating a positive organizational culture, communications, mentoring, conflict resolution, hiring employees, evaluating employees, writing job descriptions, employee performance management, initiating disciplinary action in an organization, wage and benefit cost analysis and various other leadership, organizational development and performance management related subjects as requested by regional employers.
• Ability to engage with a diverse target audience and relate to a vast array of experiences from entry-level to C-suite professionals. 
• Proven ability to plan, organize, instruct, and facilitate quality educational courses in leadership, organizational development, and performance management.
• Strong time management and communication skills with both internal and external customers and partners.
• Ability to utilize technology which supports learning and teaching.
• Ability to work with training participants in both one on one and group instruction.
• Ability to model integrity through self-awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
• Ability to recognize personal biases, adapt to different cultural situations, and demonstrate a commitment to respectful interactions with persons of various ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, or educational backgrounds.
• Intermediate knowledge of and skills with technology including software programs for communication, data collection, and decision making including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, including availability for evening, weekend, or online engagements, as appropriate.
• Ability to travel (i.e., access to reliable transportation) to various campuses, businesses, organizations, and other sites as needed to fulfill the responsibilities of th