Trainer, Career Workforce Preparation- Hourly

Job description

Position Information
Location:
Highland Campus
Hours:
19 hrs/wk between 9 am and 9 pm; M-Th semester schedules determined by course load with some weekend hours required.
Salary:
$24.25/hr
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Reports To:
Supervisor, Digital Skills for Todays Jobs
Criminal Background Check:
Pre-employment criminal background checks are required for all Staff and Faculty positions. Pre-employment urinalyses drug screens are also required for all top candidates considered for positions in ACC's College Police department.
General Statement of Job

The Skills for Today's Jobs team encompasses a comprehensive employment preparation, job search, and digital literacy/fluency training program offering online and face-to-face group instruction coupled with individualized career coaching. Course content prepares students for successful transition to employment. Priority populations who face employment barriers are served by instructors with an aim toward increasing equitable employment outcomes and improving career trajectories. The program operates within ACC Student Affairs Career & Transfer Services. The position requires evening and weekend availability as needed to carry out the objectives.Description of Duties and TasksEssential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Teach job search skills and techniques utilizing innovative teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of a diverse student population including, but not limited to, interactive video, online format, and other uses of technology.

Instruct and prepare ACC's student body, including experiential learning candidates entering internships or apprenticeships, and members of the community who are re-entering the workforce or re-careering for employment aligned with backgrounds, interests, and credentials.

Assess wants, needs, skills, and interests using various resources such as Focus-2, Career Coach, and other technologies.

Devise, plan, and implement coaching strategies to support individuals facing employment barriers (age, disability, digital literacy/fluency, re-entering workforce after extended absence, exiting criminal justice system, socio-economic barriers, or other obstacles).

Liaison and train internal stakeholders in order to integrate career readiness and job preparation throughout the student experience.

Facilitate identification and monitoring of mentor, volunteer, internship, and employment opportunities that match students' needs.

Coordinate services for students making referrals as appropriate based on individual need to address challenges and position students for optimal success.

Coordinate job clubs and job fairs. Represent ACC career services in the community to promote the program, increase awareness, identify potential community partners, and outreach to priority populations.

Develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum through research and remain abreast of leading-edge job search tools and strategies.

Plans and organizes lesson plans, research/reference materials, syllabi, and other learning aids.

Compile data for program evaluation.

KnowledgeMust possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Subject matter of related and/or relevant topics and issues in the teaching discipline. Teaching best practices for adult learners. Understanding the mission and philosophy of a community college and lifelong education. Sensitivity of the needs of a diverse student body. Awareness of immediate and long-term assessment strategies, and understanding of growth-mindset philosophy of teaching. Principles and practices associated with Servant-Leadership.SkillsMust possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Effective teaching techniques adaptable to a variety of learning styles. Experience with active learning methods and educational technology platforms. Outstanding time management, planning, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to achieve consensus among diverse groups of people and interact with students of diverse backgrounds. Maintaining an established work schedule. Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills. Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials. Ability to communicate with students, colleagues, and others.Technology Skills

Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, interactive video and online format technology, classroom, clinical, lab, or other current learning technologies for effective teaching at the community college and high school levels. Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software. Knowledge of the digital application process, as well as software and platforms including Indeed, GlassDoor, Jobscan, LinkedIn, Big Interview, HireVue, Soft Chalk, Blackboard Collaborate, Webex, Kahoot, Purple Briefcase/Career Link, and Handshake.Required Work Experience

One year paid experience serving adult learners, job seekers, and priority populations in one-on-one and/or group settings.

Preferred Work Experience

Familiarity with local industry is preferred.Required Education

Associate degree.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's degree.Physical Requirements

Instruction takes place in classroom, lab, or online.Safety

Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

ACC Benefits OverviewFull-time Faculty and Staffing Table employees who work in full-time and/or part-time positions at the College are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 60 days of employment. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short and long term disability, retirement plans and AD&D.

ACC does not participate in Social Security. ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty Only). Part-time and Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by Federal law.

DisclaimerThe above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Austin Community College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under the Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting.

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