Grant Training Instructor

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain working relationships with industry partners.
• Interact with business/industry leaders to assess training needs.
• Develop and facilitate trainings, within areas of expertise, targeted to the manufacturing industry, regional, and/or state needs. This may include short‑term, non‑credit, customized, or academic courses.
• Evaluate and provide feedback to trainees and companies throughout the training program.
• Recruit students into the program and seek out potential funding sources for tuition assistance, where appropriate.
• Evaluate and maintain program equipment, training resources, and lab space.
• Prepare students through both in‑class theory and hands‑on skills instruction, including real‑world scenario training.
• Maintain student files, records, grades, attendance, and other records as required in compliance with appropriate UACCM, state, and/or federal policies, processes, and reporting standards.
• Participate as a member of a team to improve program and processes.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of seven (7) years related advanced manufacturing industry experience.
• Licenses and certification specific to advanced manufacturing industry.

Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of the minimum qualifications upon approval of the Chancellor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a trainer in industry.
• Experience in additional industry areas.
• Associates credentials or higher.

• Possesses substantial knowledge in specific areas of industry and workforce.
• Ability to compile and maintain accurate records and assemble and organize data.
• Able to be flexible and interface professionally with industry and administration.
• Able to multi‑task and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in the use of a computer, specifically Microsoft applications such as Outlook and Word.
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Physically able to perform job duties related to advanced manufacturing training.

$35/hr

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity: Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Benefits Eligible: No