Part-Time Trainer – Data Analytics

Position Title

Part-Time Trainer – Data Analytics

Washtenaw Community College seeks a qualified Part-Time Trainer to deliver short‑term, non‑credit data analytics instruction in a face‑to‑face format. The role focuses on the data analytics component of a workforce training pathway, which may be combined with a separate bookkeeping element.

The trainer uses existing WCC‑developed course materials to provide practical instruction in data literacy, spreadsheet analysis, data organization, cleaning, formulas and functions, pivot tables, charts, dashboards, reporting, data visualization, and the application of data to business decision‑making. Students gain applied data skills for business, office, accounting, administrative, workforce, and entry‑level positions.

• Serve as subject‑matter expert and trainer for data analytics course content;
• Deliver short‑term, non‑credit workforce training in a face‑to‑face instructional format using existing WCC materials;
• Provide instruction on foundational data analytics concepts, including data literacy, organization, cleaning, spreadsheet analysis, formulas and functions, pivot tables, charts, dashboards, reporting, and visualization;
• Teach students how to use data to identify patterns, summarize information, communicate findings, and support business decision‑making;
• Facilitate hands‑on learning activities, demonstrations, guided practice, applied exercises, review sessions, and skills‑based assignments;
• Use business scenarios, sample datasets, spreadsheet exercises, reporting examples, and applied projects to support student learning;
• Help students understand how data analytics skills apply to workplace roles in business operations, office administration, accounting/bookkeeping support, data reporting, workforce analytics, and related fields;
• Support students with varying levels of prior experience in data analytics, spreadsheets, business technology, and computer‑based learning;
• Communicate course expectations, learning outcomes, technology requirements, assignment expectations, and completion requirements clearly to students;
• Provide feedback to students to support skill development and successful course completion;
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and professional learning environment for adult learners, workforce training participants, career changers, and entry‑level students;
• Communicate classroom, technology, software, course material, and student support needs to Corporate Training & Lifelong Learning staff;
• Review existing course materials and provide feedback or recommendations for improvement based on student needs, course delivery experience, and workforce expectations;
• Coordinate with Corporate Training & Lifelong Learning staff regarding course delivery, scheduling, materials, software access, classroom needs, and student support;
• Follow WCC policies, procedures, and expectations for part‑time trainers;
• Other duties as assigned.

• Recommend updates to instructional examples, datasets, exercises, demonstrations, and course resources as needed;
• Provide input on course delivery format, instructional flow, classroom technology needs, and future course improvements;
• Support alignment between data analytics instruction and related workforce training pathways, including a separate bookkeeping training component as appropriate;
• Communicate any issues with course materials, software access, student readiness, or classroom technology before or during course delivery;
• Assist with course improvement feedback after course offerings;
• Support future course enhancements based on student needs, workforce demand, employer feedback, and industry trends;
• Utilize technology, including AI‑enabled tools and software where appropriate, to support the effective performance of assigned duties, enhance productivity, improve communication and information management, support decision‑making, and other responsibilities while ensuring compliance with confidentiality requirements, institutional policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.

• This is a part‑time training assignment scheduled based on course offerings,…