Soft Skill Trainer Hkbk

**Job Description (JD) - Soft Skill Trainer**

**Department**: Upskilling & Industry Collaboration
**Institution**: HKBK Group of Institutions (HKBK GI)
**Position Title**: Soft Skill Trainer
**Employment Type**: Full-Time

**Role Summary**

The Soft Skill Trainer will play a critical role in preparing students for academic excellence, professional growth, and industry readiness. The faculty will design and deliver structured training programs focusing on Communication, Public Speaking, Confidence Building, Problem-Solving, Design Thinking, and Team Collaboration. The trainer is expected to adopt interactive pedagogies, conduct regular assessments, and mentor students continuously to ensure measurable improvements in employability skills.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Curriculum Delivery**:

- Deliver training modules on Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Confidence Building, Problem-Solving, Design Thinking, and Team Building.
- Adopt experiential methods including role-plays, case studies, group discussions, and simulations.
- Ensure completion of module hours (approx. 34 hours per cohort) within stipulated timelines.
- **Continuous Assessment & Growth Tracking**
- Conduct regular assessments (quizzes, oral presentations, group activities, case-based evaluations) to map continuous student growth.
- Maintain detailed student progress records and share periodic reports with the department.
- Identify low-performing students and provide remedial support.
- **Mentoring & Employability Readiness**
- Work closely with students to build confidence, self-awareness, and interpersonal effectiveness.
- Provide personalised mentoring and feedback to prepare students for interviews, GDs, and professional networking.
- Develop industry-ready competencies aligned with placement expectations.
- **Content Development & Innovation**
- Develop and update training materials, handouts, and case studies aligned with current industry practices.
- Introduce innovative activities for each module to enhance engagement.
- **Collaboration & Institutional Alignment**
- Coordinate with Placement Cell, Faculty, and Industry Partners to align training outcomes with employability goals.
- Participate in departmental meetings, strategy sessions, and curriculum design workshops.
- Support initiatives such as bootcamps, workshops, and student clubs for skill enhancement.

**Qualifications & Experience**
- **Educational Qualification**:

- Master’s degree in English, Communication, Psychology, HR, or related fields.
- Certification in _Soft Skills Training / Corporate Training / NLP / Personality Development_ preferred.
- **Professional Experience**:

- Minimum **5+ years** of experience in training students or corporate professionals in soft skills.
- Proven track record of delivering Communication & Personality Development programs.
- Experience in working with higher education institutions or placement-focused training is desirable.
- **Other Requirements**:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong facilitation and mentoring abilities.
- Proficiency in experiential training techniques (role-plays, simulations, workshops).
- Passion for working with young students and shaping employable talent.

**Key Result Areas (KRA) - Soft Skill Trainer**

**KRA**

**Performance Indicators**

**Training Delivery & Completion**
- 100% coverage of all prescribed soft skill modules
- Minimum 80% student attendance per batch

**Continuous Assessment & Growth Mapping**
- Minimum 3 structured assessments per semester (oral, written, group-based)
- At least 70% students show measurable growth (pre
- vs post-assessment)

**Employability & Industry Readiness**
- ≥75% of students demonstrate improved confidence in GDs, interviews, and presentations
- Documented evidence of skill improvement reflected in placement outcomes

**Student Engagement & Satisfaction**
- Achieve average student feedback rating ≥4/5 across modules
- Minimum 2 experiential activities per module (role-plays, team tasks, case studies)

**Content Development & Innovation**
- Update curriculum every semester with new activities/case studies
- Design at least 1 new industry-linked workshop annually

**Collaboration & Reporting**
- Timely submission of attendance, assessment results, and reports
- Active participation in institutional upskilling initiatives

Pay: From ₹900,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance

Work Location: In person