Positions: CEP Workshop Lead Trainer and Training Team Member
Term Dates: Open throughout the year
CEP Workshop Lead Trainer
A CEP Workshop Lead Trainer is a Trainer Corps (TC) member who leads a training team of two to four members and works collaboratively with them to deliver their workshop. Each member of a CEP training team brings a unique set of experiences, stories, and skills that are intentionally utilized to engage participants throughout the learning process.
Lead Trainers manage and oversee the planning, preparing, delivery, and feedback of their CEP delivery. In addition to training, the Lead Trainer ensures that the training team is well prepared and represents NASA in a positive and professional manager. This role is event specific.
A CEP Workshop Lead Trainer is chosen to be part of a team based on content expertise as it relates to that program as well as their length of experience on TC. It is not desirable for a first year TC member to be a lead trainer but they are actively encouraged to join a training team within their first year of service. In addition, all CEP Workshop Trainers play a critical role in creating and fostering an engaging and meaningful NAFSA workshop experience for all participants
As a CEP Workshop Lead Trainer you will:
- recruit and lead a training team using TC members,
- convene training team to plan for an engaging delivery,
- organize pre-workshop team planning sessions using virtual platforms, conference calls, email, and at the workshop location to ensure workshop effectiveness and learning transfer,
- prepare training plan and submit it to NAFSA Learning & Training for review and update based on feedback,
- participate in a pre-delivery preparation call with NAFSA Staff Partner,
- utilize approved NAFSA curriculum and visual aids when training CEP workshops,
- manage the overall instruction and experience of the workshop for trainers and participants,
- lead team debrief at end of workshop delivery, and
- ensure workshop is being properly promoted.
CEP Workshop Trainer
TC training teams are generally made up of two to four trainers who deliver the NAFSA Core Education Program (CEP) Workshops, using a standardized workshop curriculum and incorporating best training practices based on adult learning theories to engage participants throughout the learning process. A CEP Lead Trainer is selected by the Lead Trainer and typically is chosen to be part of a team based on content expertise as it relates to that program. If this CEP is at a NAFSA Regional Conference, trainers are typically selected that live in the region. The NAFSA CEP Workshops are delivered in person or virtually throughout the year.
As a CEP Workshop Trainer you will:
- collaborate with the designated Lead Trainer and team in the planning, preparation, delivery, and feedback of your NAFSA CEP Workshop offering,
- take a deep dive into all parts of the CEP Workshop materials and collaborate with your team to create an engaging delivery, In Practice activities, when directed, that are engaging and lead to learning transfer,
- participate in all pre-workshop planning sessions as organized by Lead Trainer via virtual platforms, conference calls, and at the workshop location to ensure the highest quality workshop experience, and
- prepare for delivery and contribute to an engaging learner centric experience
NAFSA is not currently accepting applications for this position. Visit NAFSA Volunteer Leadership to learn about available opportunities.
Major Functions and Responsibilities
CEP Workshop LEAD TRAINER Major Functions and Responsibilities
- Recruit training team of two to four members,
- Develop the training plan for your workshop delivery,
- Commit to Training NAFSA Style, which includes dedicated time for planning and preparing for the training (individually and together as a team), being fully present throughout the entire delivery, and participating in a debrief/feedback session with your training team,
- Take a deep dive into all parts of the CEP Workshop materials and craft openers, transitions, activities, and In Practice exercises that are engaging and lead to learning transfer,
- Join pre-delivery calls with NAFSA staff partner to review logistics (for virtual and live online deliveries), and
- Communicate often and openly with your training team to ensure all tasks are being accomplished, that the team is unified, and that the highest level of professionalism is demonstrated.
CEP Workshop TRAINER Major Functions and Responsibilities
- Commit to Training NAFSA Style, which includes dedicated time for planning and preparing for the training (individually and together as a team), being fully present throughout the entire delivery, and participating in a debrief/feedback session with your training team,
- Participate in the development of the training plan for your workshop delivery,
- Take a deep dive into all parts of the CEP Workshop materials and craft openers, transitions, activities, and In Practice exercises that are engaging and lead to learning transfer,
- Join pre-delivery calls with NAFSA staff partner to review logistics (for virtual and live online deliveries), and
- Communicate often and openly with all training team members to ensure all tasks are being accomplished, that the team is unified, and that the highest level of professionalism is demonstrated.
All NAFSA leaders are expected to foster an inclusive environment and seek to learn and understand the multicultural perspectives of the committee/team, our constituents, and stakeholders to align with the NAFSA Diversity and Inclusion Statement. An expression of leadership in this area includes:
- Engaging the committee/team to identify and implement strategies for increased personal outreach, recruitment, and onboarding for all, especially diversity-focused and underrepresented groups
- Increasing accessibility and participation from underrepresented groups, individuals, and institutions
- Expanding educational content within the committees’ purview through intentional outreach and recruitment of diverse presenters and institutional types in partnership with various NAFSA groups
NAFSA: Association of International Educators is a professional association driven by its Strategic Plan as established by the Board of Directors. The success of the association depends on the productive engagement of three key constituencies: the Board, member-leaders, and staff. Member-leaders are advocates for the association’s mission, vision, values, diversity and inclusion, and ethical principles. They align their work closely with the Board through its vice presidents and with staff to carry out the Strategic Plan. Member-leader roles are guided by objectives assigned by the Strategic Plan, by outcome accountabilities outlined in the Standing Rules, and by position descriptions for specific roles.
Commitment
Varies, but includes several months of planning and preparing prior to workshop delivery. A pre-delivery call with NAFSA Staff Partners and a post-delivery debrief/feedback session is generally part of the involvement and the time.
How to Get Involved
Lead trainers are selected collaboratively by the Trainer Corps Leadership Team and NAFSA Staff Partner. Each Trainer Corps member self-reports the workshops they have content expertise to train, which is verified by the Trainer Corps Leadership team. Training team members are recruited by the CEP workshop lead trainer.
Reach out to NAFSA staff to learn more
Mark Your Calendar
The call for trainers is typically posted on the Trainer Corps page on Network.nafsa. Please check it regularly or set up an alert, for training opportunities.
- NAFSA Virtual CEP Workshop Trainers are needed at various times throughout the year
- NAFSA Annual Conference CEP Workshop Trainers are needed from approximately January—May
- NAFSA Regional Conference CEP Workshop Trainers are needed from approximately August—November
- NAFSA Partner Workshop Trainers are needed at various times and locations all throughout the year
