Softskill Trainer

About the Role

Presidency University is seeking a passionate and experienced Soft Skills Trainer to enhance students' employability and professional readiness. The trainer will be responsible for designing and delivering engaging training programs that develop communication, interpersonal, leadership, teamwork, and workplace effectiveness skills among students from diverse academic disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver training programs on:
• Communication Skills (Verbal & Written)
• Business Communication
• Presentation Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Team Building and Collaboration
• Leadership Skills
• Time Management
• Emotional Intelligence
• Workplace Etiquette and Professionalism
• Group Discussion and Interview Skills
• Conduct workshops, seminars, and interactive learning sessions.
• Design training content, assessments, activities, and learning materials.
• Prepare students for campus recruitment processes through mock interviews, GDs, and presentation exercises.
• Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
• Monitor training effectiveness and maintain progress reports.
• Collaborate with placement, academic, and industry teams to align training programs with industry expectations.
• Mentor students on professional development and career readiness.
• Stay updated with current industry trends, corporate expectations, and employability requirements.

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Science, Management, Psychology, English, Communication, or related disciplines .
• Strong command of English language and communication principles.

Preferred

• Certification in Soft Skills Training, Learning & Development, Behavioral Training, Communication Skills, or Corporate Training.
• Additional qualifications in Psychology, HR, Training & Development, or Organizational Behavior will be an advantage.

Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in soft skills training, corporate training, learning & development, or student development programs.
• Experience working with universities, engineering colleges, educational institutions, or corporate organizations is preferred.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong facilitation and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to engage large student groups through interactive learning methods.
• Expertise in public speaking, business communication, and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LMS platforms, and virtual training tools.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students toward professional excellence.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Student engagement and participation rates.
• Improvement in communication and employability skills.
• Campus placement readiness outcomes.
• Student and stakeholder feedback scores.
• Number and effectiveness of training sessions conducted.
• Success rate in mock interviews and assessment activities.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Dynamic personality with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong passion for student development and mentoring.
• Ability to work effectively with students from Engineering, Science, Management, and other disciplines.
• Industry exposure and understanding of corporate culture and professional expectations.

Presidency University invites applications from enthusiastic Soft Skills Trainers who are committed to developing industry-ready graduates and enhancing students' confidence, communication, and professional competencies.