Business Pathway Instructor – International Institute of Minnesota

Position available: Business Pathway Instructor
Department: Business Careers Pathway
Supervised by: Business Careers Pathway Program Manager
Hourly employee position: 1.0 FTE
Compensation: $52,000-$55,000
Anticipated Start Date: December 1, 2025

Description: The Business Careers Pathway Program was developed to help newly arrived immigrants and refugees overcome obstacles related to finding long-term employment in the US through intensive training, ongoing job counseling and case management to improve job skills and increase earning power. The Business Pathway Instructor will help to expand our course offerings to students who are looking to obtain leadership positions, advance in the current career or explore entrepreneurial
pursuits. The Business Pathway Instructor will be the instructor for the

  • Intro to Office Assistant is a 6 week class that prepares students office work in the US. The existing curriculum includes time management skills, office communication, office equipment, project management as well as English Language learning. There is a strong emphasis on digital literacy skills using Northstar Digital Literacy.
  • Professional Leadership Training This 12-week class, offered three times per year, is designed for New Americans who have worked at least 6 months in the United States and want to advance in their careers OR have an advanced degree from their home country and are seeking to establish a professional career in the US.
  • Entrepreneurship Class This 8-week class, offered 3-4 times a year, is designed for New Americans who are seeking to start their own business in the US. The existing curriculum includes: business fundamentals, entrepreneurship mindset, business plan development, small business financing, marketing and management.

The Business Pathway Instructor will work with the Employment Navigator and Business Navigator and other outside resources to provide culturally appropriate instruction, resources and guidance to enhance business and academic success.

Job Qualifications:

  • Commitment to the International Institute of Minnesota’s mission and vision.
  • 3+ years of experience in secondary or adult education.
  • Has a B.A. or M.A. in Adult Education or General Education or other related field.
  • 1+ years of experience working with New American women and men, preferred.
  • Experienced in distance teaching over the Zoom platform. (Instruction will be delivered online and in-person)
  • Required experience in one or more of the following areas:
    • Business, marketing or management
    • Career Coaching experience
    • Teaching digital literacy skills, especially Microsoft Office
  • Able to use culturally appropriate and trauma-informed practices in classroom and case management.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Independent, organized, creative, a self-starter, ability to multi-task
  • Enthusiastic, flexible, professional, responsible, and able to take initiative
  • Comfortable using computer functions, including Zoom, Microsoft Office, Google Suite programs
  • Preferred fluency in one or more of the following languages preferred: Somali, Amharic, Oromo, Arabic, French, Spanish, Swahili, and Tigrinya.
  • Applicants with a personal connection to the immigrant experience are encouraged to apply.

Position Duties

  • Instruct and facilitate Intro to Office Assistant, Professional Leadership and Intro to Entrepreneurship classes. There will be a combination of evening and daytime classes, including some weekends, as well as a combination of online and in-person teaching. Total teaching time will be about 18 hours a week.
  • Utilize existing curriculum to teach English reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the context of
    • Intro to Office Assistant topics: time management, advanced customer service, scheduling and project management
    • Professional Leadership topics: goal setting, leadership styles, emotional intelligence, giving feedback, teaching and training fundamentals, presentation skills and digital skills
    • Intro to Entrepreneurship topics: business fundamentals, entrepreneurship mindset, business plan development, small business financing, marketing and management
  • Team teach with Business Pathway team
  • Recommend curriculum changes based on participant and industry feedback
  • Assist in the coordination of students obtaining Credit for Prior Learning credits with MN State.
  • Assist in recruiting and registering students
  • Supervise interns, volunteers & guest speakers who assist with program activities.
  • Keep program databases up to date with student data (including but not limited to CRM & SiD).
  • Assist Employment & Business Navigator in conducting follow-up calls to students and employers to track job retention, satisfaction, and performance.
  • Assist Employment Navigator in developing and maintaining positive employer relationships to create employment, internship, and networking opportunities for program participants
  • Assist in conducting orientation sessions before class start dates.
  • Attend all staff & team meetings, professional development, and other duties as assigned.

To apply: Send resume and cover letter to Lynn Thompson at [email protected].

Position open until filled and contingent on background and reference check.