Student Development Instructor

Opportunity Information

The Role

•The Student Development Instructor- Life Orientation (LO Instructor) is responsible for delivering the Life Orientation (LO) Curriculum grounded in the CASEL framework for socio-emotional learning. The incumbent provides individual and group counseling to support students through career and socio-emotional challenges, takes complete ownership of the design, planning, and execution of the student development calendar, and leads initiatives to educate and raise awareness regarding mental health and well-being across TCF College staff and students •Job Responsibilities: •Interactive Facilitation: Facilitate the LO Curriculum using interactive, student-centered methodologies aligned with the 5 core competencies of the CASEL framework •Contextual Adaptation: Adapt session plans and instructional activities to meet the socio-emotional learning needs, personal growth goals, and academic transition requirements of TCF College students •Progress Evaluation: Evaluate student engagement and socio-emotional progress, continuously refining instruction to foster resilience and responsible decision-making •Individual & Group Counseling: Conduct regular one-on-one and group counseling sessions to help students manage academic stress, socio-emotional challenges, interpersonal difficulties, and career uncertainty •Self-Discovery & Pathways: Assist students in discovering their personal strengths, values, and interests to guide them toward suitable higher education and career options •Ethical Standards: Maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to professional ethical standards in all counseling interactions and documentation •End-to-End Ownership: Drive design, planning, scheduling, and execution of the student development calendar, including workshops, career sessions, guest lectures, and student engagement events •Execution Accuracy: Achieve 95% schedule and quality accuracy across all planned LO calendar activities and student engagements •Impact Assessment: Measure the effectiveness of events and workshops through post-session feedback and student outcome metrics •Awareness Campaigns: Design and execute mental health awareness campaigns, interactive workshops, and seminars for TCF College students and staff •Staff Capacity Building: Educate and equip college staff to recognize early indicators of socio-emotional distress in students and implement supportive classroom interventions •Wellness Promotion: Promote ongoing wellness practices, stress reduction techniques, and institutional support systems across the college community •Institutional Integration: Collaborate closely with the College Leadership Team (CLT), Lead- University Admissions & Alumni, and instructional staff to integrate socio-emotional development into broader college programming •Goal Alignment: Align student development calendar activities with key TCF College goals surrounding student retention, academic performance, and tertiary transitions •External Referrals: Work with external mental health professionals or career counselors when specialized student support is required •Case Documentation: Maintain accurate, confidential records of counseling cases, workshop attendance, and socio-emotional development indicators •Performance Analytics: Prepare periodic reports and analytics on student development calendar targets, workshop outcomes, and mental health initiatives for management review

Applicants General Eligibility & Requirements

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