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Division: Goodwill Excel Center - Midsouth

Department: College & Career Readiness/WFD

Position Title: Senior Seminar Instructor

Reports To: Lead Instructor

FLSA Status: Salaried/Exempt – 10 Month

Environment: Classroom

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Workforce Development Department and the leadership of the Lead Instructor, the Senior Seminar Instructor is responsible for facilitating the required Excel Center course, Senior Seminar. The Senior Seminar Instructor aligns curriculum and instruction to equip graduates for a successful transition from high school to college, careers, and other postsecondary opportunities. Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Role and Responsibilities:

Facilitates college and career readiness, including preparation for a variety of postsecondary pathways

Develop and deliver engaging, comprehensive college and career readiness curriculum and lesson plans.

Works closely with department leaders to coordinate and manage college, career and workforce development initiatives at the school level.

Gauge student certification interest and collaborate to plan certifications of interest to the student and need of the community.

Assists with the monitoring and tracking of accountability metric tracking tools.

Provides ongoing support to students on the completion of resume readiness, mock interviewing and career portfolio preparation.

Provide one-on-one support to students throughout the college preparation process (which includes but is not limited to college search, application, and transition process).

Provides ongoing support with college financial aid applications, including but not limited to FAFSA, TN Promise, Tennessee Reconnect, grants, and other scholarship opportunities.

Assist with coordinating college preparation testing for all students (ACT, SAT, and standardized state testing).

Assists and supports the organization and facilitation of CCR events (which include but are not limited to certification enrollment, CCR day, college signing, college fairs, tours, scholarships, etc. to current students, teachers, and alumni).

Maintain relationships and gather program feedback with current and graduate students through surveying, focus groups, and phone to support ongoing program initiatives.

Build relationships and partner with college admission counselors to create open lines of communication and sharing of information.

Identify new sources of college and career related opportunities.

Supports with the monitoring and tracking of student performance and placement opportunities for reporting purposes.

Attends and participates in school events, tours, workshops, conferences, professional development and meetings.

Support and presenter of New Student Orientation.

Additional responsibilities assigned by Department Leader.

Support Functions/KPIs:

This position works closely with the Workforce Development Coordinator with the tracking and monitoring of (CCR), credentialing, technical education and workforce development activities. The Senior Seminar Instructor supports tracking and monitoring progress toward established goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Postsecondary Placement

50% of Excel Center graduates will apply and be accepted for admission in a post-secondary school (college, trade school, or training programs) of choice.

Employment Placement

30% of Excel Center graduates will be employed at a livable wage (above Federal minimum wage level) within 6 months of graduation.

EPSO Rate

70% of Excel Center graduates will earn EPSO credits.

TN Promise and Reconnect

50% of The Excel Center graduates who enter post-secondary school will have applied for the Tennessee Promise or TN Reconnect Scholarship.

FAFSA Completion Rate

50% of eligible Excel Center graduates will complete the FAFSA by the deadline.

Career Assessment

80% of Graduates will complete career assessments prior to or while enrolled in Senior Seminar course.

Graduate Transition Plans

80% of Graduates will have individualized graduate transition plan

Interpersonal Relations:

• Must demonstrate an affinity and enthusiasm for Goodwill Excel Center mission of helping individuals of various backgrounds, cultures, educational and socio-economic statuses.

• Demonstrates professionalism and serves as an engaging, direct representative of the Excel Center’s model and culture

• Maintains effective oral and written communication with internal and external business partners, employers, team leaders and students.

• Collaborates with and maintains strong relationships with internal departmental teams, team leaders, and school administration.

• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy of data tracking, monitoring, and entering information.

• Ability to work independently and manage time in a high-energy work environment.

• Ability to analyze data for informed decision-making initiative and self-direction.

• Ensures compliance with established school policies, WFD guides, training, and applicable labor laws.

• Strong communicator at a variety of levels, demonstrating effective presentation skills.

• The ability to effectively support individuals with various disabilities, personalities, and cultural backgrounds; experience working with at-risk and adult students.

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (required).

• Active or eligible to obtain an active Tennessee teaching license (preferred.

• Minimum of three years of experience in education, workforce development, human resources, or a related field.

• Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Office products, browsers, database mining and management

• Excellent communication skills (listening, written and verbal); mature interpersonal relationship skills

• Project management skills, ability to handle multiple assignments, projects, and priorities

• Bilingual language skills are a plus.

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