Senior Seminar Instructor

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Full Time Memphis, TN, US

12 days ago Requisition

Division:
Goodwill Excel Center - Midsouth

Reports To:

Lead Instructor

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 post‑secondary opportunities. Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

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

Develops and delivers 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.

Gauges student certification interest and collaborates to plan certifications that match student interest and community need.

Assists with 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.

Provides 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.

Assists 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. for current students, teachers, and alumni).

Maintains relationships and gathers program feedback with current and graduate students through surveying, focus groups, and phone calls to support ongoing program initiatives.

Builds relationships and partners with college admission counselors to create open lines of communication and sharing of information.

Identifies new sources of college and career‑related opportunities.

Supports 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.

Supports and presents at New Student Orientation.

Additional responsibilities assigned by Department Leader.

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).

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.

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

70% of Excel Center graduates will earn EPSO credits.

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

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

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

80% of Graduates will have individualized graduate transition plans.

• Must demonstrate an affinity and enthusiasm for Goodwill…