The C&LPM is responsible for the design and delivery of all major components of the C&L program, which include a 4-year course curriculum and volunteer service-learning projects for university students. S/he reports to the Academic Director (AD) and supervises the C&L Instructors, the Service-Learning staff, and the C&L interns. Responsibilities include: developing and implementing curricular and extra-curricular activities that advance leadership learning, managing program resources, leading the C&L program’s administrative tasks, overseeing the Service-Learning program activities, and collaborating with the AD and the C&L Instructors to improve the program structure, curricula and practices. The C&LPM is also frequently called upon to represent the C&L program to visitors, donors, etc. Proficiency in English and Creole (or French), as well as in educational technologies is a requirement.

: Below are the major responsibilities and tasks related to this position. Please note that this summary is not exhaustive.

• Supervising the C&L staff (including Service-Learning staff), monitoring their activities, and evaluating them. (10 hours /week)
• Collaboration with the AD to inform curriculum development and provide information for monitoring and evaluation purposes. (approximately 5 hours/week)
• Teaching (approx.) 2-3 classes weekly and coaching and training C&L Instructors, including: planning and preparation, ensuring effective standard-based instruction, office hours/tutoring, and evaluations. (approximately 10 hours/ week)
• Shared administrative duties including: Reporting, organizing meetings, updating databases (with information pertinent to C&L program), hiring and training program staff, resource management.

1) Bachelor’s degree (education, social sciences or leadership preferred)
2) Strong teaching background (minimum of 2 years preferred)
3) Experience in leadership or civics instruction (Two years, minimum)
4) Strong writing skills
5) Ability to adapt to demanding and possibly difficult environments and situations
6) Sense of initiative, ability to work independently and as part of a team
7) Fluency in spoken and written English and Creole (or French)
8) Experience using the Moodle knowledge platform is an asset

• Extra-curricular responsibilities, including: collaborating with the Dorm Coordinator on student leadership development, organizing staff leadership development activities, coordinating Fanm Rasin Lakay (HELP’s women’s empowerment group), Leader’s Day, and other extra-curricular activities related to leadership development. (approximately 10 hours / week)

These indicators are used to guide the performance evaluation for this position. Please note, that these indices are not exhaustive, but they are meant to help the employee prioritize her/his work and for his/her supervisor to follow his/her performance:
1. Reports are complete and submitted on time.
2. Employee serves as a resource for students and staff interested in improving leadership development and civic engagement.
3. C&L program initiatives are organized according to the annual calendar.
4. The C&L PM has actively contributed to the updating the program curricula and other documents, to reflect current, innovative and best practices.
5. All C&L courses are taught and evaluated in accordance with HELP’s C&L program standards of learning.
6. Student leadership development is assessed appropriately using the C&L program MEL plan.
7. Employee demonstrates a positive and collaborative attitude and represents the institution well inside and outside of HELP.

CV, cover letter

2020-04-12