Coordinator for SAILS & Connect Programs - Mitchell College : Job Details

Position Summary: This is a full-time, twelve-month position. Responsible for utilizing the CASEL Framework in the implementation of unique programming for students enrolled in Mitchell's Self-Advocacy and Interpersonal Life-Skills (SAILS) program and the Thames at Mitchell Connect program. Helping students develop skills in environments that enhance their learning and development is a prime objective of the inaugural Coordinator SAILS and Connect Programs. The candidate will teach a structures SEL curriculum through a college seminar course, meet one on one with students, and develop curriculum, activities and events that relate to the areas of social emotional learning Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide positive leadership and oversight of the SAILS and Connect programs.
• Communicate with families and incoming SAILS and Connect students over the summer to become familiar with each student, family and needs.
• Create and instruct a freshman-level course with a focus on social emotional learning curriculum.
• Meet with students one-on-one to set and discuss progress with individual goals based on SEL Curriculum.
• Assess and monitor student SEL.
• Teach courses in the Connect Program (Thames Year Two)
• Create, coordinate, and deliver evening and weekend activities/events with residential living staff that align with SEL curriculum.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of student progress using school documentation systems, including grading software, email and other Mitchell College software.
• Rotate work hours: evenings and weekends, as necessary.
• In collaboration with the SAILS Mentors, Host SAILS Community Meals and Hangouts.
• Offer bi-weekly workshops and study hours following the developed SAILS curriculum, making adjustments as needed to meet the needs of each new cohort.
• Communicate, educate and provide appropriate response to student concerns and behaviors including crisis situations, behavioral concerns and student conflicts.
• Collaborate with the Bentsen Learning Center, Residence Life and the Thames at Mitchell Team on curriculum development and implementation based on the needs of SAILS and Connect Cohorts.
• Assist with parental communications as needed.
• Train, supervise and evaluate Student Mentors.
• Regularly participate in open houses and meetings to promote and recruit for the SAILS program.
• Be highly visible and accessible to SAILS and Connect Participants.
• Complete collateral assignments and duties as assigned by the Dean of Student Experience and Belonging, Director of Thames at Mitchell, or designee.

Physical Demands: This position will require climbing up and down stairs to execute routine job functions and serve in an on-call capacity. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request. Required/Preferred Education and Experience:

• A Master's degree in the area of education with an emphasis on social emotional learning (SEL) is required.
• Knowledge of and experience in working with students who have learning differences and/or are on the spectrum is desired.
• Familiarity with CASEL framework, curriculum development and assessment highly preferred.
• The position requires excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, especially during high stress situations. Individuals who are able to work in a continuously changing organization and are highly motivated are best suited for this position.
• Enthusiasm, creativity and flexibility required.
• Some evening and weekend hours required.