Self-Directed Learning Skills Lab Facilitator

Job Description

Requirements

• REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree in any subject area
• Two years experience in an education institution
• Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal and presentation skills
• Excellent facilitation skills (ability to ask open questions, elucidate participants' existing knowledge, and steer discussions)
• Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask, prioritise own work, and work independently
• A strong interest in at least one of the 14 grand challenges and great opportunities
• Possess agility and adaptability to a fast-paced working environment
• Receptive of a challenge and working beyond your comfort zone
• Demonstrate passion for education, modern learning theory and curriculum development
• Proficiency with learning management systems (eg. Canvas)

Responsibilities

• RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Deliver the in-person student programme for each new intake and support in any redesign by providing feedback and implementing changes approved
• Create engaging learning activities and compelling self directed learning skills-focused content as well as entrepreneurial course material focused on the 14 Global Challenges and Opportunities
• Work with Foundational Learning coaches to identify students’ learning needs to enhance the quality of programme delivery.
• Work with Specialisations Coaches to identify gaps in student Self-directed learning skills to continually revisit and redesign the SDL experience.
• With the support of the academic leadership, coordinate hiring, onboarding, training, administration and schedules for all SDL facilitators and interns.
• Support the implementation and adoption of Canvas LMS for the students
• Conduct regular student-staff consultative group meetings to capture student feedback and to implement recommendations to enhance the quality of programme delivery.
• Implement modifications to learning materials, assessments and other relevant components meet internal quality assurance requirements.
• Develop precise analytical reports and identify areas for improvement for the SDL Lab.
• Regularly review the Learning Management System analytical reports to identify students who may require intervention from LEAP and the Writing Centre.
• Hold office hours when necessary for students to get more targeted coaching and feedback.
• Identify relevant databases and datasets that could support self directed learning and entrepreneurial leadership.
• Any other reasonable duties that may be allocated from time to time by the line manager.