Student Development Instructor – Life Orientation

The Citizen Foundation; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,339,000 - 2,009,000; Full time

Job summary

The Citizen Foundation invites applications for a Student Development Instructor – Life Orientation at TCF College in Karachi. You will deliver the Life Orientation curriculum grounded in CASEL, provide counseling, and lead the student development calendar with a focus on socio-emotional growth, academic transitions, and career guidance.

You will implement mental health awareness campaigns, collaborate with college leadership, and measure impact through feedback and metrics.

Qualifications

• Mastery of CASEL framework and five core competencies.
• Excellent active listening and socio-emotional guidance.
• Ability to design and manage student development calendars and events.
• Knowledge of mental health well-being strategies and crisis referral.
• Strong communication and group facilitation to engage youth.
• Maintain confidential case notes and track program metrics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Life Orientation curriculum using CASEL-aligned methods.
• Provide individual and group counseling for academic and socio-emotional concerns.
• Own the end-to-end student development calendar and events.
• Design mental health awareness campaigns and staff training initiatives.
• Collaborate with College Leadership Team to align programs with college goals.
• Document cases, gather feedback, and report on outcomes.

Skills

CASEL Mastery

Empathetic Counseling

Calendar Management

Mental Health Literacy

Interpersonal Facilitation

Data Tracking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Psychology/Behavioral Sciences/Education

Job description

## Student Development Instructor – Life OrientationPublishedOctober 21, 2026CategoryOffice JobsJob TypePermanentDepartmentsTCF CollegeExpected TravelMinimum to noneField of InterestAcademicsLocationKarachiCountryPakistan### DescriptionThe Student Development Instructor - Life Orientation (LO Instructor) is responsible for delivering the Life Orientation (LO) Curriculum grounded in the CASEL framework for socio-emotional learning. The incumbent provides individual and group counseling to support students through career and socio-emotional challenges, takes complete ownership of the design, planning, and execution of the student development calendar, and leads initiatives to educate and raise awareness regarding mental health and well-being across TCF College staff and students.**Job Responsibilities:****1. Life Orientation (LO) Curriculum Delivery****• Interactive Facilitation:** Facilitate the LO Curriculum using interactive, student-centered methodologies aligned with the 5 core competencies of the CASEL framework.**• Contextual Adaptation:** Adapt session plans and instructional activities to meet the socio-emotional learning needs, personal growth goals, and academic transition requirements of TCF College students.**• Progress Evaluation:** Evaluate student engagement and socio-emotional progress, continuously refining instruction to foster resilience and responsible decision-making.**2. Career & Socio-Emotional Counseling****• Individual & Group Counseling:** Conduct regular one-on-one and group counseling sessions to help students manage academic stress, socio-emotional challenges, interpersonal difficulties, and career uncertainty.**• Self-Discovery & Pathways:** Assist students in discovering their personal strengths, values, and interests to guide them toward suitable higher education and career options.**• Ethical Standards:** Maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to professional ethical standards in all counseling interactions and documentation.**3. Student Development Calendar Ownership****• End-to-End Ownership:** Drive design, planning, scheduling, and execution of the student development calendar, including workshops, career sessions, guest lectures, and student engagement events.**• Execution Accuracy:** Achieve 95% schedule and quality accuracy across all planned LO calendar activities and student engagements.**• Impact Assessment:** Measure the effectiveness of events and workshops through post-session feedback and student outcome metrics.**4. Mental Health & Well-being Awareness****• Awareness Campaigns:** Design and execute mental health awareness campaigns, interactive workshops, and seminars for TCF College students and staff.**• Staff Capacity Building:** Educate and equip college staff to recognize early indicators of socio-emotional distress in students and implement supportive classroom interventions.**• Wellness Promotion:** Promote ongoing wellness practices, stress reduction techniques, and institutional support systems across the college community.**5. Collaboration & Institutional Alignment****• Institutional Integration:** Collaborate closely with the College Leadership Team (CLT), Lead – University Admissions & Alumni, and instructional staff to integrate socio-emotional development into broader college programming.**• Goal Alignment:** Align student development calendar activities with key TCF College goals surrounding student retention, academic performance, and tertiary transitions.**• External Referrals:** Work with external mental health professionals or career counselors when specialized student support is required.**6. Data Management & Reporting****• Case Documentation:** Maintain accurate, confidential records of counseling cases, workshop attendance, and socio-emotional development indicators.**• Performance Analytics:** Prepare periodic reports and analytics on student development calendar targets, workshop outcomes, and mental health initiatives for management review.### Required Skills* CASEL Framework Mastery: Strong understanding and practical application of the CASEL framework (Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision-Making).* Empathetic Counseling: Excellent active listening, socio-emotional support, and career guidance tailored to adolescent and college youth.* Calendar & Event Management: Demonstrated ability to design, schedule, and execute student development calendars, events, and workshops with high schedule accuracy.* Mental Health Literacy: Sound knowledge of mental health well-being strategies, stress mitigation techniques, and crisis referral mechanisms.* Interpersonal & Facilitation Skills: Strong communication, public speaking, and group facilitation skills; ability to inspire and build rapport with youth.* Administrative & Data Tracking: Proactive organizational skills for maintaining confidential case notes, student feedback, and tracking program performance metrics. Alignment with college culture and values### EducationBachelors or Masters in Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, Counseling, Education, or a related discipline from a reputable institute.### Experience1 – 3 years of experience in youth instruction, socio-emotional coaching, student counseling, or workshop facilitation, preferably within the education or development sector.