- Job ID: SUPP-REG-10-PT-23/24-220
- Location: Brockville
- Deadline: May 21, 2024
- Job Type: Support
- Start Date: August 2024
- Department: Student Success
- Number of Positions: 1
POSITION SUMMARY
The Student Success Facilitators (SSFs) are responsible for supporting student academic success and positive student life experiences at St. Lawrence College. Familiar with the unique needs of post-secondary students, the SSFs play an important proactive advising role in the development, facilitation, and assessment of academic advising programs and initiatives. Under an evidence-based early-alert model, the SSFs are able to offer early interventions and success programming that shape an engaging, supportive learning and development environment supporting students in the successful academic progression into, through, and beyond the College. This includes developing initiatives and strategies based on student development theory and best practices to support the success of SLC students as it relates to their orientation and transition, academics, leadership, and life skill development. Through the advising process, SSFs proactively build advising relationships with students while also working collaboratively with partners in Student Affairs, Academics, and other College services to support student success and retention.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A minimum of 3-year diploma/degree in the field of Advising, Education, Human Services or Social Sciences or related field, preferably in a post-secondary educational environment.
A minimum of 3 years of related, progressive work experience in consultation and student advisement, preferably in a post-secondary educational or social services environment. Experience promoting successful learning and development outcomes through the student advisement process. Experience as well in developing content and presenting educational workshops on relevant, evidenced-informed topics.
Other Required Qualifications:
- Strong oral and written communication skills for student advising public speaking.
- Understanding of post-secondary trends and current challenges facing students combined with the ability to develop and deliver innovative programming.
- Ability to assess and refer students as appropriate for crisis intervention, counselling, and risk/threat assessment as necessary.
- Ability to quickly master new/emerging technology tools and proficiency in computer applications.
- Effective listening and advising skills.
- Proven problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to apply outcome based approached to learning strategies, interventions, and workshop delivery.
- Knowledge of student development theory and adult learning principles.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities.
- High degree of initiative; ability to think analytically to solve problems creatively and effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with and build consensus among multiple stakeholders across the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to establish/maintain effective relationships with students, staff, Program Coordinators, Faculty, Associate Deans, Deans, and College management.
- Knowledge of advising from a student development, adult learning perspective.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-dimensional environment required.
- Adept at data collection and applying data-driven advising and intervention strategies and managing highly complex and sensitive situations in an independent and comprehensive manner. Awareness of, and adherence to Privacy legislation is required.
Physical/Work Environment Essential Requirements:
The successful incumbent must have the ability to report to the work location. Incumbent may be required to sit for a duration of 2 hours at a time. Standing, walking, and climbing stairs may be required for a duration of 1 hour at a time. 1-2 hours at a time of keyboarding may be required. Light lifting of books, files, stacks of paper, orientation materials may be required. Travel is required for recruitment presentations to high school students.
Salary & Terms
- Support Group: Pay Band H
- Hours per week: 24
- Start Rate: $33.88/hour, plus 6% in lieu of vacation
- Posted Date: May 7, 2024
- Closing Date: May 21, 2024 (4:00 p.m.)
Documents
How to Prepare your Application for Submission: You will be able to attach only one document to your application. To prepare your application: Combine your cover letter and resume as one document. Save your document in .PDF, .doc, or .docx format using Last Name, First Name as your naming convention. Click on the Apply Here link and complete the application form. Attach your cover letter/resume document to the application form.
THIS IS A REGULAR, 10 MONTHS A YEAR, PART-TIME BARGAINING UNIT POSITION
This competition will be processed in accordance with College policy, the Academic and Support Staff Collective Agreements. In addition to comparing candidates’ qualifications and experience to the listed technical skills, education, work experience, and personal characteristics (values, attitudes, motivation, and performance), the seniority of Bargaining Unit members will be considered. If the search extends beyond the Bargaining Unit, consideration will be given to accumulated service with the College.
St. Lawrence College is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from members of the designated groups, including women, racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation and identity. St. Lawrence College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. SLC provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at employ@sl.on.ca. To obtain a copy of this position vacancy or any of the position related documents in an alternate format please contact employ@sl.on.ca and our Human Resources Consultants will address your requests for accommodation confidentially.
This job opportunity is open to both internal and external applicants. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.