Full-time Student Success Specialist

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Department:
Faculty of Arts, Media and Design (Robyn Heaton)

Position Type:
Full-Time Support

Salary Range:
$32.32-$37.52-Hourly

Sc heduled Weekly Hours:
36.25

Anticipated Start Date:
August 02, 2021

Length of Contract:
Posting Information

Employees who are full-time internal candidates, as defined by the Support Staff Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration.

Posting Closing Date:
June 11, 2021

Please note: jobs are posted until 12:01 am on the job closing date.

Job Description:
Reporting to the Dean, the Student Success Specialist plays a vital part in a student’s academic success and is an important position in the strategic enrolment management process. Working within an integrated team of Faculty, Program Coordinators, Chairs and Academic Advisors, the Student Success Specialist plays a key role in the development and implementation of academic success strategies in a learner’s journey.

A major focus of this position is proactively reaching out to learners deemed “at risk” through various student engagement initiatives and integrate with the work of other internal stakeholders (Faculty, Program Coordinators, Chairs and Academic Advisors) by delivering enhancement programming to learners in accordance with a student retention calendar. This position places particular emphasis on programming and interventions on level one students.

Working closely with Faculty, the Student Success Specialist brings in supports and resources at key times along the student academic journey. The incumbent supports strategic enrollment management by successfully implementing core student retention strategies, identifying process improvements and recommending new initiatives. The incumbent will make recommendations based on analysis of student withdrawal data. The incumbent provides students with impartial guidance to support their academic success, offers resources and referrals to College services and respond to questions or concerns learners may have. The incumbent must work closely and partner effective with Student Support Services and programs.

Required Qualifications:
Three (3) year diploma/degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Adult Learning or Education;

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with adult learners with demonstrated ability to improve academic success;

Experience in strategic development of student success initiatives.

• This position is paid at Payband H
• Vacancy is for P01920

This position is subject to the terms of the Support Staff Collective Agreement: https://www.algonquincollege.com/hr/files/2019/04/2018-2022_college_support_ft.pdf

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Internal candidates will receive first consideration based on qualifications. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at [email protected]. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.