Manager, Student Learning Services - Sse - Ft Admin (Temp)

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If you are interested in working in higher education and are looking to contribute to the largest polytechnic College in Ontario ,  as we shape the future of our students and communities, here is your opportunity to join our team.
Job Details
Position Title : Manager, Student Learning Services
Status: FT Admin Temp Contract
Faculty/Department: Studen t Success and Engagement
Campus/Location: North, with travel to other campuses
Salary: Hiring Range $71,973.00 - $89,967.00
What You Will Do
Reporting to the Associate Director, Student Life & Learning, you will work in collaboration with partners in the Academic Division and the broader Humber and Guelph Humber community, supporting Humber’s retention strategy and our commitments under the Academic and the Strategic Plan. The Manager, Student Learning Services is responsible for the development and delivery of a range of learning supports and services to meet the diverse needs of students and support their academic success through all phases of their college experience . This includes services delivered out of the learning centres , peer-led programs, early intervention initiatives, learning access programs, and curriculum and classroom-based initiatives to optimize learning success at all credential levels and support a successful transition to and progression through post-secondary learning at Humber and Guelph-Humber . As a subject matter expert in academic skill development, and with respect to student-facing learning services and peer-to-peer modalities, the incumbent plays an integral role in advancing strategic initiatives designed to optimize success outcomes for our students .
Hours Per Week
37.5
Position Type
PT Administration
Work Locations
North Campus
Job Family
Student Affairs and Services
Duration of Need
18mos
Deadline to Apply
Sept 10, 2023
Job Posting
8/28/23
Department
SSE, Transition and Academic Support
What You Bring To The Role
Education
Master’s degree in Education , educational counselling or discipline related to academic skills development and learning pedagogy.
Specific experience, training and certifications relating to facilitating and fostering learning success, cognitive and academic skill development, including literacy and numeracy, and subject matter expertise at the post-secondary level an asset.
Experience And Skills

• Proven ability to supervise and manage the work of others including addressing performance issues.
• Superior organizational and time management skills as well as demonstrated effectiveness in project planning and implementation.
• Skills in the development, deployment and utilization of evaluation and assessment measures.
• Excellent Oral and Written Communications skills, including public speaking and presentation.
• Working knowledge and experience with key legislation such as AODA, Ontario Human Rights code, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
• Thorough understanding of the challenges related to learning, academic, literacy and numeracy skill development likely to be experienced by post-secondary students of diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities that have a direct bearing on their academic functioning.
• Familiarity with the ethical standards and leading practices set by the Learning Specialist Association of Canada (LSAC), the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA), the International Centre for Supplemental Instruction, and HEQCO (Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario).
• Computer and Internet literate, with the ability to lead the implementation of new technological modalities including web-based service delivery tools and client record management solutions.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in the development, implementation and assessment of programs and services.
• Familiarity with professional literature and research relating to human cognition , metacognition , learning enhancement strategies, and teaching pedagogy.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex issues with competing priorities.
• Act independently and with little supervision.
• Sophisticated understanding of post-secondary /higher education and today’s diverse student population and best practices in student learning services and supports.
• The incumbent will ideally have 5 years of managerial experience in Student Learning . Experience working in a unionized environment and in building effective partnerships and collaborative initiatives with a broad range of stakeholders including Deans, Associate Deans & faculty. Understanding of the interface between learning skills and personal difficulties as well as learning skills and diagnosable learning disabilities is an asset.
• An in-depth understanding of equity principles and experience working in diverse populations.

What’s In it for you ?

• An opportunity to have an impact with a post-secondary institution, poised to do great things .
• Highly supportive work culture
• A mazing perks
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Diverse, hard-working, committed team of people who care about each other.

At Humber College we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it ! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!
We thank you for your interest in working with Humber College . Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the respective C ollective A greements.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Humber College is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.
Accommodation
Humber College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our HR Generalists will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.
Anti-Discrimination Statement
At Humber College, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. Students and employees have the right to study, live and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance on concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion http://hrs.humber.ca/human-rights-equity-diversity.html or the Office of Student Conduct at [email protected]