Manager, Student Success & Access Programs

York is a leading international teaching and research university, and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term careers and personal success. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet and our future.

The role supports the development and implementation of programs, initiatives and interventions that foster academic and learning success for students within LA&PS. In addition, with an entrepreneurial mindset, the role develops, implements, and coordinates strategic, operational and revenue or funding generation plans, with the Associate Deans and the various program leaders, for the access and non-degree programs. With a focus on student academic success and retention, and access, the role applies data and metrics in alignment with the Faculty and broader University priorities to inform and guide their work and that of the team. The role supports the development and implementation of new services and programming, and the assessment and enhancement of existing programming, through an evidence based and theoretically informed method of practice. In addition, the role fosters partnerships, with LA&PS colleagues and those across the campus such as the Division of Students, Learning Skills Services, Learning Commons, and other campus partners, to leverage expertise and resources for student academic support programming, to contribute to seamless student service delivery across the campus, and to foster information sharing and best-practices. These collaborations maximize and ensures sustainability of services for students within LA&PS and contribute to a robust community of practice approach for the University.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will bring the following:

• At least 5 years of experience in a fast-paced post-secondary student affairs environment leading the coordination and provision of student success programming.
• A graduate degree in a relevant field, such as education, psychology and/or business.
• Managerial or supervisory experience in unionized post-secondary environment is required.
• Specialized training in student success, retention, academic advising, learning skills strategies, and student development theory and programming is required.
• Proven innovative program design, implementation and evaluation of post-secondary student success and retention programs, initiatives and services are required.

For full position details, including skills and knowledge requirements, and to apply to this exciting opportunity visit the External Career Portal (www.yorku.ca/jobs) and refer to posting 108678.

We offer comprehensive benefits and access to superb educational and recreational facilities. For more information on what York has to offer U please visit: http://hr.info.yorku.ca/benefits