Part-Time Student Success Specialist

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Department
School of Wellness, Public Safety and Community Studies (Jane Trakalo)
Position Type
Part-Time Support
Salary Range
$32.97-$38.28-Hourly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
24
Anticipated Start Date
July 24, 2023
Length Of Contract
n/a
Posting Information
Employees who are part-time internal candidates, as defined by the Part-Time Support Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration.
Posting Closing Date
July 14, 2023
Please note: jobs are posted until 12:01 am on the job closing date.

• Please note that applicants must submit their application by the evening before the closing date mentioned above. The posting closes at 12:01am on the morning of the closing date***

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

• Minimum three (3) year diploma/degree in Social Sciences, Adult Learning, or Education
• This Vacancy is for P05004
• Experience in strategic development of student success initiatives
• This position is paid at Payband H - Comparator
• Minimum three (3) years experience with adult learners with demonstrated ability to improve academic success

This position is subject to the terms of the Part-time Support Staff Collective Agreement: https://www.algonquincollege.com/hr/files/2019/06/2019-21-PT-Supp-Staff-CA_FINAL_EN.pdf
Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. 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.