Academic Advisor, Learning Strategies - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

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Description

Date Posted:04/17/2023

Req ID: 30789

Faculty/Division:
School of Management

Department:
Rotman Commerce

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

The Rotman School of Management is part of the University of Toronto, a global centre of research and academic excellence at the heart of Canada's commercial and financial capital.

Rotman is a catalyst for transformative learning, insights and public engagement, bringing together diverse views and initiatives around a defining purpose:
to create value for business and society.

We make a fundamental promise - Here's where it changes - to our students, our partners and the broader community.

Everyone at Rotman, faculty and staff, plays a role in bringing that promise to life.

Your opportunity:

The Rotman Commerce program is offered jointly by the Rotman School of Management and the Faculty of Arts and Science.

It is a highly respected program within the business, financial and academic communities.

Rotman Commerce serves approximately 3,200 in-program undergraduate business students as well as over 17,000 graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce program.

Rotman Commerce offers its students a rich and rigorous academic program alongside ample opportunities to develop themselves personally and professionally.

As the Academic Advisor, Learning Strategies, you will be responsible for ensuring that Rotman Commerce students receive accurate, timely and responsive advising on academic matters (e.g. program and course selection, academic policy/procedure, program progression and degree requirements etc.) and charged more generally with developing and delivering programs and advising on matters related to a portfolio/area of focus, in this case, the Learning Strategies portfolio.

You will be responsible for providing Academic Skills coaching, managing the Academic Peers program and developing workshops/initiatives that support the development of learning skills for Rotman Commerce students.

Your responsibilities will include:

Advising students on academic and/or financial matters by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual's background
Creating environments in which individuals can disclose personal circumstances impacting success
Providing detailed information on program and/or course eligibility requirements, procedures, policies and deadlines; analyzing service delivery and/or internal processes and recommending improvements
Monitoringstudent degree progress
Keeping wellinformed on the research, literature, theory, trends and best practices for postsecondary success
Liaising with colleagues to encourage the use of best practices and consistent programming
Developing program and service materials
Conceptualizing, organizing and executing program activities; leading seminars and/or workshops

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience
Minimum four (4) years full time, progressively more senior work experience in student advising, student services or related area
Demonstrated skills, training and experience in advising on academic and programmatic matters, student development programming and group facilitation in a University setting
Knowledge and experience in academic policy and procedure, preferably in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto
Experience with assessment and evaluation methods
Experience overseeing and monitoring program budgets, as well as developing and interpreting financial reports, spreadsheets and databases
Experience creating and delivering student programming and student success strategies
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work; strong attention to detail; demonstrated initiative and discretion
Welldeveloped oral and written communication skills with exceptional presentationand group facilitation skills
Ability to work effectively with highly diverse and demanding communities of students
Demonstrated good judgment and ability to interact with others with tact, courtesy and patience
Ability to work under pressure and with a large volume of work under limited supervision. Must be able to work independently and and work as part of a team

Assets (Nonessential):

Experience supervising student mentors and volunteers
Working knowledge of ROSI or similar Student Record System
Experience using social networking tools for student outreach and advising

To be successful in this role you will be:

Approachable
Diplomatic
Organized
Problem solver
Selfdirected
Team player

Notes:

This is a term to March 2024

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangement