Academic Advisor - Niagara, Canada - Niagara College Canada

Niagara College Canada

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Niagara, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Located in the heart of the Niagara Region - just minutes from one of the world's most well-known tourism destinations - Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.

Reporting to the Director, Academic Advising & Career Services and working closely with Associate Deans, as well as advising team members across both campuses, the Academic Advisor provides services and support to Niagara College's prospective students, applicants and new students.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Providing academic guidance and information to students via scheduled appointments, drop-in service, classroom and workshop presentations
Facilitate student appointments and workshops in person and virtually
Leads differentiated college retention and student success initiatives
Organizing and conducting targeted outreach to specific cohorts of students
Collecting statistics, running reports and analyzing data in support of student retention initiatives
Participating in transition and orientation programming and initiatives
Actively involved with Ministry projects aligned with transition and retention initiatives and reporting
Guides students through existing College information systems

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a three (3) year diploma/degree in Business, Social Science, Humanities, Applied Health, Mathematics or Science, or a similar field of study
A minimum of 5 years of practical experience providing academic advising support, guiding or teaching students or clients, preferably in a postsecondary educational or social service setting.
Experience in advising theory and practice, as well as student & adult learning and development
Excellent communication, analytical, presentation, organizational and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate the ability to multitask and meet deadlines, to problemsolve under pressure within a public environment while supporting a diverse student population, and to maintain a professional and invitational attitude at all times.
Excellent computer skills, preferably in an MS Office environment, as well as the ability to organize and analyze data. Familiarity with Campus Labs software including Beacon and PeopleSoft will also be considered an asset.

We also provide a balance of on-campus and remote work through our recently introduced Remote Work Policy. As a place-based organization all positions will involve some degree of on campus work.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.