Coordinator, Learning Skills Support - Toronto, Canada - OCAD University

OCAD University

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

_Please note that internal job postings are open only to current permanent OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees and temporary OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees with one year of continuous service. _

OCAD University (OCAD U) acknowledges the ancestral and traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishnaabe and the Huron-Wendat, who are the original owners and custodians of the land on which we stand and create.

Reporting to the Manager, Indigenous Student Centre, the Coordinator, Learning Skills Support is responsible for the development and delivery of academic learning support programs aimed at enriching the academic success, and retention of Indigenous students at OCAD University (OCAD U).

The Coordinator works closely with the Writing & Learning Centre (WLC) delivering writing and learning services and programs, and liaises with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) connecting students with academic accommodations as needed.

In collaboration with the WLC and SAS, the Coordinator, Learning Skills Support assists students with writing, research strategies, exam preparation, time management, and provides on campus referrals as needed.

Summary of Responsibilities:

In consultation with the Manager, Indigenous Student Centre (ISC), and working in collaboration with the Program Supervisor, Writing & Learning Centre, and Student Accessibility Services, develop and deliver writing, academic and studio learning support programs and services for Indigenous learners in a range of presentation formats, inperson and online
Deliver individual and group writing and academic skills consultations for undergraduate and graduate Indigenous students
Produce and deliver writing, academic and studio learning skills workshops for Indigenous students; coordinate guest facilitators as needed
Contribute to the Indigenous Student Centre's online promotional and outreach initiatives related to writing, academic and studio learning programs and services supporting Indigenous students
Create and maintain appropriate student engagement tracking tools and develop interventions for students in academic difficulty
Compile and maintain related, academic and studio learning resources in print and online formats as required
Work closely with Student Accessibility Services to support Indigenous students in accessing disability related academic accommodations
Attend weekly Indigenous Student Centre team meetings and relevant Writing & Learning Centre and Student Accessibility Services meetings
Maintain currency in advances and trends in writing, studio learning and academic support service provision in postsecondary education with an emphasis on art and design education
Liaise with departments across the University, including the Indigenous Visual Culture Program and the Special Advisor to the Provost, Indigenous Knowledge, Practices and Production, to maintain knowledge of OCAD U curriculum, writing, studio learning and academic support needs of Indigenous learners
Assist the Manager, Indigenous Student Centre in other related duties that contribute to the successful operation of the ISC

Qualifications:

Degree in Education, Humanities, Social Sciences, Fine Art, Design or a related field with a minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a university writing centre or similar student support unit delivering programs to enhance student learning, or equivalent; graduate degree an asset
Postsecondary studies in Art or Design or a current or past art or design practice an asset
Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous students in higher education with strong understanding of Indigenous student academic support needs
Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous students and/or community; understanding of postsecondary Indigenous student needs and strengths; ability to refer to relevant university and community resources as needed
Excellent academic and professional writing skills with knowledge of different writing genres and disciplines; familiarity with both art and design writing genres a strong asset
Knowledge of critical discourses in the areas of art and design and an interest in the correlation between art and design practice and writing
Excellent group facilitation and instructional skills
Demonstrated experience working with diverse student writers and learners
Demonstrated experience collaborating with faculty in an education capacity an asset
Demonstrated experience producing educational resources, and curriculumrelated materials; experience developing resources to support online education an asset
Excellent communication, interpersonal and leaderships skills, and a demonstrated ability to exercise tact, sound judgement and commitment to confidentiality
Excellent project management skills, demonstrated attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work both ind