Academic Learning Strategist - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

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Description

Date Posted:03/20/2023

Req ID: 30322

Faculty/Division:
UofT Scarborough

Department:

UTSC:
Academic Advising & Career Centre

Campus:
University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe.

Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities.

The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

The Academic Advising & Career Centre (AA&CC) embraces a holistic philosophy in its delivery of integrated academic advising, learning skills, career development and employment coaching services to students.

With a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, the department operates as a cross-functional team working closely with campus partners to support student success and retention, foster student engagement and strengthen the student experience at UTSC.

Your opportunity:

Under the direction of the Academic Supports, Team Lead you will work directly with students, predominately in first year and in residence, to assist them with a range of academic and learning skills, including: critical thinking, learning and life management skills, teaching the process of informed and responsible decision-making, and helping students develop and attain their educational goals.

In addition, you will develop and deliver training to students and participate in initiatives and collaborations that promote student success, enhance the student experience, and undertake a commitment to continuous professional learning and development.

In this particular role, you will deliver services to UTSC students that will empower and provide support to achieve academic excellence.

In order to do this, you will have a strong understanding of societal and systemic issues that students face, in order to enhance their academic and student experience.

You will also work closely with Student Housing and Residence Life staff to understand various issues and specific initiatives for the residence community.

You will also act as a resource and provide confidential assistance to all students.

This would include advising students on course and program selection, providing information on academic procedures and relevant policies, and make appropriate referrals.

In addition, you will participate in initiatives and collaborations that promote student success and enhance the student experience, and undertake a commitment to continuous professional learning and development.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing advanced academic and learning skills counselling
Advising students on program and/or course matters by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual's background
Developing components of learning support programs
Advising students on the development of their educational plans
Developing student assessment plans to support student learning outcomes and competencies
Analyzing statistical information to evaluate the performance of programs and/or partnerships
Delivering presentations to promote programs, opportunities and/or initiatives
Creating safe spaces and environments in which individuals may disclose in the course of counselling

Essential Qualifications:

Master's Degree in student development, education, counselling or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience
Minimum four years of academic advising and learning skills development experience in a fastpaced postsecondary student services unit
Experience with development, deployment and evaluation of programming designed to measure impact
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to learn and utilize theoretical approaches to academic success for student development and for students in transition and/or at risk
Possess a studentfocused commitment to excellence and innovation
Must have a high level of crosscultural awareness, understanding and sensitivity with the ability to maintain confidentiality, tact and integrity
Must have a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of societal and systemic issues that students may face, particularly in marginalized communities
Effective problemsolving skills and proactive solutionfocused ability
Must have welldeveloped research, evaluation and data analysis skills, as well as the ability to assess and prioritize projects with shifting deadlines, and have superior organizational and time management skills
Must have strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, strong group facilitation and presentation skills and sound report w