• Job Description

  Req#: 33507

  Date Posted: 08/17/2023
  Req ID: 33507
  Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
  Department: UTSC:Academic Advising & Career Centre
  Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
  Position Number: 00034977

  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 guidance of the Team Lead, Academic Supports, you will work directly with students 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.
  
  With a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, you will also have a specialized focus on UTSC's Black students of African descent to provide services that will empower and provide support to achieve academic excellence. You will be grounded in anti-oppression and equity frameworks and will have a strong understanding of the societal and systemic barriers this student population faces. You will work on specific outreach initiatives in partnership with other University stakeholders in order to support engagement with the UTSC Black student community and maintain strong relationships across the University. In addition, you will identify gaps in service delivery and work with the management team and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Office to implement positive change.
  
  As a member of the Academic Advising & Career Centre (AA&CC) team, you will support the delivery of integrated academic advising, learning strategies, programming and services delivery for all students and will operate within a cross-functional team working closely with campus partners to support student recruitment, success and retention. You will also act as a resource and provide confidential assistance to all students. This may include providing information about services, options, relevant policies, and appropriate referrals. You will be responsible for briefing the management team on emerging issues as they are identified, analyze, and revise documents and policy drafts, research special projects, and identifying and implementing opportunities for improvements.
  
  Your responsibilities will include:

  • 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
  • Probing for information from students to identify barriers they might be experiencing
  • 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
  • Developing and implementing targeted outreach initiatives (e.g. initiatives to promote and support the diversity of Black students of African descent in order to enhance their academic and student experience)

  Essential Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in student development, education, counselling or an acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience
  • Minimum four years of academic advising and learning skills development experience in a fast-paced post-secondary 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 student-focused commitment to excellence and innovation
  • Must have a high level of cross-cultural awareness, understanding and sensitivity with the ability to maintain confidentiality, tact and integrity
  • Must have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of anti-oppression and equity frameworks, societal and systemic barriers and experiences faced by students of African descent, as well as other rationalized communities
  • Effective problem-solving skills and proactive solution-focused ability
  • Must have well-developed 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 writing skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Proficiency with MicroSoft Office Word, Excel, Access and student information systems
  • Applicants are expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

  
  Assets (Nonessential):

  • From among the best qualified candidates, preference will be given to candidates who self-identifies as Black. Recognizing the complexities of identity, this preference will extend to Black persons from Africa or of African descent

  
  To be successful in this role you will be:

  • Adaptable
  • Approachable
  • Communicator
  • Perceptive
  • Resourceful
  • Tactful

  Additional Notes:

  • This is a term opportunity until August 2024
  • Please note the working hours for this position are Monday to Wednesday, 8:45 AM - 5:00 PM, Thursday 8:45 AM - 7:00 PM, Friday 8:45 AM - 3:00 PM
  • A copy of the full job description is available upon request from the UTSC HR Office.

  Closing Date: 09/04/2023, 11:59PM ET
  Employee Group: USW
  Appointment Type: Budget - Term
  Schedule: Full-Time
  Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
  USW Pay Band 13 -- $76,284 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $97,556. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
  Job Category: Student Services

  Lived Experience Statement
  Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

• About the company

  The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located on the grounds that surround Queen's Park.

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