Part-time Student Success Specialist (2 Year Contract)

Part-time Student Success Specialist (2 Year Contract)

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Department:

School of Wellness, Public Safety and Community Studies

Position Type:

Part-Time Support

Salary Range:

$35.14-$40.80-Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Anticipated Start Date:

October 21, 2024

Length of Contract:

2 Years

Posting Information

This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.

Posting Closing Date:

October 14, 2024

Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Dean,





the Student Success Specialist plays a vital part in a student's academic success and is an important position in the strategic enrolment management process. Working within an integrated team of Faculty, Program Coordinators, Chairs and Academic Advisors, the Student Success Specialist plays a key role in the development and implementation of academic success strategies in a learner’s journey. A major focus of this position is proactively reaching out to learners deemed “at risk” through various student engagement initiatives and integrate with the work of other internal stakeholders (Faculty, Program Coordinators, Chairs and Academic Advisors) by delivering enhancement programming to learners in accordance with a student retention calendar. This position places particular emphasis on programming and interventions on level one students. Working closely with Faculty, the Student Success Specialist brings in supports and resources at key times along the student academic journey. The incumbent supports strategic enrollment management by successfully implementing core student retention strategies,





identifying process improvements and recommending new initiatives. The incumbent will make recommendations based on analysis of student withdrawal data. The incumbent provides students with impartial guidance to support their academic success, offers resources and referrals to College services and respond to questions or concerns learners may have. The incumbent must work closely and partner effective with Student Support Services and programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) year diploma/degree in Social Sciences, Adult Learning, or Education

• Minimum three (3) years experience with adult learners with demonstrated ability to improve academic success

• Experience in strategic development of student success initiatives

*This Vacancy is for P21411

*This position is paid at Payband H – Comparator







This position is subject to the terms of the Part-time Support Staff Collective Agreement: https://www.algonquincollege.com/hr/files/2019/06/2019-21-PT-SuppStaff-CA_FINAL_EN.pdf

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at [email protected]. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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