Student Success Advisor - one year contract

Dated: June 19, 2015 - 8:30 a.m.                     Expires: July 9, 2015 - 4:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m.                   

STUDENT SUCCESS ADVISOR
Orillia Campus
Student Success Centre
One-Year Contract, SCH II - Band 4
$46,640.24 - $58,300.05

Reporting to the Director, the Student Success Advisor will work with students on a one-on-one basis, through the development of meaningful relationships, in assisting students in discovering their academic and career goals and in the creating of plans that lead to the achievement of those goals. The SSA (Orillia) will oversee and fulfill a variety of student success programs, events and supports that contribute to the overall retention rates of the university while improving the student experience and satisfaction. This role bears specific responsibilities relating to Student Success Advising, Gateway and At-Risk supports, Orientation and First-Year Programming, Leadership and other student engagement services.

Summary of Duties:

• Student Success Advising and Supports
• Major Event Planning & Execution (Orientation & Success Events)
• Fostering Student Development and Leadership
• Delivering Student Experience & Success Programming
• Budget & Resource Management
• Informing and Supporting the University Community

The successful candidate will possess a minimum of 1-2 years related experience in large-scale event planning and logistics, have knowledge of risk management practices, usage of social media and emerging communication channels, an understanding of presentation software, spreadsheet software, and fundraising and engagement techniques.  A strong knowledge of advising and student development theory and the student life cycle, an understanding of career development theory (especially Strong Interest Inventory, Myers Briggs Type Indicator and StrengthsQuest), and an understanding of leadership theory and working with at-risk populations is considered an asset.

Additional qualifications include the ability to develop and present information to large groups, to multitask, to adjust to shifting priorities, to work independently, to prioritize a high volume of time-sensitive projects, to communicate effectively, and the ability to lead and motivate volunteers.

Please send your cover letter and resume, including examples that reflect all of the requested skills and qualifications, together with the names and contact information for at least three references by July 9, 2015 to:

Office of Human Resources
University Centre
Room UC-0003
Fax: 807-346-7701
Email:  human.resources@lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities.  We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.