Job Description

RRC Polytech is committed to accessible employment and to ensuring that our hiring processes are barrier free. If you require information in an alternate format, or if you require an accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact humanresources@rrc.ca.

Academic Advisor, Programs (Term Part-Time)

Student Support Services

POSITION TYPE:

Part-Time, Term Position Available (anticipated November 3, 2025 up to March 31, 2026) with Possibility of an Extension

SALARY:

$30.03 - $42.36 hourly

POSITION LOCATION:

Notre Dame Campus (Winnipeg, MB)

At RRC Polytech we aspire to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity within our communities. For this hiring process, a preference hiring practice will be applied. First consideration will be given to applicants who self-identify within their application as one or more of the following equity-deserving group(s): Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Persons of the 2SLGBTQlA+ Community. First consideration will also be given to internal applicants. For more information about our hiring practices, please visit: www.rrc.ca/hr/work/hiring-process/.

Employment support is available to both internal and external candidates who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, or Inuit) seeking employment at Red River College Polytechnic. For guidance on the application process, interview preparation, or to discuss accommodation needs, applicants are invited to contact our Indigenous Recruitment Consultant at Indigenoustalent@rrc.ca.

ELIGIBILITY LIST:

This competition may be used to establish a 6 month eligibility list of qualified candidates for future vacancies.

DUTIES

Reporting to the Manager, Academic Advising. The Academic Advisor, Programs provides guidance and support to current students in making informed decisions related to their academic goals and plans to build the necessary skills to achieve academic and personal success. Advises on program and academic requirements and propose recommendations for change. The advisor promotes and supports students in their self-registration process, their academic schedule, majors/specializations, elective credits, course loads, and academic progress and ensures appropriate support and referral. The advisor draws on academic advising best practices to provide a multifaceted, holistic and inclusive advising approach based on the student's unique needs.


This position will be a part-time, term (0.7 EFT), with a possibility of an extension.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

University Bachelor's Degree is required, which can include a degree in social sciences, counseling, justice, human services, or Nursing. A combination of education and experience in this area of advising may be considered Experience directly related to academic advising, student services, student affairs, and counseling Knowledge of NACADA academic advising professional standards, academic advising approaches and strategies Knowledge of RRC Polytech's academic programs and locations, as well as the student supports and services offered Knowledge of policies and procedures and their impact on students and their success, and the ability to propose recommendations for change Knowledge of data collection, analysis, and interpretation Experience in making public presentations and/or teaching experience Strong critical thinking skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders Excellent interpersonal skills Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to use student information systems such as Recruit, Colleague, Student Planning or experience with TracCloud

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends This position may be required to work overtime This position may be required to work throughout the academic year including the summer months May be required to work at various RRC Polytech campuses Please note that applicants internal to Red River College Polytechnic must apply through My Portal on HRIS Unlimited.

"RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denesuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Metis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg's clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives."