Job Description

Date Posted: 05/30/2023
Req ID: 31578
Faculty/Division: Woodsworth College
Department: Woodsworth College
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00041481

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Your opportunity:

Founded in 1974, Woodsworth College has become a thriving community of more than 5,500 students. We celebrate excellence in a collegial setting and commit to promoting accessibility and equity. Our mission is to provide the best educational experience for a diverse student body, which includes a large number of part-time and non-traditional students. In addition to being a locus of student life, we sponsor a variety of academic programs.

Under the direction of the Assistant Principal and Registrar of Woodsworth College and in consultation with the Transitional Year Program (TYP) and Accessibility Services, the Learning Strategist is responsible for developing and delivering programs/strategies to students in the TYP and Academic Bridging Program (ABP) and those who transition into the Faculty of Arts and Science who need additional academic support to ensure they possess the tools needed to take charge of their own learning.

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the .

Your responsibilities will include:

• Counselling students on health issues related to their learning and the effects of their disability
• Providing feedback on assessment results and diagnosis to student
• Advising students on co-curricular, academic and personal matters by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual\'s background
• Developing accommodation plans for students based on their learning profile and documentation
• Liaising with course instructors and staff to ensure students receive support required for academic, practicum and/or placement accommodations
• Keeping well-informed on faculty requirements, the University structure, academic policies and procedures, and specific learning requirements within courses and programs
• Facilitating psychoeducational workshops that promote the development of coping strategies and skills

Essential Qualifications:

• Master\'s Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum four years recent and related experience in a post-secondary setting working with a range of students with diverse educational experiences and academic skill.
• Experience with counseling, conducting workshops, and working with students with learning disabilities.
• Experience with meta-cognitive, functional limitations and strengths of adults with learning disabilities (LD).
• Experience with adults who have experienced difficulties in their years in school due to factors of institutional discrimination, financial or family hardship, or culture distinctiveness, as well as others needing unique academic support and effective methods of using strengths to compensate for difficulties.
• Experience offering study skills workshops and assisting in the delivery of small group learning is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in coaching.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the learning needs of students with disabilities.
• Knowledge about university structures, a clear understanding of academic policies and procedures and specific learning requirements within courses and programs is required.
• Demonstrated advanced skill with MS Office, e.g., Access, Word Processing, Excel, Power Point
• Excellentinterpersonal, oral and written communication skills for collaborating with faculty, fostering student development and managing conflict.
• Excellent interviewing skills.
• Independent judgment and creative problem solving is required especially regarding individual program plans.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Certification as a Learning Strategist Specialist and/or in Assistive Technologies

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Communicator
• Intuitive
• Multi-tasker
• Problem solver
• Self-directed

Closing Date: 06/09/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
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.

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