Academic Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Student Association of George Brown College Full time

**Position Title**: Academic Coordinator

**Reports To**:Manager, Equity & Advocacy
**Position Type**:Full-time

**Unionized/ Non-unionized**:OPSEU

**Compensation**:Starting Wage Local 557 $46,500.00 (union grid)

**Position Overview**:
Your primary role will be to support students with advocacy needs and academic appeals as their representative and or liaison to the college across multiple campuses. As a progressive-minded individual, you value diversity and are educated in issues of student rights and accessible education.

**General Responsibilities**:

- Must be familiar with and adhere to the Student Association (SA) and college policies and procedures
- Develop and implement the advocacy program across campuses
- Knowledge of relevant legislations with strong familiarity of educational policies and the human rights code
- Support students by answering questions, listening and advising the students with regards to the academic support needs and appeal processes in conjunction with George Brown College policies
- Assist students with the preparation of forms and supporting documentations for the appeals process
- Provided information sessions and or conduct relevant workshops to education and inform students of their rights
- Responsible to students to keep the appeals process impartial, ethical, and confidential
- Provide advice and referrals to students regarding the academic issues and appeals processes and intersecting issues that may assist student success
- Attend advocacy and appeals meetings as required
- Be responsible for the maintenance of advocacy and appeals files, data tracking, data analysis and reporting
- Provide feedback to the academic and student related committees pertaining to student experiences, policies and the colleges rules and regulations
- Liaise with George Brown College (GBC) departments and partner organizations, such as the Canadian Federation of Students, as required
- Provide recommendations into SA and GBC academic related policies and procedures
- Support the SA staff teams by providing information on GBC academic schedules and actions
- Supervise and support part time support staff, student placement and or student volunteers
- Provide relevant support to board members in planning and execution of academic related projects and appeals-related campaigns
- Support the development of the academic advocacy annual report

**Performance Measurables**:

- Maintain exceptional attendance and regular hours of work
- Establish and maintain a positive, professional and interactive working relationship with the SA staff, student executives, GBC staff and board members
- Encourage adherence of SA policies & procedures to students and volunteers
- Sound knowledge of GBC student policies and procedures
- Create strong working relations with the college administration and external community partners
- Identification of systemic issues that affect student academic success on campus
- Support the outreach and promotion of advocacy program across campuses
- Improve level of advocacy services and presentation for the students of George Brown College within the college
- Reduce the existing communication gaps between the SA and the college as it relates to institutional concerns over academic appeals
- Ensure all relevant policies and procedures are up to date and are being adhered to by all staff and students
- Be readily available and supportive to all relevant SA board of directors committees as an effective resource person (attends meetings, provides accurate & relevant data)
- Work closely with all coordinators and board members throughout the year
- Attend board and sub-committee meetings as required to present formal and informal reports, advise, answer questions and receive organizational direction
- Other duties as assigned

**Required Skills & Experience**:

- Progressive experience as an administrator for advocacy or special interest groups
- A degree or diploma in a related field and/or relevant experience
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience working directly with students using a case management approach
- Certificate in Conflict or alternative Dispute Resolution, considered an asset
- Demonstrated understanding of diversity and equity issues
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Strong problem solving and negotiation skills
- Strong computer program and data base skills
- An outgoing personality
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment
- The ability to take initiative and to work independently
- The ability to multitask
- Ability to work in multiple locations

**How to Apply**:
**Please note during the posting of this position, applicants may be contacted to complete a pre-screen assessment questionnaire/ online video recording. A live interview is not guaranteed after completing this pre-screen assessment questionnaire/ online video recording. Applicants are advised to submit their resume and cover letter prior to the posting deadline a

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