Academic Cohort Leader

2 months ago


Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Full time

**VFO CS Residence Life**:

- Competition No.

**S100351064**
- Posting Date

**May 17, 2023**
- Closing Date

**Will remain open until filled.**
- Hourly Rate

**$15.14 per hour**
- Grade

**02**
- Hours

**7**

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

**This position will be used to fill two positions and has an end date of May 1. 2024.**
- Science Academic Cohort Leader

**Location**

Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton. This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person.

**Working for the University of Alberta**

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

**Working for the Department/Faculty**

The University of Alberta residence life program is centered on a constant process of inclusive community building, and we strive to maintain an environment that supports, emphasizes, and inspires academic learning and personal growth.

**Position**

The role of the Academic Cohort Leader is to foster student academic success by providing Faculty-specific programming that will meet the needs of students participating in the Expedition:Connect program. The Academic Cohort Leader will act as a liaison between Residence Services, the Faculty, and the appropriate student association (if applicable). The Academic Cohort Leader will host various academic-based programs for cohort participants that support study skills, faculty connections and career exploration and development.

**Duties**
- Provide academic-based programming that will meet the needs of academic cohort students by supporting study skills, learning skills, strategies, and faculty-specific resources and supports
- Host monthly faculty-specific active and passive programs for academic cohort participants in Expedition: Connect that features programming specific to the needs of students participating in these cohorts
- Creating and maintaining regular study groups for academic cohort students
- Coordinate a welcome event for academic cohort participants with the faculty during residence orientation and a farewell event at the end of the year
- Provide and support academic and faculty-related programming as directed by supervisor in support of student success
- Promoting awareness among the students of the academic support services available on campus and in residence, and directing students to these resources.
- Act as a resource for academic cohort students
- including questions and referrals to appropriate supports and resources, etc
- Demonstrate positive role modeling in academics and all aspects of community living (as outlined in the Residence Community Standards) and maintain visible presence in community
- Conduct regular research and assessment into current student needs and trends
- Compose semester reports and provide feedback to guide the position for the future
- Maintain open communication and meet regularly with supervisor and Faculty contact
- Attend regular team meetings and check-ins with supervisor
- Other duties as assigned

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Maintain full-time student status at the University of Alberta in Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
- Must be studying in the same faculty as the academic cohort
- Communicate objectively and effectively to groups and individuals (verbally and in writing)
- Strong collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to self-manage, prioritize independently, care for one’s own health and wellness, and employ resilience in challenging situations
- Not engage in any behavior or activity while living in residence that damages the reputation of the residence community, Residence Services or the University of Alberta.
- Agree to behave according to the expectations listed above, the Community Standards, the Residence Agreement, the House Rules, and the Code of Student Behaviour, as well as maintaining compliance with the Seuxal Violence Policy. Failure to do so will result in the possible termination of the role.
- Must be available for dates of employment, including Residence Orientation, move-in/move-out ev



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