Manager, Learners Early Access Program

3 weeks ago

Brampton, Canada Algoma University Full time

**Manager, Learners Early Access Program (LEAP)**

Position Status: Temporary, Full-Time (3-year contract), Non-Union

Department: Student Success & Wellbeing

Supervision Received: Director, Student Success & Wellbeing

Supervision Exercised: Student Success Advisors (2) Learner Early Access Program (LEAP)

Location: Brampton, ON

**PRIMARY FUNCTIONS**:
A. Implementation - Program Goals, Action Plans, and Evaluation/Research Study 40%

B. Coordination and Alignment - Student services, Academic Supports, and Overall Student Experience 30%

C. Champion of I-EDI, Community Advocacy and Partnerships 20%

D. Administration 10%

As part of Algoma University’s ongoing commitment to Indigenization, equity, diversity, and inclusion, the institution is seeking a Manager, Learners Early Access Program (LEAP) who is passionate about leading initiatives that break down barriers and provide accessibility and pathways for traditionally underrepresented and marginalized learners. Working in partnership with the local school boards, the University is excited to launch this early access program designed to initiate a structural and systemic change in academic program delivery and create a positive social impact.

The Algoma University Learners Early Access Program (“Algoma LEAP”) is a partnership between the Peel District School Board (PDSB), the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB), and Algoma University. Student cohorts beginning in their senior year of secondary school will have the opportunity to earn six university credits (two courses) and a minimum of one micro-credential while completing their requirements for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). These cohorts will experience engaging activities that provide insight into the life of a university student designed to create high rates of student success. Students may continue to experience high levels of wrap-around support as they move into the second year of the program and the completion of year one of a four-year undergraduate program. The University's vision for the program is to support students that successfully complete ten of ten courses by the end of the second year of Algoma LEAP.

Working closely with the PDSB and DPCDSB in Brampton, and Algoma University’s departments of Student Success & Wellbeing and Student Life, the Faculty of Science and School of Computer Science, the Faculty of Business and Economics, and the Registrar’s Office, this Manager will facilitate the implementation of the program, with emphasis on ensuring the successful retention of equity-deserving students from their high school experience at the University into the first year of a university undergraduate program.
- RESPONSIBILITIES:_

**Implementation - Program Goals, Action Plans, and Evaluation/Research Study (40%)**
- Manage the implementation of the first program cohort,
- Implement the program plan ensuring the growth of the program, with a goal of doubling participants up to 200 in the first year of programming.
- Monitor program efficacy and quality of services to learners ensuring responsive wrap-around student services designed for under-represented and at-risk learners.
- Collaborate with Algoma University departments and staff, and the school district staff to monitor and ensure the program's overall success, while sharing evidence-based best practices for overall student success and retention.
- Work closely with researchers from school districts and NORDIK Institute to track the program's success for 2+ years in accordance with quality assurance standards, meeting the objectives of all institutions and ensuring student success.
- Coordinate AU activities with school district teachers ensuring they meet the curricular objectives of both institutions.
- Provide leadership to increase program opportunities and advocacy both for the program and for equity-deserving students.
- Coordinate the oversight of dual credit courses in LEAP.
- Ensure timely completion of reports, and grant submissions including, but not limited to, Ontario Post-Secondary Access & Inclusion Program (OPAIP) funding.
- Supervise LEAP Student Success Advisors who offer quality academic, personal, and career advising and referral to other supports to balance university and life skills for approximately 200 students in both the high school. programming (targeting grades 11 and 12) and the cohort moving into Algoma’s first year of undergraduate programming.
- Collaborate with LEAP Student Wellbeing Advisor who offers wellness programming.
- Ensure cultural sensitivity, understanding, and advocacy.

**Coordination and Alignment - Student Services, Academic Supports, and Overall Student Experience (30%)**
- Manage and oversee the LEAP student success strategy and academic support structures that has as its goal for students to achieve completion of ten university courses by the end of their first year at university, in coordination with the Department of Student Success &

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