22-12 ACADEMIC COACH
Georgian College
Posted on : February 17
Location : Barrie
Job Category : Education
Job Industry : Education
POSTING DATE: February 16, 2012
CLOSING DATE: February 23, 2012
Appointment Details:
Department/Campus: College and Career Preparation - Orangeville
Classification: Support Staff
Status: Part-time
Payband/Salary Range: Band 7, $ 22.64 - $ 28.30
Reports to: Manager, Campus Services and Community Relations
Hours per week: 24 hours per week
Effective Date: As soon as possible to March 31, 2013
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Academic Coach works with learners in the College and Career Preparation Program to assess academic level, define goals, draft an individualized training plan, and conduct day-to-day coaching to positively impact retention. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Interviewing new learners in the program to gather information/data to facilitate setting short and long term goals;
- Updating/maintaining information in databases and occasionally pulling reports;
- Conducting general subject manner assessments and analyzing to determine academic levels of learners;
- Coaching and advising learners on academic and self-management issues and referring them to community and government services for additional services and support, if required;
- Working with learners to initiate and update individualized training plans;
- Attending meetings and presentations for networking/relationship building opportunities to promote/market program services with community based organizations; and
- Assisting with analyzing budgets, developing business plans and tracking expenditure activity within the program.
Qualifications:
Georgian College invites and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including persons of Aboriginal ancestry, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.
- Successfully completed a three year post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field (i.e. Career Counselling, Human Services, etc.)
- Three years experience in one-to-one training or coaching in order to advise and prepare students.
- Experience in marketing to promote program services.
- Experience working with community agencies and knowledge of available services to make appropriate referrals.
- Experience updating information and creating reports in a database (preferably a Ministry database such as the Case Management system [CaMS] or Information Management system [IMS]).
- Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, Outlook, etc.) to manage case files, create training plans, and liaise with stakeholders.
- Interpersonal and communication (written & oral) skills to relay information to a diverse clientele with diplomacy and tact.
- Time management and organizational skills in order to set priorities and handle multiple responsibilities within tight deadlines.
- Mathematical skills to conduct and assess academic levels.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as part of a team.
- Knowledge of Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) guidelines and other Employment Ontario guidelines is an asset.
How to Apply:
To be considered for this position, please forward your application to resume@georgianc.on.ca quoting the competition number (i.e.22 /12) in the subject line of the email. Late applications will not be considered.
Georgian College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per Freedom Of Information (F.O.I.) And Protection Of Privacy Act,1987. While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.