Student Success Advisor

Fleming College respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg lands and territory. Located in the heart of Central Ontario, Fleming College has campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton. Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, the college features more than 80 full-time programs in Arts and Heritage, Business, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, General Arts and Sciences, Health and Wellness, Community Services, Skilled Trades and Technology, and Continuing Education.

Fleming College has more than 8,500 full-time and 445 part-time students, and 95,000 alumni.

The Student Success Advisor is pivotal in facilitating students¿ academic, personal, and social development as they transition in, through and beyond Fleming College. As such, the Student Success Advisor provides a combination of prescriptive, proactive and developmental advising methods to ensure students are successful throughout their college career, from their first semester through to graduation.

The Student Success advisor provides support, guidance, and strategy instruction to students with diverse learning profiles, including students with disabilities. The Student Success Advisor connects regularly with their cohort of students, following a communication plan that involves live (in-person, virtual meeting, phone call, etc.)

and passive (email, SMS, portal, etc.) connection points to ensure students¿ success throughout their time at Fleming. With retention and progression as their focus, the Student Success Advisor works collaboratively with other College departments and staff to ensure that students understand how to navigate the College¿s processes and procedures to ensure a seamless student experience.

Work Schedules: This position has been designated as on-campus and is expected on-site 100% of the time. This position is temporary until April 23, 2027, and will work up to 14 hours per week. For More Information: For a complete job description, please refer to the document found here: Job Description Explore what Fleming College has to offer and the beautiful communities we are surrounded by.

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What We Are Looking For

Completion of a two (2) year diploma or equivalent in Educational Support, or in a related field of study with a focus in education, career and academic advising. A minimum of five (5) years of work experience: Experience using developmental, appreciative and intrusive advising models to support post-secondary students; Experience in an academic office environment with a focus on student interaction and service; Related practical experience advising and providing learning skills support to adult clients in an educational setting working with a wide range of learning profiles and learner variabilities; Broad understanding and experience with issues relating to diversity, accessibility, inclusion, and confidentiality; Proven networking skills along with the ability to collaborate with internal and external partners are essential ; Proficient in the Office 365 suite and excellent general computing skills; Must have the ability to multi-task and be vigilant with confidential information; Experience producing detailed, yet succinct and professional documentation so that others can easily understand and act on the information; Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences, including students, college staff, faculty, parents, community resources, etc.

; Cultural competency and sensitivity is imperative; Strong critical thinking and proven coaching skills; Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with team members and independently; Evidence of adaptability, flexibility, and innovative problem-solving skills; Experience using CRM (customer relationship management) software is an asset; Familiarity with student information systems (e.

g. People. Soft) and software is an asset; Broad knowledge of post-secondary programs, processes, policies, procedures and campus resources is strongly preferred. CAAT Pension Plan: We want to help our employees build a secure future for themselves and their loved ones. As an employee, you have access to a defined benefit pension through the CAAT Pension Plan that provides you with a predictable lifetime retirement income, survivor benefits, early retirement options without the stress of managing it yourself and making investment decisions.

Explore a career choice with a pension at CAAT Pension Plan . How To Apply Internal Candidates: apply through My Campus by visiting the Career Opportunities page. External candidate: apply by visiting the Fleming Careers Page . Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Accessibility: Fleming College is committed to building diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible learning and working environments.

Our mandate is to challenge societal inequities to achieve a cultural climate of inclusion, belonging and psychological safety. We are committed to being a welcoming place for all, where the needs of our diverse populations are met, and varying perspectives enrich our communities. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our community including, but not limited to, women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to apply.

The College provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process should inform our Human Resources staff what support(s) you may require to ensure your equal participation.

Further information regarding Fleming College¿s Accessibility Policy . To obtain a copy of this document in another format please e-mail [email protected] .