Preference will be given to qualified employees, as defined in the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement. Reporting to the Manager of Student Advisement, the Student Adviser provides developmental advising support for students in any program of study or Faculty at Sheridan. As the student’s Professional Advising point of contact, the Adviser requires a high level of institutional knowledge (both academic and student experience/support familiarity) and professional advising acumen to be successful.

Drawing on the student development theory and the student lifecycle, the Adviser has the responsibility of understanding the whole person including their needs, skills, attitudes, beliefs, strengths and values. Using this information, the Adviser works with each student to clearly define meaningful/measurable goals, review academic progress, provide opportunities for reflection, follow-up and celebrate their successes. The Adviser also supports first term students’ successful onboarding/transition to Sheridan and understands the issues that impact student academic, personal and social adjustment to postsecondary education.

The incumbent also supports the research, planning, development and delivery of various programs related to transition and student persistence. Serving as adviser to students regarding questions, concerns or issues related to navigating their experience/lifecycle

- Advising students on both academic (e.g. course availability, academic requirements, group work issues, interpreting policy implications) & non-academic (e.g. navigating stress, food insecurity, career uncertainty) matters
- Collaboratively working with students to clarify goals and develop individual academic plans including identifying resources and strategies to address barriers that may prevent reaching their goals or succeeding academically




- Maintaining accurate case records of all student interactions to track the student journey or, possibly, mitigate risk; conducting interviews with all Program Coordinators/Academic Advisers to establish referral points and understand all relevant academic information
- Coordinating formal discussions (i.e. case conferences) and non-formal discussions (e.g. one-on-one consults) to analyze complex student situations with College partners to develop solutions in the best interest of each student
- Maintaining third party relationships with College partners to provide developmental advising, advocacy and case management for targeted groups of students (i.e. Developing and supporting implementation of Student Transition & Retention outreach initiatives
- Analyzing data to identify trends and flagging areas of concern for action or intervention
- You are committed to the principles of empowerment, integration and inclusion enabling you to guide, advise and support a diverse student population, including international students. 4-year degree in Business, Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, or a related field; ~5 years of progressive experience in an educational environment (or a combination of educational and social services environments) where responsibilities included: creating and delivering training programs and preparing and presenting to groups; collecting, recording, analysing,



reporting and presenting data and research findings; drafting documentation for decision-making purposes (equivalency will be considered); ~ RISIA (Regulated International Student Immigration Adviser) designation will be considered an asset. Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives. Forging the Future ( charts a path towards a recent ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community. ~ Work Categorization: Hybrid Position | At least 3 days/week on site Employee Group: Support Staff This is a replacement position Hourly Range: $44.48 - $51.40 First Nations peoples have lived on this part of Turtle Island for millennia, stewarding the land, the water and all that contributes to life in this region. We are grateful for the opportunity to be learning, working and thriving on this land, and we commit to learn the truth and be active in the process of reconciliation. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Sheridan is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities.

📌 Student Advisor (Part-Time) (Oakville)
🏢 Sheridan College
📍 Oakville