Early childhood education • williams lake bc

Last updated: 1 day ago Full-time

- Provides leadership to plan, develop, evaluate, coordinate and implement proactive learning commons and student support services to ensure effective student development and retention
- Directs the work of the TRU Williams Lake campus tutors including: planning, scheduling, assigning, organizing and checking of work, as well as coaching and providing feedback on staff performance
- Researches, develops, and reviews learning commons and student support programming and opportunities to align with TRU’s Vision and Strategic Enrolment Management Plan
- Manages and monitors a comprehensive database for early alert reporting of students of concern including collecting and reviewing information to coordinate and develop individual cases and referrals
- Consults and debriefs with faculty, staff and administration, working closely with Enrolment and Student Services; communicates referrals and actions to provide support for students
- Coaches, advises and supports students on appropriate study strategies and available resources and policies; connects with students via email, text, online and paper
- Develops information and resources for a diverse student population
- Recommends and collaborates to develop programs and processes with respect to student success and development
- Coordinates, prepares and maintains documentation, records and reports including related budget and expense requirements
- Coordinates, prepares and maintains confidential documentation, records and reports
- Works with TRU academic supports (both at TRU Williams Lake and main campus)



to build academic engagement activities and events that promote student learning and enhance student success
- Coordinates programming and support efforts for special populations of students
- Monitors and manages student cases in consultation with referral responder and students; follows up on individual cases to ensure case completion
- Develops and emphasizes community and university partnerships to engage with the learning commons
- Facilitates and supports student access to TRU Open Learning and other distance-delivery course options, including the Prior Learning Assessment Recognition process
- Invigilates computer-based and paper-based assessments and examinations, processing both internal and external testing activities
- Processes and forwards assessment/tests results to appropriate personnel

REPORTS TO

Manager, Enrolment Services WL and Student Support

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in education or related field plus 2 years’ post-graduate studies leading to a certification/designation

Experience:

- Three years of related experience in a post-secondary institution or related setting, including three years working in student services

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB

- Understanding of academic supports and enrolment services at TRU




- Ability to establish priorities, organize, schedule and report out in a timely manner
- Ability to collaborate, problem solve and develop relationships
- Knowledge of TRU Open Learning programs and courses, as well as other distance-delivery options
- Knowledge of the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition process
- Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks and tasks of others
- Demonstrated ability to work with sensitive, confidential, personal information
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies
- Proven ability to use judgement and to assess and coach students effectively and discreetly
- Ability to work within and assist others in navigating through complex systems
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to plan, develop and execute events and various activities
- Ability to review, evaluate and report on programming and activities
- Proven ability to analyze and prepare budgets and report on financial activities
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to serving diverse students
- Knowledge of Secwepemc, Chilcotin and Carrier cultures

WORKING CONDITIONS

- Regular contact with students with a variety of disabilities, including dealing with challenging or difficult personalities
- Hours of work include evenings and early mornings, and some weekends in order to meet schedules of student population
- Some off-campus travel may be required
- General office conditions
- Siting at a desk or computer for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift weights up to 10 kg

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