Immigrant and Transitional Education Pathways Advisor

Job title: Immigrant and Transitional Education Pathways Advisor

Job description: DIVISION: Centre for Preparatory & Liberal Studies – School of ESL and Immigrant Education

SALARY: Full Time Support, Payband G, $30.56 – $35.42 per hour (35 hours per week)

LOCATION: 341 King St.E.

STATUS: Full Time Support

EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately

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Land Acknowledgement

George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.

At George Brown College, we have established a reputation for equipping our students with the skills, industry experience and credentials to pursue the careers of their choice. As employees, we are committed to creating an enriching learning community for our students, delivering excellence in what we do, holding ourselves accountable for our work and demonstrating diversity and respect for one another.

What responsibilities will you have in this role?

• Collaborates with faculty, community agencies, and other departments in the College to locate and contact applicants and students requiring assistance and to arrange group information sessions, presentations, and one-on-one sessions.
• Screens and evaluates applicant experiences to determine the need and eligibility for programs and college services.
• Discusses credentials and refers students to appropriate resources as required (e.g., internal college departments or community agencies).
• Provides guidance for applicants requiring assistance accessing the college system.
• Supports applicant access to the College through the provision of information, guidance and support and works with other departments in the College to facilitate student transitions.
• Provides program choice planning for students based on knowledge of college systems, services and programming.
• Maintains accurate records of student cases, including planning, student goals, action plans, and outcomes of applicant contact through an electronic advising database.
• Engages with ESL/EAP students providing tailored action-planning guidance and support through one-on-one and group activities and events.
• Tracks student progress through their programming at the College; actively supports student retention, persistence, graduation and success; creates and implements student satisfaction assessment methods.
• Creates, generates, tracks, and reviews reports to inform School-level decision-making (e.g., suggestions for new articulation pathways that need to be explored).
• Collaborates with Divisional program staff to support promotion of programs, effective referrals, and enrollment.
• Works with programs and service areas across the College to provide awareness of the most accurate information and opportunities for students.
• Accesses marketing tools and information for college community, students, applicants and interested individual learners within the community.
• Organizes and participates in community events to provide information and act as the point of contact to support key access initiatives in the community on behalf of the Division.
• Facilitates and assists in the development and distribution of information on School of ESL and Immigrant Education programs through participation in marketing and information events.
• Other duties as assigned.

What qualifications do you need for this role?

• Three-year Diploma or Degree or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution in Arts/Humanities/Social Services/Community Services/Counselling or equivalent. ESL training is an asset.
• Minimum three years’ practical experience in a demanding service environment with experience advising students/applicants in an educational setting.
• Experience in a lead role in the creation of marketing materials, planning and running information sessions, and conducting outreach activities.
• Demonstrated ability to screen and evaluate applications to advise on academic upgrading.
• Experience in providing one-on-one guidance and the ability to assess students for proper referral; understanding of accommodating students with special needs.
• Experience in collaborating with community agencies and other departments for students requiring assistance.
• Demonstrated experience in the creation of action plans.
• Experience in gathering and presenting statistical information on student retention, graduation etc.
• Exceptional oral and written English communication skills, including report writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications; strong knowledge of relational databases.
• Strong time management, planning and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities.
• High degree of commitment to customer service, ability to exercise personal initiative and work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical and well-developed conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated commitment in delivering excellent service to others as this is key in supporting the success of our students and our College.
• Strong communication, collaboration, teamwork, and people skills.
• Effective ability to interact with others and deal with situations in ways that respect diverse backgrounds, lived experiences and communication styles.
• Flexibility in adapting to change and in participating in consultative decision-making processes.

Hours of Work: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.

NOTES:

• If employed currently or previously employed at GBC, please log into Cornerstone with your employee account.
• Please ensure your resume highlights all relevant education, training and experience that are applicable to the minimum qualifications for this role.
• The College requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews.
• First consideration will be provided to internal candidates in accordance with our Support Staff Collective Agreement.

Closing: July 18, 2022

George Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities. George Brown College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The Human Resources representative responsible for the recruitment for this position will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. Candidates who require accommodation in the interview process may contact and all information received will be addressed confidentially.

As a unionized workplace, we support our internal employees by providing first consideration to qualified applications as set out in the Collective Agreement.

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