POSITION TITLE: Academic Student Program (ASP) Student Assistant
CLOSING DATE: Posted until filled
EMPLOYMENT DATES: November 2024 to April 2025
HOURS OF WORK: Average of 10 hours per week
RATE OF PAY: $17.20/hour plus Vacation Pay as determined by HR Policy
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Academic Success Program Student Facilitator will assist with providing academic support to their peers through academic coaching and workshop delivery. The Facilitators act as mentors by challenging, supporting, and guiding students towards academic and personal success by identifying their personal strengths and creating a plan of action to address their academic concerns.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Recruiting students (including those who are academically at-risk) to the Academic Success Program through a call/e-mail campaign and various outreach initiatives;
- Developing individualized Academic Success Plans with program participants;
- Conducting one-on-one meetings with assigned students to monitor progress and provide resources and referrals;
- Facilitate and promote Student Success;
- Researching and data gathering relating to best practices within student development and services;
- Creation of dynamic and engaging social media marketing to support student success;
- Participate in ongoing professional development including in-service opportunities provided by the department;
- Completion of utilization and satisfaction reports; and
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must apply and be approved for the NUWORK Program
- Student (2nd year and above) with strong academic standing (cumulative average of 75% or higher).
- Excellent level of responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.
- Good interpersonal communication skills and ease in relating to people from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds.
- Knowledge of Nipissing University programs, initiatives, and services that promote student academic and personal success.
- Be available for a minimum 6 hours per week during 8:30-4:30 timeslot
*This position is subject to budgetary approval*
To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter (in one document) referencing the job title in the subject line and three (3) references to studentjobs@nipissingu.ca. A separate email for each position must be submitted if applying for multiple positions.
We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. You must be able to provide proof of being a full-time post-secondary student, have a valid work study permit and a Social Insurance Number in order to work on-campus.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
