Job description

Job Features
Job Category
Full Time - Less Than 12 months

Competition #
22-79

Closing Date
November 17th, 2022

Effective Date
Immediately

Classification
Support Staff, Payband H

Salary Range
$33.38/hr to $38.75/hr (35 hrs/week)

Starting Salary
$ 33.38/hr

Division
Advising

At Northern College, we’re driven by our commitment to the ongoing success and development of our students, our communities and our staff. A career with Northern College can provide you with meaningful opportunities for your professional growth, and we’re confident that our friendly, collaborative workplace culture will contribute to your personal growth as well.
In addition, to a rewarding career, some of the other benefits offered to eligible full-time employees of Northern College include competitive salaries, a defined-benefit pension plan, a comprehensive benefits package, access to our athletics facilities and a wellness program.
DUTIES:
Reporting to the Timmins Campus Manager, the incumbent, as part of the Advising Services team, provides academic services to all students. The incumbent is responsible to provide student support to sponsored students from application/registration to graduation. The successful incumbent will:

• Provide support services such as social, career, personal and academic guidance as well as referral services to prospective, current and transferring students as needed;
• Provide clear, accurate and concise academic information to students, staff, faculty and others connected with Northern College;
• Advise, problem solve, provide guidance and offer support, either on an individual basis or with groups of students;
• Provide mediation for peer and student-staff academic issues as needed;
• Guide, advocate and support students through various academic procedures (including appeals when needed); and
• Establish services that offer support to students that provide them the best opportunity to succeed academically.

A detailed job description for this position is available from the Human Resource Services department.
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 2-year diploma in a Human Services Field, such as Social Work or Indigenous Studies or related;
• Minimum 3 years of practical experience working with people in the social services field;
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent organizational and statistical record-keeping;
• Good judgment and problem-solving skills and the ability to be tactful in handling concerns of students;
• Ability to work effectively in a team, respectful of confidentiality, and demonstrated knowledge of student issues and services; and
• Ability to prioritize tasks.

The incumbent may be required to provide a criminal reference check.
HOW TO APPLY: Please visit the Northern College website at: www.northernc.on.ca and click on the Careers at Northern link to apply through our online job application system.
Northern College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Northern College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Northern College, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
Preference will be given to qualified internal employees within the bargaining unit at Northern College. Should a suitable candidate not be found, external candidates will be considered

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $33.38 per hour

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