Academic Learning Strategist (Indigenous Services)

at  Okanagan College

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in education, Adult Learning or a related field. Bachelor’s Degree with significant higher education experience may be considered. Teaching credentials (or higher education teaching experience/post degree work) preferred. 3 years of experience providing guidance and support to students in a post-secondary setting. Experience working with a diverse range of students, including English Language Learners and vulnerable populations with a wide range of educational backgrounds and academic skills, including students from marginalized backgrounds and those with complex learning needs or students needing unique academic supports. Experience offering a variety of study skills workshops and assisting in the delivery of small group learning is essential. Demonstrated experience related to program design, curriculum development, and pedagogy that engages and supports underrepresented student populations, non-traditional students and students who are academically at risk is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
The ideal candidate will have teaching credentials or extensive experience working with adult learners in a post-secondary environment, with a demonstrated learner-centred philosophy, and knowledge of programs relevant to the disciplines they are supporting. The successful applicant will be able to encourage communication between students and faculty and be an integral part of the team that will help Okanagan College realize the promise of a world-class college.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to collaborate, problem solve and develop relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks and tasks of others.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a culturally diverse audience, both verbally and in writing, including advanced listening and comprehension skills to determine the needs of all students.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and judgment, ability to work tactfully and diplomatically with others, respond to sensitive issues or emotionally tense situations, and an ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to establish priorities, organize, schedule, and report out in a timely manner
• Excellent research skills with an ability to synthesize information and analyze data to develop and deliver workshops and programs based on evidence-informed teaching and learning practices.
• Ability to facilitate group learning sessions on a variety of topics such as academic writing skills, study skills, etc.
• Ability to organize events, lead promotional activities and coordinate and support student development programs.
• Ability to plan and think strategically while managing conflicting priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to review, evaluate and report on programming and activities.
• Demonstrated innovation and change management skills which include supporting and encouraging new ideas and flexible approaches to support learner success.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice within practices and processes.