Academic Support Specialist

at  Red River College Polytechnic

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate in Adult Education (equivalent, in progress or completed)
• Demonstrated experience in the instruction of learning skills and remedial programming
• Experience facilitating workshops on topics such as intercultural communication and diversity
• Ability to design and deliver workshops to larger groups of students and college staff using a variety of delivery modes, including instructional technologies
• Experience developing content for Brightspace (LEARN) or other learning management systems
• Specialized knowledge in English as an Additional Language and communications at the post-secondary level
• Experience with college student population, non-traditional populations, and tutor program development preferred
• Demonstrated effective application of adult learning principles
• Ability to assess learning needs and develop subsequent strategies in consultation with students, counsellors, faculty and tutors
• Understanding of student learning outcomes, needs assessment and teaching methods
• Familiarity with educational resources used for learning disabilities, adult literacy, numeracy and Essential
• Skills to evaluate suitability to particular instructional situations
• Strong verbal and written communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills for in-person and online delivery
• Experience in researching and analysis of adult education topics, trends or resources
• Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of RRC Polytech programs and services
• Bachelor of Education
• Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (CTESL)
• Experience as a Tutor (or equivalent)

At Red River College Polytechnic, we’re looking for a dedicated Academic Support Specialist to join our Academic Success Centre (ASC) and enhance our educational support services. In this role, you will serve under the direct supervision of the Writing and Communication Centre Lead. Your primary responsibilities will include offering specialized tutoring services, both one-on-one and in group settings, specifically designed to address the diverse academic requirements of our student body. Your responsibilities won’t stop at tutoring; you’ll be instrumental in researching, developing, and executing educational programming targeted at specific student demographics, including EAL students, students with disabilities, Indigenous students, and those at academic risk. The position also entails creating or sourcing paper-based and digital supplementary materials to enrich our academic support programs. Collaboration is key as you’ll work closely with faculty across multiple disciplines to customize academic support services unique to their program areas. Additionally, you may engage in special projects that integrate instructional technologies and demand a degree of project management. Join us to make a significant impact on student success and be part of an institution committed to academic excellence.