Learning Strategist, Faculty of Arts (00520.4)

Reporting to the Associate Dean Faculty of Arts (FoA) the Learning Strategist supports student transition success engagement and retention at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) by coordinating student success programming and academic support initiatives. The position develops learning resources oversees peer mentoring supports transition and retention activities and works with faculty staff and campus partners to provide responsive support for a diverse student population. Working closely with FoA administration program chairs and coordinators and campus partners the Learning Strategist supports students in navigating academic success transition and EDII-related matters through programming referrals resources strategies and technologies that promote personal social and intellectual development. Workload may fluctuate to meet student needs. The incumbent also coordinates special projects that support student success and retention in collaboration with FoA leadership Faculty of Student Development Indigenous Student Development - Cplulkwten Indigenous Education and TRU colleagues engaged in EDII work.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Collaborates with FoA leadership to plan develop coordinate implement and evaluate EDII learning support proactive mentorship transition and retention programs for the Faculty of Arts.
2. Researches develops and reviews mentorship programming and opportunities to align with TRUs Strategic Plan and departmental goals.
3. Coordinates referrals case support and related documentation ensuring appropriate consultation escalation data quality privacy FIPPA compliance and alignment with EDII principles and TRU policy.
4. Coordinates assignments trains supervises mentors and evaluates peer mentors student leaders and student staff including peer-mentoring programs that enhance engagement and success.
5. Develops reviews evaluates and reports on student success programming using dashboards attendance data outreach conversions enrollment trends and retention signals to inform program decisions.
6. Coaches advises and supports students on academic skills study strategies university navigation resources policies referrals and appropriate support pathways.
7. Develops resources and supports for diverse students including equity-priority and equity-deserving groups.
8. Collaborates with faculty administrators and campus partners to develop policies processes and coordinated approaches that support student success and development.
9. Designs organizes and facilitates presentations workshops academic engagement activities orientation recruitment Arts Cohort mixers open-house events and other Faculty of Arts initiatives that support student transition retention and success.
10. Builds community and university partnerships and participates in committees and working groups that advance student engagement transition retention and success.
11. Promotes Faculty of Arts student success programming internally and externally through communications event representation MarCom collaboration updates and related outreach.
12. Participates in Arts Cohort planning reviewing enrollment trends and recommending adjustments that support student progression and retention.
13. Leads special projects and Dean-assigned initiatives that advance Faculty of Arts student success engagement transition and retention priorities.

REPORTS TO
Associate Dean Faculty of Arts

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degree in Education Arts or related field plus 2 years post-graduate studies leading to a certification/designation

EXPERIENCE:

• Three years experience working with students in a post-secondary institution or related environment including:
  • Experience working with relational database software
  • Experience working as part of team specifically in a case management support team
  • Experience with one-to-one tutoring/coaching
  • Experience working on issues of Equity Diversity Inclusion and Indigenization in a healthcare community or educational setting

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB

• Demonstrated knowledge of the impact of colonialism racism and discrimination and EDII principles and inclusive approaches to serving diverse students and their learning needs
• Knowledge of University policies procedures academic support best practices and processes related to admission registration and applications for financial aid
• Knowledge of University policies procedures relating to accommodation discrimination and harassment. Understanding of academic supports and transition initiatives
• Ability to establish priorities organize schedule and report in a timely manner
• Ability to collaborate problem solve and develop relationships with various stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks and tasks of others
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies work with confidential information and apply FIPPA and necessary privacy standards
• Proven ability to use judgement to assess and coach students effectively and discreetly including early-alert triage and complex-system navigation
• Excellent interpersonal communications collaboration problem-solving and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to plan develop and execute events and various activities
• Ability to analyze and prepare budgets and report on financial activities
• Ability to review evaluate and report (verbally and in writing) on activities
• Advanced computer knowledge including word processing presentation and database applications
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to serving diverse students and their learning needs

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Some off campus travel may be required
• General office conditions
• Sitting at a desk or computer for extended periods of time
• Hours of work may include evenings early mornings and some weekends to meet schedules of student population and departmental needs