Learning Strategist (RPT)

Cambrian College’s Library & Learning Centre requires a Learning Strategist on a regular part-time, 24 hour per week basis. 

Note: Internal candidates, as defined by the Part-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration.

• Design, deliver, and monitor learning strategy plans for students based on formal and informal assessments, developed in both group and individual settings.
• Instruct students in learning strategies using delivery methods specific to students’ unique strengths and challenges.
• Deliver a plan of specific strategies in response to student requests, assessment tools, and/or information from referring sources such as faculty; support students with development of plans of action for success.
• Identify students with a suspected learning disability; offer screening tools to make appropriate referrals to Accessibility; facilitate appropriate referrals to support student issues beyond study skills.
• Liaise with faculty, the Glenn Crombie Centre for Accessibility, Counselling and Wellness, the Academic Success Centre, the Library and Learning Centre teams, and other college personnel to support student success.
• Plan and deliver workshops to support student success and enhance learning skills; partner with program areas to identify trends and high-level needs.
• Consult with Chair on student issues, such as academic integrity, or to recommend coordinated referrals; maintain confidential case records.
• Research, develop, and maintain learning strategy resource materials; develop and facilitate basic learning skills training for staff.
• Develop quality policies and procedures to support student retention; develop activity cycle(s) and strategic direction for learning strategies at the College
• Stay current with AODA and the Ontario Human Rights Code, College policies and procedures, and advising and retention best practices; develop familiarity with assistive technology in collaboration with accessibility advisors to develop and implement student accommodations.
• Contribute as requested to support Ministry reporting and College requirements.
• Track and monitor trends and patterns in service delivery; work with academic support and services teams to evaluate effectiveness of service delivery and identify key areas for improvement.
• Respond to service delivery issues and problem-solve as required; provide professional development for student leaders as requested.
• Identify barriers to equity and inclusion and work to reduce and remove barriers in training and orientations. 

Required: 

• Must have a minimum of a four-year postsecondary degree in Education, Adult Education, Psychology, Disability Studies, or a related field. (A copy of educational documents must be submitted with application *** education completed outside of Canada, applicants are required to submit a WES or ICAS with their application)
• Three years of experience working in an educational environment assisting students with learning strategies.
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds who face learning barriers, including students with learning disabilities and/or students who are distressed.
• Demonstrated teaching and workshop facilitation using experiential delivery models.
• Experience providing learning strategies, study skills, and digital support.
• Experience delivering and evaluating individualized interventions and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team while acting as an effective role model for students.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) including strong presentation skills and digital content creation skills.
• Knowledge and demonstrated application of adult learning principles.

Assets/Preferred:

• Specific education related to learning disabilities or education within a Learning Strategies Certificate program.
• Experience working with students at the post-secondary level.

To be considered, candidates must provide the following as an attachment:

• Educational documents
  • WES/ICAS Equivalence if degrees/diplomas are from a Non-Canadian University