Learning Strategist; Internal​/External

Position Summary

Cambrian College’s Library & Learning Centre has an immediate requirement for a Learning Strategist on a full-time basis.

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

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement personalized learning strategy plans to support student academic success and skill development.
• Deliver individual and group coaching, workshops, and training on learning strategies, study skills, educational technologies, and academic success practices.
• Assess student learning strengths, challenges, and preferences, and recommend appropriate strategies, resources, and supports.
• Identify and facilitate referrals to the Glenn Crombie Centre and/or other academic support services as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty and other student service areas to coordinate supports and enhance student success outcomes.
• Create, maintain, and evaluate learning resources, programs, and training materials grounded in best practices and emerging trends.
• Support the development of policies, procedures, and quality assurance processes that promote student retention, persistence, and achievement.
• Monitor service utilization, maintain confidential records, analyze trends, and contribute to reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advance equitable, accessible, and inclusive learning environments by identifying and addressing barriers to student success.
• Participate in institutional initiatives, committees, and special projects that support the strategic goals of the Learning Centre, Academic Excellence, and the College.

• 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, preferably at the postsecondary level, 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.

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

• Educational documents
• WES/ICAS Equivalence if degrees/diplomas are from a Non-Canadian University
• Learning Disability Specialist Certification (if applicable)

• 15 Vacation Days (after one year of continuous service)

• Basic Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Extended Health Care
• Dental Care
• Vision Care
• Hearing Care
• Pension Plan

• Supplementary Life Insurance
• Employee Optional Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Spousal Optional Life Insurance
• Critical Illness

• Education and Technology Loan Plan
• Tuition Subsidy Program
• Higher Education Funding
• Technology Loan Plan
• Family Tuition Bursary Program
• Discounted Access to Fitness Facility/Fitness Classes