Manager Advising and Academic Initiatives

For more than 75 years, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University) has been shaping the next generation of leaders through its uniquely innovative, entrepreneurial and career-focused approach to higher education. Driven by bold leadership, cutting-edge research and a deep commitment to academic excellence, TMU collaborates with students, faculties, staff and partners to push boundaries, reimagine solutions and create meaningful change in an increasingly interconnected world.

The team
At FEAS (Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science), we immerse ourselves in the economic, social and technological communities we serve. As they evolve, we shift to meet their needs, leveraging our strengths and generating novel solutions. It is our mission to be a leader in Canada, where highly skilled, adaptable students and researchers develop as people and professionals and work together for one purpose: to improve quality of life around the world.

FEAS has more than 6000 undergraduate students enrolled in eleven programs; over 800 graduate students in 22 master’s and eight doctoral programs; and over 150 faculty members.

The Opportunity
Manager, Advising and Academic Initiatives, First-Year Engineering Office (FYEO) directly supervises the Student Advisor and student staff and will provide leadership with respect to the development and implementation of programs and initiatives ensuring academic excellence, alignment to accreditation requirements, program delivery, service quality, within the time, budget and the framework of the departments and FEAS office. The incumbent will also be tasked with supporting academic initiatives and special projects, to ensure consistency and accuracy in the delivery and support of high-quality student advising to first year engineering students.

Responsibilities
Student Academic Advising

Collaborates with the Program Director, a team of faculty, and other TMU professionals to plan, implement, and evaluate advising initiatives that support student access, academic progression, and success in the First-Year Engineering Program

Provides accurate guidance on university academic policies, engineering curricula, course requirements, and academic progression, and supports students in developing individualized academic success plans.

Monitors and analyzes students academic progress, identifies factors affecting their success, coordinates appropriate advising, referrals, and follow-up support.

Academic Initiatives

Assists the Director FYEO in identifying the student learning needs, and coordinates with and provides leadership in the design and implementation of academically sound delivery systems of identified non-credit fundamental engineering science courses and bridging programs to optimize first-year student retention and enhanced student experience

Program Director Support

Analyzes academic progression reports and provides summaries, updated reports and statistical information to the Program Director of First Year Engineering

Supports the Director in the coordination of the program and course development processes, evaluation and implementation of new enrichment programs.

Serves on the First-Year Success Committee (FYSC), and coordinates seminars, orientations, workshops and other activities that support first-year student success.

Partnerships Management

Builds and maintains partnerships with other campus units to coordinate academic advising, student referrals, and student success initiatives across the advising portfolio.

Human Resource Management

Hires, supervises, trains, coaches, and evaluates the Student Advisor(s), and student staff in FYEO assigned to the advising portfolio, and coordinates and supports volunteers. Establishes work…