Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the general authority of the Dean of Academic Resources and under the direct supervision of the Chairperson of Academic Advising, is responsible for providing individual or collective assistance to students in the following areas within a developmental advising model
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- assist students to develop an educational profile that allows for individual goals, needs and aptitudes, choice of courses and programs; provide information regarding program planning and diploma requirements including change of program, course load, and other academic policies, regulations and procedures
- provide students with information regarding university programs, entrance requirements, application and university testing procedures, deadlines and application forms, scholarships, residence, summer and special programs
- inform students with regard to other college services available, i.e. Faculty, Counseling, University & Career Information Centre, Learning Centre, Student Success and Special Needs, Aboriginal Resource Centre
- assist students in cases of proposed termination of studies, course and college withdrawals
- assist learning disabled and/or handicapped students to select an educational plan which may require individualized accommodations
- evaluate students' academic records as required to determine eligibility for a diploma or attestation; provide students with information regarding diploma deficiencies and alternative course of action available to them
- analyze student records, suggest to students corrective measures to take and refer to other professionals and faculty as required
- participate in High School liaison activities and school visits providing information on the programs, admissions requirements, courses and services available; serve as a resource person to the High School Guidance Counselors
- meet prospective students on an individual or collective basis during the registration process, provide students with information on patterns of study, college policies i.e. course load, selection of courses and scheduling
- liaise with faculty and staff to ensure the transfer of academic information to/from academic advising department
- liaise with the Registrar's Office, Information Development Services and Information Technology Services to keep up to date on admissions, records, computer systems and data retrieval, i.e., scheduling and registration including evaluations of new admissions with advanced standing.
- maintain contact with Quebec and out of province university representatives; arrange all university/team/faculty visits to the College
- develop external college liaison with Academic Advisors in other CEGEPs, MELS, l’ISEP, NACADA, University, etc.
- keep up to date on all CEGEP programs and respective admission requirements; university programs and university admissions through Websites, University publications, directories, etc.
- assist students in applying for scholarships, including school recommendations where required
- assist in the development and design of academic advising procedures and tools, i.e. handouts for students, computer applications, evaluation of services etc.
- participate on program committee
- participate on College committees and projects related to responsibilities and/or as required as a member of the JAC community
- contribute to special academic advising projects and programs, i.e. research studies, questionnaires, orientation, preparation of materials/handouts to staff, students, etc.
- participate in student services projects
- perform any other related tasks as may be assigned
Exigences
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Undergraduate degree in an appropriate specialty (education, psychology, student affairs)
Specific Requirements:
- five years related experience
- excellent human relations skills, communication skills and organizational skills
- team work skills
- bilingualism
- knowledge of educational systems preferred
Testing may required to demonstrate knowledge of:
- English – fluency - oral
- English – fluency - written
- French - conversation
- French - basic - written
- Word - basic
Salaire et avantages
$38,500. à 71,097. par année
Adresse où postuler
Adresse:
Cégep John Abbott
21275, rue Lakeshore
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Québec
Canada H9X 3L9
Autre info
Veuillez svp postuler en ligne:
www.johnabbott.qc.ca/careers/external
