First Year Experience Advisor (25-36)

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Support Staff Job Location Moosonee Job Features Job Category Temporary Competition # 25-36 Closing Date September 10, 2025 Effective Date Sept. 8/25 - Jun. 1/26 Division External Starting Salary $ 35.14 Hours of Work 0-24 hrs/wk Shift Schedule Schedule will be identified at the time of hire Northern College is seeking a First Year Experience Advisor in our Advising department. The successful candidate will be well organized, have great written and verbal communication skills, problem solving skills, and be able to work as a team or independently. At Northern College, we’re committed to the ongoing success and development of everyone who passes through our learning spaces, whether they be our students, employees or community members. We believe in investing in those who invest in us, constantly working to build a collaborative and friendly working environment while offering top tier benefits and generous pension packages to our eligible full-time employees with purposeful, rewarding work, supportive supervisors and positive, engaged work teams. Reporting to the Moosonee Campus Manager, the successful candidate will develop and implement tools to measure the progress of first year and first generation students on a course by course basis. Identify early intervention strategies with students and intervenes when necessary. What you will be doing: Develop learning plans and plans/develops workshops tailored to students’ academic success, offer study skill workshops and other courses; Offer ongoing individualized, specialized and one on one support to students; Advise students of options and resources; and Track progress/grades and reports on these to sponsoring agencies. A detailed job description is available from the Human Resource Services department. What you will need to be considered: Two (2) year Community College diploma, or related/equivalent. Preferably in Social Work; and Up to four years of practical experience. Please note this position qualifies under Northern College’s protocol for hiring in remote regions. Candidates with relevant experience and who do not meet the education requirements may be given consideration based on relevant equivalent qualifications. What Northern has to offer: Defined benefit pension plan; Professional development opportunities; Wellness programs; and Employee Assistance Program. The incumbent may be required to provide a criminal reference check. As part of Northern College’s action on reconciliation, the College recognizes its responsibility to make a difference through increasing the number of Indigenous employees who work in the academic field. We encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply. Northern College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. To request reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, please contact the Human Resource Services department. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially. Northern College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest in Northern College, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Applications received after the close date will not be considered. To apply, submit your covering letter and resume online at www.northerncollege.ca/careers/