The University of New Brunswick Fredericton welcomes applications for the position of Learning Strategist with the Student Accessibility Centre (SAC). This is a full-time (36.25 hours per week), 2-year term position with a salary range of $47,030 - $61,145 per annum.
Reporting to the Director of UNBF Student Accessibility Centre, the Learning Strategist works with students with disabilities and students with academic skills deficits who are considered at-risk academically. The Learning Strategist requires flexibility in work hours which may include occasional evening or weekend work during peak periods.
*UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance and is proud to support a flexible hybrid approach for various positions on campus. This position is eligible for a hybrid approach. This could include a combination of remote and in-office work locations.
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.
Position Summary:
- Consult with advisors, faculty, counsellors, or self-referring student regarding the student's strength and needs.
- Collaborate with SAC staff to interpret assessment reports and identify barriers to students' goal achievement.
- Meet with students individually and in groups to identify and address problems that affect academic performance.
- Plan, organize, and deliver individual and group learning strategy sessions.
- Collaborate and consult with the SAC team and other relevant university units to develop and implement effective learning strategy programs and services.
- Proactively and responsively identify and develop resources and initiatives aimed at helping students become more efficient and successful learners.
- Act as a resource to the university on techniques and approaches to adult cognition and student learning methods.
- Design and deliver training programs for peer helpers.
- Conduct informal reviews of the University and post-secondary environment for program ideas, unaddressed student needs, and opportunities to support the academic mission of the University.
- Stay current with the literature related to academic skills development and participate in professional development events on student development and learning.
- Assess the effectiveness of learning strategy programs.
Requirements/Skills:
- Degree in a relevant field (Education, Exceptional learners, Psychology). Universal Design for Learning coursework or certification preferred.
- Minimum of two-years' experience as a learning strategist or similar role.
- Experience teaching, coaching, or advising post-secondary students with disabilities.
- Demonstrated use of effective evidence-based learning strategies appropriate for students with disabilities or students with academic skills deficits.
- Preparation and implementation of learning strategies instruction, interventions, materials, and resources.
- Experience and proficiency delivering presentations.
- A high level of accountability and excellent judgment, decision making, and organizational skills. The ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Displays appreciation for and recognizes value of different opinions, roles, experiences, cultures, and backgrounds.
Closing date for applications is October 12, 2022 at 4:30 PM.
This position is covered by the terms and conditions contained in the Collective Agreement negotiated between UNB and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551.
The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
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