Position Information Position Title Academic Services Assistant/ Student Success Advisor(Fort Frances) Posting Type I/O (Initiatives and Opportunities) (Temporary) - Support Staff Only End Date (if applicable) 06/25/2027 Classification Title FT Support Staff F Pay Band F Min Salary $32.10 Max Salary $37.04 Position Summary The Academic Services Assistant / Student Success Advisor position is a combined position at a Regional Campus.
The Academic Services Assistant portion of the position provides administrative and program support for all aspects of the campus. The incumbent provides support to the Campus Manager / Regional Director as well as faculty and students. These duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- providing liaison services for students with the Registrar’s department, Financial Aid and other regional campuses
- providing front-line assistance to students and the public
- processing, reconciling and supervising financial functions such as accounts receivable and accounts payable
- preparing contracts
- assists in the day-to-day operation of the Campus
The Student Success Advisor portion of the position addresses the issues that challenge students while promoting student engagement and success in their pathway through PSE for local and regional populations including K-12, adult learners, community and Indigenous populations, International students, and agency clients. The incumbent will develop and deliver specific programming to support students in campus life both socially and academically following a strategic plan for outreach, retention and transition, including the Access and Inclusion Program model.
The incumbent provides academic advisement, delivers workshops, provides appropriate referrals to other college departments and service areas, and engages in outreach, transition and retention activities. The incumbent develops academic workshops and/or related activities that meet the needs of students and community partners to increase awareness of and increased participation in the PSE pathways,The incumbent initiates and is responsible for data gathering and statistical information for all activities and ensures a regular and timely submission of data to ensure the College meets Ontario Postsecondary Access and Inclusion Program (OPAIP) reporting requirements. The incumbent will also assist with preparing Ministry reports when required. Location/Campus Rainy River District Campus Education Minimum level of formal education required for the position 1 year certificate or equivalent education Specific course(s), certification, qualification, formal training or accreditation required for the position No additional requirements Additional Requirements Field(s) of Study
Office/Business Administration or equivalent; Accounting courses
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Business, Education, Social Sciences, Psychology, Adult Education, Special Needs or related disciplines Experience Typical number of years of experience, in addition to the necessary education level, required to perform the responsibilities of the position Minimum of five (5) years Type of Experience Experience gained as a team player in a service oriented office environment using a variety of software packages including Word and Excel.
Progressively responsible experience in assessing students’ needs with respect to retention and engagement
Transferable skills in assertiveness, decision-making and problem solving.
Demonstrated experience with clerical skills such as organizing files, maintaining department financial files, writing memos, letters, emails, prioritizing multiple tasks. Posting Detail Information Posting Number SU-F-24-229P Close Date 07/30/2026 Hours of Work 35 hrs/week Shift Type Special Instructions to Applicant In keeping with our strategic plan commitment to fostering Access and Success, Community Prosperity and Institutional Excellence, we encourage applications from persons of Indigenous ancestry. In accordance with Confederation College’s core values of respect, caring and openness we are committed to providing our current and future employees with a workplace that is safe, healthy and fair. As such we are fragrance free, fully accessible and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact Human Resources Services at (807) 475-6148 to make appropriate arrangements.