Academic Cohort Leader

This part time position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

Location - North campus. This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in person

Term length  - August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024

Note: In-person training on campus begins August 14. 2023. The contract begins on August 1st, 2023 to allow two weeks to complete approximately 8 hours of online training modules.

Hours of work:

• Approximately 7 hours/week on average
• Will include evening and weekend work 
• Includes a combination of scheduled and flexible/self-scheduled hours 
• Note that training weeks will be full-time weeks of approximately 40 hours each

Positions Available:

• Engineering Academic Cohort Leader (2 positions)
• Science Academic Cohort Leader (2 positions)
• Computer Science Academic Cohort Leader (1 positions)
• Nursing Academic Cohort Leader (1 position) Applicants will be asked to indicate the communities in which they are willing to work on the application form.

Department summary

The University of Alberta residence life program is centered on a constant process of inclusive community building, and we strive to maintain an environment that supports, emphasizes, and inspires academic learning and personal growth.

Position summary

The role of the Academic Cohort Leader is to foster student academic success by providing Faculty-specific programming that will meet the needs of students participating in the Expedition:Connect program. The Academic Cohort Leader will act as a liaison between Residence Services, the Faculty, and the appropriate student association (if applicable). The Academic Cohort Leader will host various academic-based programs for cohort participants that support study skills, faculty connections and career exploration and development.

Duties

• Provide academic-based programming that will meet the needs of academic cohort students by supporting study skills, learning skills, strategies, and faculty-specific resources and supports
• Host monthly faculty-specific active and passive programs for academic cohort participants in Expedition: Connect that features programming specific to the needs of students participating in these cohorts
• Creating and maintaining regular study groups for academic cohort students
• Coordinate a welcome event for academic cohort participants with the faculty during residence orientation and a farewell event at the end of the year
• Identify and communicate Faculty events being hosted on-campus, and encourage community members through emails, newsletters, posters, and social media pages
• Provide and support academic and faculty-related programming as directed by supervisor in support of student success 
• Promoting awareness among the students of the academic support services available on campus and in residence, and directing students to these resources.
• Act as a resource for academic cohort students– including questions and referrals to appropriate supports and resources, etc
• Demonstrate positive role modeling in academics and all aspects of community living (as outlined in the Residence Community Standards ) and maintain visible presence in community 
• Conduct regular research and assessment into current student needs and trends
• Compose semester reports and provide feedback to guide the position for the future
• Maintain open communication and meet regularly with supervisor and Faculty contact
• Attend regular team meetings and check-ins with supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Maintain full-time student status at the University of Alberta in Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Must be studying in the same faculty as the academic cohort 
• Communicate objectively and effectively to groups and individuals (verbally and in writing)
• Strong collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to self-manage, prioritize independently, care for one’s own health and wellness, and employ resilience in challenging situations
• Not engage in any behavior or activity while living in residence that damages the reputation of the residence community, Residence Services or the University of Alberta.
• Agree to behave according to the expectations listed above, the Community Standards , the Residence Agreement , the House Rules , and the Code of Student Behaviour, as well as maintaining compliance with the Sexual Violence Policy . Failure to do so will result in the possible termination of the role.
• Must be available for dates of employment, including Residence Orientation, move-in/move-out events, and attending training sessions. 
• Must abstain from student teaching or participating in co-op work terms that take place outside of Edmonton city limits and/or that reduce availability for responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience living or working in residence is considered an asset, but is not required
• Prior leadership experience with students or youth be considered an asset, but is not required
• Prior experience with event planning/programming is considered an asset, but is not required
• Prior experience in tutoring or mentorship roles is considered an asset, but is not required
• Living in residence (not necessarily the cohort community) during the term of employment is preferred

Note: All residents, including ACLs who live in residence, are responsible for the associated costs of living in their community (i.e. rent, and where appropriate, a meal plan).

Expectations in the Role

The successful candidate will:

• Care for one’s own health and wellness, and be open to continued learning and development
• Maintain full-time student status at the University of Alberta in Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Agree to behave according to the expectations listed above, the Community Standards , the Residence Agreement , the House Rules , and the Code of Student Behaviour.  Failure to do so will result in the possible termination of the role.
• Not engage in any behavior or activity while living in residence that damages the reputation of the residence community, Residence Services or the University of Alberta.
• Be available for dates of employment, including Residence Orientation, move-in/move-out events, and attending training sessions.
• Abstain from student teaching or participating in co-op work terms that take place outside of Edmonton city limits and/or that reduce availability for responsibilities.
• Maintain confidentiality and handles sensitive information

How to Apply: Please submit your resume by clicking on "Apply Online" button below, AND Complete this Google Form application form

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.