Placement Advisor, PWC and TESL - FLAS - RPT Support

• Find Your Spot at Humber At Humber, we are a vibrant, diverse community of professionals dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students.
• Through our strategic vision and exciting new brand Builders of Brilliance, we are co-constructing a new model of polytechnic education for Ontario, Canada, and the world.
• We are committed to ensuring Humber offers the right programs, with the most effective teaching and learning approaches, to prepare exceptional leaders for our industries and communities.
• To achieve our vision, we take finding and developing the right talent very seriously.
• We offer a collegial, collaborative, inclusive environment in which each individual is supported to grow and bring their best each day.
• If you are excited by the prospect of contributing to our vision for learning, if you would like to be part of building a new model of polytechnic education, of ‘building brilliance’, in one of Canada’s preeminent higher education institutions, then here is your opportunity to join our dynamic team.
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Placement Advisor, PWC and TESL Status: Regular Part Time Support Hours: 24 hours per week Faculty/Department: Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences Campus/Location: Lakeshore (This is a fully onsite position) Salary: Min. $38.25 – Max. $44.32 About the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Humber: The Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences is proud to say that we are a part of every student’s experience at Humber, whether they are enrolled in one of our programs directly or through one of the five other Faculties at Humber. We offer courses in Critical Reading and Writing, Professional Communications, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Humanities, Science, and many other discipline areas that are at the core of a polytechnic education. Our faculty are dedicated to providing students with an opportunity to explore curriculum that will enhance their academic, personal, and professional life through a combined focus on an applied and liberal education. We are the education that students will take with them, no matter where the path may lead them. About the Placement Advisor, FLAS Role: Reporting to the Manager, English Language and Communications Programming, the Placement Advisor, PWC and TESL plays a key role in student employment success for two Humber Graduate Certificate programs: Professional Writing and Communications (PWC) and Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL). The Placement Advisor is also responsible for supporting the Global Polytechnic mission of the institution through the development and ongoing nurturing of industry partnerships that are integral to the delivery of WIL which could lead to other strategic partnerships such as applied research. To ensure that students have high quality experiences that build on their curriculum and prepare them for their chosen careers, the incumbent assists and prepares students for their placements through a range of activities including but not limited to delivering work-preparation workshops, resume feedback, mock interviews, job search coaching and advising. This individual must have knowledge of specific programs within the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The incumbent will promote Faculty programs to external stakeholders, work with employers to develop placement opportunities, review job postings, set up networking events, and refer students to prospective employers. The incumbent works with all students in programs with a Work-Integrated Learning component and must keep track of pre-placement documentation, guide student efforts to secure a placement, and monitor students once they are in the workplace and registered in the WIL section. Through one-on-one meetings with students, the incumbent advises students on methods and techniques to secure a placement and/or helps the student access other supports at Humber. The incumbent must demonstrate a working knowledge of the Ontario Employment Standards Act as well as the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to support diverse student needs, perspectives and identities while balancing their work with external employers. They must also have a working knowledge of the range of support programs within Humber and the local community, including but not limited to financial aid, counselling, accessible learning services and more.

About You

• You are passionate about working at Ontario's largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success!
• If this sounds like you, keep reading: Education The successful candidate will have a 4-year degree in Business, Human Resources, Career Development, Research, or Communications. A post-graduate credential in professional writing and communications, TESL, or a related field is considered a strong asset. Experience/Skills
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: college co-op or field placement, human resources, staffing or employment services and/or related industry experience. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational, presentation, and planning skills. Able to communicate effectively with a diverse student population and at all levels in an employer organization. Exceptional collaboration and networking skills. Able to establish and/or maintain quality WIL partnerships with industry and community, and promote programs, student capabilities and events for the benefit of students and partners. A goal/results-focused individual, with the ability to balance and handle competing priorities in a high-volume placement environment, and work with minimal supervision. Other qualifications include demonstrated ability to listen, empathize, problem solve, exercise good judgment, work with interruptions, and deal with conflicts. Administrative and document tracking skills, attention to detail and accuracy. Strong digital fluency and computer skills (MS Office, Contact Management Systems; Experience with Banner and Blackboard would be an asset). At Humber Polytechnic we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber! What’s In it for you? An opportunity to have an impact with a post-secondary institution, poised to do great things. Diverse, hard-working, committed team of people who care about each other. Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job. Amazing perks Highly supportive work culture We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for Support Staff (Article 17 of FT Support Staff and Article 19 of PT Support Staff) positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment. Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. Humber’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers. Accommodation Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request. Anti-Discrimination Statement At Humber Polytechnic, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. All employees and applicants have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance with concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Office of Human Rights and Harassment (humanrights@humber.ca).