Competition Number: REQ 5609

　　 TITLE: Student-Athlete Advisor - Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

　　 DIVISION: Athletics & Recreation

　　 SALARY: Payband H, starting rate $35.06 per hour

　　 HOURS PER WEEK: 40

　　 LOCATION: 200 King St.E.

　　 STATUS: Full Time Support

　　 EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately

　　 CLOSING: Open until filled - now reviewing external candidates.

　　 Land Acknowledgement

　　George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.

　　 Equity Statement

　　George Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.

　　 GBC Vision

　　To be a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.

　　 Position Summary:

　　The Student-Athlete Advisor - Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (Advisor) provides academic advising and related academic support service to varsity student-athletes. This includes monitoring academic progress and eligibility status of student-athletes, creating and updating student-athletes records and academic success plans, and supporting the athletics tutoring program. The Advisor also provides expertise, guidance, oversight, and administrative support for the Athletics Department relating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion matters. The Advisor implements strategic plan action items relating to EDI and develops policies and executes programming, education and training opportunities.

　　Key responsibilities:

　　With manager approval, independently designs, implements, and facilitates student-athlete academic supports for all George Brown College student-athletes.

　　Applies theories of academic advising, learning and student development through individualized advising strategies, and oversees student cases to successfully support student-athletes throughout their College life cycle.

　　Maintains a thorough knowledge of the College's academic programs and student services, including admission requirements and academic policies.

　　Monitors student-athlete progress towards athletic academic eligibility and graduation, conducting weekly meetings with assigned student-athletes.

　　Keeps progress files and data on persistence and academic performance, prepares weekly tutoring attendance reports, end of semester grade and eligibility reports, and program enrollment summaries.

　　Prepares academic pathway suggestions for current and returning student-athletes in consultation appropriate academic division coordinators as required.

　　Collaborates with the Athletics Academic Assistant to engage student-athletes in the athletics tutoring program (including drop-in study hall, team study halls and tutoring).

　　Provides expertise, guidance, oversight, and administrative support for the Athletics Department relating to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) matters.

　　Assesses the needs of the student population through data collection and research and ensures athletic department activities reflect the diversity of student needs and interests and foster an inclusive environment.

　　In consultation with the Manager, determines and implements strategic plan goals and action items relating to EDI, including but not limited to Black, Biracial, Indigenous, LGBTQ2S special populations, and Women in Sport.

　　Assists the Manager with the development of policies, and executes programming, education and training opportunities relating to EDI that are relevant to the Athletics & Recreation community.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Educational and Experience Requirements:

　　Three-year diploma or degree or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution in Education, sports psychology, counseling, student support/advising, or related discipline.

　　Further education (e.g., certificate) in academic advising, career coaching or counselling services.

　　Professional certification in anti-racism methods/education or Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

　　Minimum three (3) years' experience in post-secondary/collegiate advising, academic counseling, learning specialist, career services or student affairs setting.

　　Previous tutoring and/or teaching experience with adult learners, including an educational knowledge base in multiple subjects.

　　Demonstrated knowledge of policy development, policy implementation or consultation in matters of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.

　　Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, including student-athletes.

　　Skills and Attributes:

　　Excellent program planning, policy development, public-speaking, and facilitation skills.

　　Solid organization, time management, scheduling, planning, advising, and leadership skills.

　　Demonstrated communication, collaboration, interpersonal and teamwork skills at a professional level.

　　Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College's priorities on diversity and equity.

　　 Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.

　　 Notes:

　　The College requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer. First consideration will be provided to internal candidates in accordance with our Support Staff Collective Agreement. GBC employees, please use https://adfs.georgebrown.ca/adfs/ls/IdpInitiatedSignOn.aspx to apply via our internal site using your GBC credentials for consideration prior to the internal closing date. About Us:

　　George Brown College prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a great place to work . See why we are consistently ranked as one of GTA's top employers .

　　Why work here?

　　George Brown College offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.

　　George Brown College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates who require accommodation in the hiring process may contact [email protected] confidentially.