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Manager, Academic Advising

  • Job ID: ADMN-PT-25/26-071
  • Location: Tri-Campus
  • Deadline: February 2, 2026
  • Job Type: Administrative/Management
  • Start Date: Immediately
  • End Date: October 2027
  • Department: Student Success
  • Number of Positions: 1
  • Duration: Temporary

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager, Academic Advising is responsible for leading a cross-functional team, including Academic Advisors and International Student Advisors and is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining student retention services with a focus on at-risk and international students who require additional resources and supports. Collaborating with other members of the college, such as academic and registrar staff, to ensure academic records, progression, and monitoring is accurate within various systems. This position will be responsible for providing guidance and insights into systems improvements from a staff and student perspective. In collaboration with others, this position will champion retention and student success initiatives for the college

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A minimum of a 4-Year Degree in Arts, Education, Business, or a related field.

A minimum of 5 years of progressive work experience in post-secondary education or social services setting.

Other Required Qualifications:

    • Significant management/leadership or progressive work experience in a post-secondary education or social services setting.
    • Experience working with and supporting post-secondary international students including the connection between academic and immigration pathways.
    • Excellent leadership experience and skills to lead and manage change in a post-secondary environment.
    • Management and Administrative Experience – including human resources, budgeting, planning, professional development, performance evaluation, statistical analysis and reporting.
    • Proposal Development – development of government and non-government funding proposals and submissions and related reporting.
    • Ability to identify and implement system improvements and upgrades to enhance team efficiency, service delivery and self-service amongst students.
    • Advanced knowledge of student/human development theories as they pertain to the post-secondary environment.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of academic pathways and commitment to academic excellence and student success including impact on immigration status and pathways.
    • A strategic understanding of the challenges, emerging trends, and issues in post-secondary education.
    • Understanding of student transitions, including the distinct needs of international students.
    • Ability to coordinate complex service delivery models and respond to diverse needs of a variety of key partners.
    • Organizational management, project and case management skills as it pertains to organizing an academic advisement team.
    • Highly developed human relations and interpersonal skills
    • Developed human resource management skills including knowledge of appropriate legislation pertaining to the postsecondary educational environment such as:  Ontario Human Rights Code, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, CAAT Support Staff Collective Agreement, etc.
    • Familiarity with ERP (ex. PeopleSoft).
    • Familiarity with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants and associated certifications.
    • Strong research, data analysis skills.
    • Experience in financial budgeting, management, and reporting.
    • Excellent written and verbal communications skills along with highly developed interpersonal skills.

    Physical/Work Environment Essential Requirements:

    The successful incumbent must have the ability to report to the work location or work temporarily from a remote location with reliable internet access, as approved by the College and in accordance with the college’s Telework Policy.

    Salary & Terms

    • Admin Group: Pay Band 11: $98,395 - $122,994 per annum, commensurate on education and experience. In addition to the salary, the position is eligible for pay for performance.
    • Hours per week: 37.5
    • Posted Date: January 22, 2026
    • Closing Date: February 2, 2026 (4:00 p.m.)

    Documents

    How to Prepare your Application for Submission: You will be able to attach only one document to your application. To prepare your application: Combine your cover letter and resume as one document. Save your document in .PDF, .doc, or .docx format using Last Name, First Name as your naming convention. Click on the Apply Here link and complete the application form. Attach your cover letter/resume document to the application form.

    THIS IS A TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION

    St. Lawrence College is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from members of the designated groups, including women, racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation and identity.  St. Lawrence College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. SLC provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at employ@sl.on.ca. To obtain a copy of this position vacancy or any of the position related documents in an alternate format please contact employ@sl.on.ca and our Human Resources Consultants will address your requests for accommodation confidentially.

    This job opportunity is open to both internal and external applicants. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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