Career and Student Success Advisor - SSE - FT Support

Humber College; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Humber College is seeking a dedicated Career and Student Success Advisor to empower students through academic and career guidance. The role requires strong advising skills, experience with diverse populations, and a commitment to student retention. Join our dynamic team to contribute to the future of our students and communities.

Benefits

Tools and technology for success

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in academic and career advising.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Familiarity with tools/assessments for student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and career advising to students.
• Support student success and retention initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops and trainings on career development.

Skills

Career advising

Academic advising

Diversity awareness

Education

4 year degree in HR, Psychology, Education, Sociology

Certificate in academic advising or career coaching

Tools

CRM systems

Digital media platforms

Job description

Find Your Spot at Humber

At Humber, our career paths open up a world of infinite possibilities for you to explore. People are at the heart of the Humber experience. Here, every day we work shoulder to shoulder to deliver excellence, and in doing so, we redefine what it means to be a leader in polytechnic education. Humber employees are a diverse group of committed, caring and fun-loving people.

We take finding and growing the right talent very seriously. We strive to find and nurture extraordinary employees who bring their best each day.

If you are interested in working in higher education and are looking to contribute to the largest Polytechnic in Ontario, as we shape the future of our students and communities, here is your opportunity to join our team.

Job Details

Position Title: Career and Student Success Advisor

Status: Full-Time Support

Hours: 35 hours per week

Faculty/Department: Advising & Career Services, Student Success & Engagement

Campus/Location: In-person - North Campus.

Salary: FT Support Payband : I

Salary Range: $39.34 - $45.59

Starting Salary: $39.34

Progression through the payband is in accordance with the increments in the payband as outline in the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement based on actual service in the payband .

About The Student Success & Engagement At Humber

The Student Success and Engagement (SSE) team is a service-oriented portfolio whose mission is to empowerour diverse community of learnersto discover their potential. Within the SSE, examples of our services are Student Wellness, Student Life and Learning, Equity Hubs, Accessible Learning Services, Advising and Careers, Athletics and Recreation. SSE aims to cultivate curiosity, resilience, confidence, and reflection in our learners, so that Humber students can thrive both within their academic pursuits and beyond.

About

About the Career and Student Success Advisor Role:

Under the direction of the Manager, Advising Services, the Career and Student Success Advisor is a proactive team member providing innovative and intentional academic and career advising to prospective and current students, and Humber graduates. This position provides essential support and service to student learning, development and success and contributes to Humber ’s strategic plan priorities of preparing Career Ready Citizens and to increase student persistence and retention during their transition into, through , and out of Humber Polytechnic.

The incumbent must demonstrate a commitment to understanding, respecting, and engaging with diverse perspectives and identities through an intersectional lens, and must be skilled in addressing the needs of a diverse student population. The incumbent applies theories of learning, student development and career development through individualized advising strategies and case management to successfully support students throughout their life cycle while at Humber. Through following professional best practices for academic and career advising, the incumbent works with students who have not yet declared a major program, who are seeking to change programs, or who are experiencing academic difficulty, and to other students as required . The incumbent will use a holistic approach grounded in development, intrusive and lifecycle theory and practice, designed to effectively address intersecting needs and support student success.

This position will identify and support students at risk of attrition and provide early-intervention through proactive advising. The incumbent must be adept at connecting a student’s academic choices to their career choices. This is done by focusing on students’ career development and preparation for the labour market through one on one coaching/advising, including: facilitating and interpreting personal interest/strengths and skills assessments; job search training; workshops and seminars; external marketing to employers; internal and community liaison; and ongoing labour market research. The incumbent then works with the student to form and clarify meaningful plans and set goals by developing individualized academic and career success plans that leverage available resources and campus support services.

The Career and Student Success Advisor collaborates closely with Faculties and service areas to strategically support student learning based on the specific and unique faculty needs. In addition, the Advisor must possess enough knowledge to support students in all faculties as part of the Hub and Spoke advising model. The incumbent will liaise with faculty and staff for the purpose of understanding issues, case conferencing to support an advisee, making meaningful referrals, and sharing information critical to creating a quality advising experience for students. In addition, the Career and Student Success Advisor is responsible for developing, coordinating and delivering on campus presentations, creating academic and career advising resources, or contributing to departmental initiatives and projects that meet faculty and student needs. The incumbent is expected to assist in training and demonstrating correct procedures and advising processes to fellow advisors on campus as they are connected to the institutional hub for.

Hours Per Week

35

Position Type

FT Support

Payband

I

Minimum Salary

39.34

Maximum Salary

45.59

Work Locations

North Campus

Job Family

Student Affairs and Services

Deadline to Apply

June 20, 2025

Job Posting

6/5/25

Department

Student Success & Engagement

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

4 year degree (or equivalent) in HR, Psychology, Education, Sociology, Career and Work Counsellor Programs (or similar).

Additional Requirements

The incumbent will have a certificate (or completed course work) in academic advising or career coaching offered through (but not limited to): National Academic Advising Association (NACADA), Career Educator Certificate Program (CACEE), CERIC, NACE, Conestoga, Fanshaw, George Brown, University of Calgary etc. As a guideline, completed coursework should total between 101 and 520 hours .

Experience/Skills

Minimum of three (3) years practical related experience in academic and/or career advising but also including: use of CRM or client management system, collecting and maintaining a database, use of tools/assessments, working with diverse populations, and utilizing digital media platforms for student/client engagement and communication.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! 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 be a part of building Humber's future.
• Be part of a diverse, hard-working, and supportive team.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Amazing perks!
  
  

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 ([e-mail]).