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Student AdvisorDurham CollegeOshawa, Ontario, Canada
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Student Advisor

Durham College
  • CA
    Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
  • CA
    Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Student Advisor / Field Placement Officer
 COMPETITION NO. SP26-03

About
Durham College:
Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution that
supports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing job
market. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, through
field placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DC
grads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to the
ever-changing workforce.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers a
wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including
culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and
trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community
services, media, art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer
145 programs – including six bachelor's degrees and 11
apprenticeship programs – to
more than 11,000 full-time post-secondary and nearly
3,000 apprenticeship students. In addition, we have more than 16,000 student
registrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120,000 alumni
represent the college, both locally and around the world. 

DC has
an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region
and is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve by
contributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-being
through partnerships, investments and collaboration.

Position Information:

Regular part-time support
opportunity
Hourly rate: $42.02
Department: Faculty of
Health Sciences
Hours: 24 hours per week
Reporting To: Associate Dean  
Campus Location: Oshawa
Vacancy status: Existing
vacancy

 Duties and Responsibilities: 

This
position supports student success by providing academic and program guidance
for current, potential, and at-risk students, referring students to appropriate
college resources, and recommending alternate learning strategies, as well as
having the responsibility for the placement of students enrolled in programs
within the Faculty Health Sciences.

Provides Placement Support
by:

  • Liaising with agencies
    to secure and arrange placements for students enrolled in (Faculty of Health
    Sciences).
  • Maintain current
    partnerships and develop new partnerships with various community services
    agencies to support student placement needs.
  • Resolving placement
    issues i.e. student transportation, inappropriate or lack of placement
    opportunities.
  • Coordinating class
    field placement seminars for each program.
  • Monitoring compliance
    with various agency and college policies, (i.e. immunization, Public
    Health Act, documentation, contractual agreements, WSIB, and HSPnet) as
    related to placement.
  • Assigning students to
    placement in collaboration with the assigned faculty and/or program
    coordinator.
  • Monitoring the
    placement experience/outcomes and make recommendations for continuous
    improvement.
  • Liaises with Risk
    Management to review Affiliation Agreements and track agreements
  • Provides Academic Guidance
    by:

  • Supporting students by developing academic plans and meeting with
    non-standard students
  • Referring students to college resources, e.g., study skills
    workshops, health and wellness, peer tutoring
  • Providing information for students transferring to other programs
  • With student consent, meeting with parents/external agencies to
    explain student's academic status, academic policy, student rights and
    responsibilities, academic options.
  • Using transaction sheets to thoroughly document all student
    interaction – maintaining records of information provided to students,
    date(s) and means of contact, i.e. email, voicemail, appointment as well recommended referrals,
    strategies, academic options.
  • Advocating for students in student success related matters, for
    example, with the dean/associate dean in exceptional matters or with the
    professor and/or program team.
  • Informing students regarding the application and interpretation of
    college policies
  • Ensuring timely and accurate information is provided upon request
    and communicated in an efficient, professional, and customer focused
    manner
  • Assisting in verifying and updating some portions of student
    records
  • Informing students of academic choices, such as part-time versus
    full-time options and communicates processes with both
  • Registration and
    Admission related inquiries
  • Informing Continuing Education students of post-secondary
    equivalent courses
  • Provides Administrative
    Services by:

  • Registering students using Banner
  • Confirming student eligibility for field placement
  • Assisting with the review of graduation status, as required
  • Processing advanced standing applications and return to full time
    studies applications, if applicable
  • Running reports for review and action by the Associate Dean.
  • Creating, maintaining and expanding a database of placement
    agencies to support the needs of the programs.
  • Sending out student communication regarding upcoming deadlines.
  • Assisting with Program Guides (for example, requirements for
    promotion, health documentation) and Placement Manuals (for example,
    Public Health requirements).
  • Assisting with special projects such as collecting and summarizing
    data.
  • Providing office support.
  •  Participates in school
    related events/meetings by:

  • Assisting with student
    recruiting by participating in events such as: Open House, Focus on
    Durham, Student Orientation, and Student Services Events
  • Attending divisional,
    program, and other school meetings, as appropriate
  • Attending regular
    group meetings and inviting various college representatives to discuss
    policies/procedures/practices to ensure currency
  • Other related duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications:

    1. A minimum of a three-year diploma with a strong emphasis on human relations and interpersonal communications skills.
    2. A minimum of five (5) years of work experience in an academic office environment with a focus on student interaction and service.
    3. Proven networking skills along with working knowledge of Faculty of Health Sciences programs, and related policies and placement needs is essential.
    4. Must be proficient in Excel and have excellent general computing skills.
    5. Must have the ability to multi-task and be circumspect with confidential information.
    6. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with team members and independently.
    7. Understanding the importance of student services available for supporting student diversity.
    8. Knowledge of Banner (SIS), Cognos, DC Connect, Banner web reports, MS Office.

    Please apply below
    by submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes at 7:00 p.m. EST on February 19, 2026. Competition number SP26-03

     Contact Us  T:
    C Wing, Second Floor Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, ON

     Durham College invites applications from all qualified individuals. Durham is committed to fostering workplace diversity, and, provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in alternate format; require communication supports; an accommodation in applying for a posting and/or if you are selected for an interview, please contact our Human Resources (HR) department and an HR assistant will work with you to meet your needs.

     We thank you for your interest in employment with Durham College however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

     Land Acknowledgement
    Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, learn, teach and prosper today.

    • Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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