Academic Advisor Job Victoria British Columbia Canada,Education / Teaching

Location: Victoria

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Opportunity

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Job Summary

The Faculty of Engineering and Computing Science has experienced rapid growth and with current expansion in its engineering disciplines. The Faculty’s Undergraduate Office (UO) champions recruiting, admission, advising, student success and graduation services for the Faculty’s students. The population includes a high percentage of international and English-as-an-Additional-Language students.

The person in this role works within a team independently, carrying out a variety of academic advising, analytical and administrative tasks for the programs. Duties include guiding, advising and assisting students and applicants with respect to programs, their course selection, major declaration, prerequisites and requirements, course registrations, academic problems or concerns, updating of students’ records and other to academic student advising related duties.

Data analysis of portfolio and development of metrics that anticipate students’ need for academic support. Communication of data indicators among faculty teams and to student groups.

Advising is constant in nature from the initial student contact until the final approval of graduation requirements and involves communication via email, phone, online and in person. Students seek and receive guidance with academic program planning, preparing for registration, resolving academic problems, offering academic/educational advice, accessing student resources within and outside the university community, and ensuring they will progress toward graduation requirements.

Job Requirements

This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of relevant advising experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.

Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.

Ability to collect and analyze data and propose data informed action plans.

Ability to apply project management best practices to achieve project goals on time.

Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Experience creating briefing notes, reports, and other documents for various audiences.

Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and tailor communication style for different audiences and situations.

Proficiency with computer applications (i.e., MS-Office Suite, Adobe Create Suite, content management systems).

Experience in maintaining confidential and sensitive information.

Ability to prioritize and make appropriate decisions, and to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge of BANNER, FAST, Bright Space and TCS is considered an asset.

Knowledge of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) disciplines is considered an asset.

Familiarity with UVic programs, policies, procedures, and business systems is considered an asset.

Knowledge of the University’s policies is considered and asset.

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.

Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

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