Program Advisor, Faculty of Arts

REPORTS TO
Dean, Faculty of Arts

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Grade 12 plus a Bachelor degree from a recognized university in a relevant discipline

EXPERIENCE:

• Three years related work experience including:
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in post-secondary institution or related educational environment assessing student’s previous education, skills and background
  • One year marketing experience
  • One year working in a fast-paced environment
  • One year student advising experience

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB

• Good organization skills including the ability to set priorities, multi-task and work with minimal supervision and remain focused on objectives
• Ability to interpret admissions and transfer credit policies and guidelines, to recognize exceptions, and to take appropriate action to resolve problems
• Intermediate research and analytical skills
• Ability to investigate and listen in order to solve problems and provide solutions
• Aptitude for exacting and precise work, a high degree of accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a widely diverse student population and coworkers and across functional areas of the institution
• Strong computer skills including student admissions and transfer credit modules and MS Office
• Ability to maintain a student-focused as well as sales-focused approach
• Familiarity with BC post-secondary education
• Comprehensive knowledge of TRU programs and courses
• Knowledge of student-tracking applications and tools

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Sitting at desk and computer for long periods of time
• General office conditions
• Travel may be required

The salary for the above position is determined by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4879, as it presently exists.