Academic Advisor

7 days ago


Richmond, British Columbia, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

Employee Group:

Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)

  • Workplace Type:

Hybrid

  • Hours of Work (BCGEU):

8:30am - 4:30pm
- # of openings:

1

  • Hours Per Week (BCGEU):

35

  • Pay Level:

1- BCGEU Pay Grid - $32.89 to $36.71 per hour

  • Days of Work (BCGEU):

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

  • Employment Type:

Temporary Full Time

  • Internal Closing Date:

May 2, 2024

  • Travel Frequency:

Occasional travel between campuses is required.

  • External Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

  • Competition ID:

3297

Kwantlen Polytechnic University


KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers.

KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU's people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.




JOB OVERVIEW:
ACADEMIC ADVISOR


Academic Advisors in the Faculty of Academic and Career Preparation engage in collaborative practice to enhance the development, progression and retention of KPU students.

Through guidance and the use of leading and innovative practices, Academic Advisors empower students to ensure student success.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Successful completion of an undergraduate degree.
  • A minimum of two years of experience in an advising position, preferably at a postsecondary institution.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Demonstrated indepth knowledge of secondary and postsecondary educational systems.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of career opportunities for postsecondary graduates.
  • Demonstrated passion for working with students and helping them succeed.
  • Proven ability to exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication in English both verbally and written with a diverse group of people.
  • Proven ability to work independently and establish own priorities. Demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines.
  • Demonstrated experience in planning and presenting training activities, events and workshops.
  • Demonstrated intermediate level of competency using the Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Word, Excel, Access or a similar data base and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrated competency navigating in Banner or a similar complex records database.
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Salary Information
Annual salary increases are based on hours worked and anniversary dates

Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don't check every box?


We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.


Note to Applicants:

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University.

For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.
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