Academic Advisor

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Student Management, Level C

Job Title

Academic Advisor

Department

Student Advising and Engagement | Dean's Office | Faculty of Science

Compensation Range

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Posting End Date

March 10, 2023

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Jul 17, 2024

Job Description Summary

Science Academic Advisors are responsible for developing, evaluating, and assessing academic advising services and programs for the Faculty of Science in order to support the academic success, personal development and retention of approximately 8500 domestic and international students enrolled in over 50 undergraduate degree, dual and joint degree, diploma programs, and graduate certificate programs in the Faculty of Science. Responsibilities include development and implementation of recruiting and retention activities in fulfillment of the Faculty s goals, and those which contribute to student success, with programming to ensure the successful transition of all students in Science into university, and with general student advising throughout their undergraduate years in Science. Advisors are responsible for developing, delivering and evaluating UBC student academic advising services, strategies and programming to support student learning. Advisors work with campus partners to support students with complex issues pertaining to immigration and legal status, study permits, study abroad, coop work placement, health and wellbeing, safety, housing and funding. They are required to make decisions regarding the management and effective delivery of advising services and contribute to the development of policy and priorities of the unit.

Additional responsibilities for this position include leading promotion and progression evaluation (ie., Sessional Evaluation process, At-Risk Evaluation process, Graduation Evaluation process, etc.). Initiates and drives technological change in order to support pedagogical values of the Faculty of Science. Sits on cross-campus committees as required.

Organizational Status

Advisor reports to the Assistant Director, Academic Support. Incumbent works independently, with initiative and considerable autonomy under the general supervision of the Assistant Director. Works closely and collaboratively with the Science Student Engagement and Student Advising teams. Interacts regularly and consults with faculty members and departmental advisors in Science, Work Study/Work Learn students and student service personnel elsewhere on campus, particularly with advising peers in other faculties and colleagues in units such as Enrolment Services, Centre for Accessibility, Centre for Student Involvement & Careers, International Student Development, International Student Initiative, Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office and Student Housing. Advisors maybe be required to hire and supervise the work of support staff, student (peer) advisors and Work Study/Work Learn students and assist in the hiring and training other advisors.

Work Performed

Primary responsibilities fall within four major areas: (1) Academic Advising; (2) Student Retention and Development; (3) Recruitment & Admissions and (4) Special Projects.

1) Academic Advising

1. Draws on in-depth knowledge and understanding of complex degree requirements to advise and coach undergraduate students with academic planning from admission to graduation and career planning and discovery, including assessing students progress through annual Sessional Evaluation and Promotion reviews according to individuated Specialization Calendar requirements.

2. Identifies and supports students in crisis, either personal or academic, identifying and implementing an appropriate action plan; manages the case to resolution; advises on available academic options and campus supports and services, including referrals to appropriate campus units. Works closely with UBC Managers, Student Support Services on highly complex student emergencies.

3. Advisors are often the first student-service professionals to encounter students with mental health concerns. To encourage students to express their difficulties, advisors must create a safe and welcoming environment. Advisors must be able to perceive difficulties even students have not yet identified and proactively put into motion alternative supports, particularly through encouraging students to meet with health-care professionals.

4. Leads investigation of complex student issues;

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