Academic and Career Advisor, Academic and Career

4 weeks ago

Winnipeg, Canada University of Winnipeg Full time

Academic and Career Services at The University of Winnipeg endeavours to create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere where students can ask questions, seek assistance and obtain the information and support they need to be successful in their studies.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provides academic advising on both an individual basis and in groups to undergraduate students using a developmental advising model.
- Supports and guides students in planning and decision making related to their educational and career goals.
- Provides interpretation and clarification related to university policies, procedures, regulations and terminology.
- Provides current students with accurate and appropriate information related to course, major, degree and graduation requirements.
- Guides students in navigating the registration process and provides direction in the utilization of WebAdvisor and Student Planning tools.
- Counsels and advises students on decisions related to selection, scheduling and adding/dropping of courses, and selection or changes of majors and minors.
- Authorizes late registrations, course overloads, medical or other types of withdrawals as well as academic plans of probationary students, based on knowledge of Senate guidelines and student needs.
- Monitors students’ academic progress and assists students with strategies for academic success.
- Applies knowledge of campus resources to suggest services such as study skills workshops, writing classes, or tutoring which may be beneficial for students.
- Provides advice, assessment and mentoring to students in the areas of career exploration, planning and development.
- Offers first-level employment preparation advising and feedback in the areas of resume writing, job search strategies, interview skills and labour market information.
- Provides guidance on career options related to various areas of study.
- Assesses student concerns and supports students in resolving issues, problems or conflicts either through formal channels or informally; advocates on behalf of students as necessary.
- Provides first level counselling and support to students and refers to additional resources when appropriate.
- Advises on the formal appeals processes available to students and counsels students on the preparation of documentation related to all types of academic and financial appeals.
- Researches, prepares and presents individual student appeals.
- Participates in the discussion and decision-making process on the Senate Appeals Sub-committee.
- Collaborates with other Academic and Career Advisors in the planning, organization and coordination of the annual University of Winnipeg Career Fair, and other related events.
- Organizes the Volunteer Fair, or similar events and sets up information sessions/booths requested by external employers for recruitment purposes.
- Develops and facilitates presentations and materials for students about job search, interview skills and career exploration and related topics.
- Assists with website management and updates.
- May be called upon to represent the University events on campus or in the community.

**Qualifications**:

- Undergraduate degree in a related discipline or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of directly related academic or career advising experience.
- Experience in developing new student programming, presentations and workshops.
- Knowledge of B.A., B.Sc., B.B.A., B. Ed., B.Kin and BPHE degree programs and graduation requirements.
- Knowledge of the labour market and educational requirements for various jobs.
- Knowledge of or the ability to learn the online registration system.
- Familiar with Student Services procedures, Senate regulations and University policy.
- Comfortable working with students from various backgrounds and demonstrated sensitivity to the needs and concerns of students.
- Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to develop supportive, professional relationships with students and with external employers seeking to hire students.
- Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to explain detailed information warmly and clearly, as well as experience facilitating engaging presentations.
- Must be able to assess student interests, aptitudes and goals.
- Ability to collaboratively plan and problem solve to address a range of student issues and make appropriate referrals to a variety of resources.
- Ability to take initiative and research current trends and best practices in academic and career advising.
- Ability to work co-operatively with members of Student Services and the University community.
- Ability to make independent and consistent decisions.
- Ability to utilize social media, and update website with relevant materials.

**An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.**

**Condition(s) of Employment**:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

**The salary range for this position will be from $53,398.80 to $74,019.40

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