Academic Advisor

3 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Full time

**Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation Academic Programs - Undergraduate**:

- Competition No.

**S112352710**
- Posting Date

**Mar 08, 2024**
- Closing Date

**Mar 22, 2024**
- Position Type

**Full Time - Operating Funded**
- Salary Range

**$51,821 to $70,382 per year**
- Grade

**08**
- Hours

**35**

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.

**Location** - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. On-site work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

**Working for the University of Alberta**
- The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

**Working for the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation**

The Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation (KSR) is dedicated to delivering superior education and research with an emphasis on the relationship between health and physical activity; enhancing the understanding of human movement through recreation; and exploring the science behind sport and exercise. KSR is home to approximately 1.400 undergraduate students and has over 130 graduate students. In addition to four undergraduate degree programs, KSR also offers Masters degrees, a suite of graduate certificates and a world-class PhD program.

The KSR Student Service Office works hard to build a sense of community and support for all undergraduate students by providing exceptional student service through our commitment to our core values that include: student-centered focus; equity, diversity & inclusivity; integrity & accountability; transparency; sustainability; collaboration and teamwork. Our Academic Advisors are a key contributors to the culture of the Student Service Office, acting as communicators, policy navigators, student champions and program advocates.

**Position Summary**

The KSR Student Service Office is looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented individual to work within small, collaborative, and effective team entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring a positive, holistic undergraduate student experience.

Reporting to the Team Lead Undergraduate, the Academic Advisor is responsible for KSR degree program advising and program administration from admission through to academic standing, program progression, and graduation. The position is responsible for the accurate delivery of academic program requirements, deadlines, and university/faculty policies and procedures. The Academic Advisor advises students on non-routine queries with respect to academic programs and makes recommendations on complex issues/concerns to senior staff. They may be called on to assess student life issues and refer students to other resources specific to their needs.

The incumbent must have the ability to anticipate needs and daily fluctuations in workload to meet variable demands and independently prioritize workload to meet expectations and timelines.

**Duties**
- Advises KSR students through individual one-to-one and group advising sessions about university and Faculty policies and procedures to provide accurate information to assist students in making academic program decisions.
- Proactively communicates with students and disseminates information in order to promote student satisfaction, success, and retention.
- Proactively identifies and advises students who are at risk academically or personally, advising and coaching them through larger life issues, making referrals to appropriate services as necessary, following up as needed.
- Resolves student academic issues using interpretive judgment of University and faculty regulations in standard and non-standard situations; the incumbent must not only be knowledgeable about regulations but must also enforce them with forethought and prudence to ensure students are treated in a fair and equitable manner.
- Assesses and assigns transfer credit to programs for courses completed at other institutions(domestic and international).
- Evaluates and approves/denies requests for course withdrawals, course exceptions, program except

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