Academic Undergraduate Advisor

3 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Dalhousie University Full time

**Position Details**:

- Position Information**Position Title**
- Academic Undergraduate Advisor

**Department/Unit**
- Computer Science

**Location**
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

**Posting Number**
- S125-23

**Employee Group**
- DPMG

**Position Type**
- Term

**Duration of Contract (if applicable)**
- Two (2) years

**Employment Type**
- Full Time

**Full-time Equivalency (FTE)**
- 1.0

**Salary**
- $56,685 - $75,834 per annum

**Classification**
- ADM-05

**Provisional Statement**

**About Dalhousie University**
- Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

**Job Summary**
- The Faculty of Computer Science (FCS) offers degrees tailored to match individual interests in a high-tech discipline at the forefront of innovation. Staff work with faculty members to help build a foundation for student success as students prepare, through academics and research, for a career in one of the world’s hottest growth industries. Reporting to the Associate Dean Academic, the Academic Undergraduate Advisor provides developmental academic advising to students, with an emphasis on international students, assisting them in achieving their academic, career and personal goals.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide proactive, developmental academic advising to current and prospective students for undergraduate and certificate programs as required. Advise regarding institutional regulations and degree/program requirements.
- Maintain a caseload of at-risk students for on-going meetings and follow ups throughout the academic year who may need assistance in the development of study skills, transition issues, and require connections to available campus resources.
- Advise students with developing problem-solving and decision-making skills, and with understanding their responsibilities for their progress. Recognize warning signs that may indicate students are at risk, or in crisis. Initiate appropriate intervention and/or referrals.
- Serve as an advocate to ensure students’ issues are resolved fairly and promptly, including issues regarding degree and program requirements, and academic performance. Refer students to other campus resources when appropriate.
- Develop and implement new academic advising programs, initiatives and resources for students. Enhance student awareness of available educational resources. Assist in developing and implementing early-alert outreach programming to at-risk students.

**Note**
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.

**Required Qualifications**
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Education or related technical field (such as Engineering) plus approximately three to five years’ relevant work experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Experience in an academic advising environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work, manage competing deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated empathy for students and commitment to enhancing their educational and personal development.
- Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Experience with computerized student information and degree audit reporting systems.
- Literacy with Microsoft Office Suite, degree audit software, and social networking sites.

**Assets**
- Prior experience working directly with International students.
- Experience with Banner.

**Job Competencies**
Self-Awareness & Professionalism
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication

**Additional Information**
- Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

**Application Consideration**

**Diversity Statement**
- Posting Detail Information**Number of Vacancies**
- One (1)

**Open Date**
- 04/03/2023

**Close Date**
- 04/13/2023

**Open Until Filled**
- No

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