Academic Advisor

3 weeks ago


Victoria, Canada University of Victoria Full time

Organizational Unit- University of Victoria -> Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science -> Fac of Engineering - General- Location- University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)- Posting Close Date- 17 May 2024- Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.- FTE- 1.0- Salary Grade- $63,941.00 - $83,138.00- Additional Posting Information- N/A- Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.- Classification- Academic Administration SG8- Employee Group:
- PEA - Regular- # of Hires Needed- 1- Category- Education, Training, and Library- About this OpportunityThe University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

**The salary range for this position is**:
**Recruitment range: $63,941- $70,492** starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.

**Performance range: starting salary to max of $83,138** is available through annual performance increases.
- Job SummaryThe Faculty of Engineering and Computing Science has experienced rapid growth and with current expansion in its computing disciplines. The Faculty’s Undergraduate Office (UO) champions recruiting, admission, advising and support and graduation services for the Faculty’s students. The population includes a high percentage of international and English-as-an-Additional-Language students.

The person in this role works independently, carrying out a variety of academic advising, analytical and administrative tasks for the programs. Duties include guiding, advising and assisting students and applicants with respect to programs, their course selection, major declaration, prerequisites and requirements, course registrations, academic problems or concerns, updating of students’ records and other to academic student advising related duties.

This advising position’s initial workload will include undeclared and gateway students in the Faculty’s computing programs.
- Job RequirementsThis position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of relevant advising experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

- Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
- Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Experience creating briefing notes, reports, and other documents for various audiences.
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and tailor communication style for different audiences and situations.
- Experience in maintaining confidential and sensitive information.
- Ability to prioritize and make appropriate decisions, and to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of BANNER, FAST, BrightSpace and TCS is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) disciplines is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with UVic programs, policies, procedures, and business systems is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of the University’s policies is considered and asset.

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.



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