Graduate Program Advisor

2 months ago

Winnipeg, Canada University of Manitoba Full time

The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community - UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global.

Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.

**The opportunity**:
The University of Manitoba is looking for a Graduate Program Advisor. The position provides administrative support to the Head and Associate Head of the Department of Plant Science including primary responsibility for administering the graduate programs in the Departments of Plant and Soil Sciences, including all aspects related to enquiries, admissions, registration, timetabling, course sectioning, etc. The Graduate Program Advisor also provides advice to graduate students and assists the Department Heads in a variety of administrative tasks related to student services. Duties also include interpretation of the CUPE collective agreement, and facilitating the hiring of instructors, teaching assistants, and grader markers.

**The qualifications and experience we’re looking for**:

- Completion of a formal training program in a related discipline from a recognized institute required.
- Four years of directly related advising and administrative experience in a college or University environment, dealing with academic staff and graduate students required.
- Familiarity with University student records system is preferred.
- Working knowledge of University procedures and policies particularly those relating to student admissions, course programs, research programming and contract administration would be an asset.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
- Must be able to multi-task, establish/adapt priorities and work effectively under pressure.
- Must be able to understand academic advising approaches and strategies.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
- Must have excellent word processing, spreadsheet and data management skills using Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, MS Teams, Outlook and in working with website maintenance and social media platforms.
- Problem solving, decision making, planning and goal setting skills required.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team, is required.
- Understanding of the needs and experiences of students required.
- Must be able to employ culturally inclusive active listening techniques.
- Must demonstrate sensitivity in working with students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and in working with students with disabilities.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality that follows FIPPA and PHIA requirements.
- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

**Why the University of Manitoba?**

Along with being one of Manitoba’s top employers, we are proud to provide a collaborative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package with a competitive salary, the University provides an exceptional workplace that includes:

- Comprehensive group benefits and pension plan.
- Competitive vacation time.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- A full spectrum of professional development opportunities.

**Closing Date: August 23, 2023**

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of _The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act_ (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.

**Salary**: $46,901.40-$64,155.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Paid

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