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7 days ago
The University of British Columbia is committed to actively recruiting, supporting, retaining, and advancing students from historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized communities. This includes revising, renewing, and replacing recruitment and admissions processes to actively consider equity issues; reducing financial barriers to studying at UBC, particularly for marginalized students; and supporting mentorship, peer support, extracurricular programming, and professional development opportunities that help build inclusive communities.
The Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program is a new initiative that will recruit and retain local Black students at the institution with intentional components that mirror existing UBC programs serving diverse student populations. The Program Advisor, Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program, under the guidance of the Program Manager, is responsible for the day-to-day provision of comprehensive wrap-around programs and services to ensure scholars are well supported in meeting the goals associated with their academic degree and overall UBC experience.
Key Responsibilities- Provide ongoing one-on-one advising and case management support for Beyond Tomorrow Scholars, tailored to their specific year level, faculty, major of study, and individual needs.
- Participate in the planning and provision of pre-arrival, orientation, and transition support services for newly admitted Beyond Tomorrow Scholars.
- Implement programming to support Scholars in meeting goals associated with their academic degree and overall UBC experience, including their wellbeing, leadership capacity, career, mentorship, professional development, and community engagement.
- Coordinate resources, communications, support networks, and participation in enriched learning opportunities for Beyond Tomorrow Scholars, such as Community-Based Learning, Undergraduate Research, Internships, Work Learn/Study, Co-op, and Study Abroad.
- Plan and deliver initiatives to foster a strong sense of community among Beyond Tomorrow Scholars and stakeholders, including welcome events, workshops, orientation sessions, and graduation receptions.
- Update the Beyond Tomorrow Scholars website to ensure an accurate digital reflection of the program.
- Implement evaluation strategies for the program, including data collection, record keeping, and reporting on goals and outcomes of UBC's Beyond Tomorrow Scholars program.
- Identify systemic barriers and work in consultation with the Program Manager and other stakeholders to advocate for institutional changes and reforms for a successful student experience of all Black students.
- Carry out research and reports on comparative programs and best-practices across other post-secondary institutions.
- Work proficiently with the different student and data management systems to obtain information on the status of a student's inquiry for advising purposes.
- Supervise student staff and volunteers, responsible for hiring, supervision, evaluation, and termination of student staff and volunteers.
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
- Minimum of one to two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own.
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Experience supporting, advising, and case managing students at the post-secondary level.
- Experience in program development, delivery, and assessment.
- Expertise in designing and delivering workshops, events, and other community-building programs and initiatives.
- Experience working with Black people, organizations, and communities.
- An understanding of Black student experiences, particularly as they relate to post-secondary education, and an appreciation of the complexity and range of Black people and communities within the context of Canada.
- Must have a strong commitment to advancing the educational aspirations of Black students and/or other students from historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized communities.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, planning and managing programs and events from inception to follow-through.
- Experience and knowledge of university policies and procedures, academic programs, and student services is essential.
- Must have excellent, interpersonal, and written and oral communications skills.
- Strong organizational, administrative, and supervisory capabilities, as well as effective problem-solving and analytical abilities are required.
- Must be able to take initiative and exercise judgment, and work positively and effectively under pressure to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise resourcefulness.
- Experience using UBC's in-house Student Information System, or experience using similar management information systems is preferred.
- Proficiency in using Excel, Outlook, and other standard office software required.
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