Academic Advisor

5 days ago

Richmond, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is more than just a place to learn; it's a university powered by the people who live and work here—students, staff, and faculty alike. As one of BC’s Top Employers, we strive to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning. Join us today and transform your future

**Competition ID**:

- 4195**Internal Closing Date**:

- August 24, 2025**External Closing Date**:

- Open Until Filled**# of Openings**:

- 1- **Salary Information**:

- 13 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $33.88 to $37.81 per hour**Employment Type**:

- Temporary Full Time**Workplace Type**:

- Hybrid**Travel Frequency**:

- Regular travel between campuses is required.**Employee Group**:

- Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)**Days of Work (BCGEU)**:

- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday**Hours of Work (BCGEU)**:

- 8:30am - 4:30pm**Hours per Week (BCGEU)**:

- 35We are currently seeking an Academic Advisor to join our Faculty of Academic & Career Preparation team.

**JOB OVERVIEW**

Academic Advisors in the Faculty of Academic and Career Preparation engage in collaborative practice to enhance the development, progression and retention of KPU students. Through guidance and the use of leading and innovative practices, Academic Advisors empower students to ensure student success.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Successful completion of an undergraduate degree.
- A minimum of two years of experience in an advising position, preferably at a post-secondary institution.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES**
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of secondary and post-secondary educational systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of career opportunities for post-secondary graduates.
- Demonstrated passion for working with students and helping them succeed.
- Proven ability to exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility.
- Demonstrated excellent communication in English both verbally and written with a diverse group of people.
- Proven ability to work independently and establish own priorities. Demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience in planning and presenting training activities, events and workshops.
- Demonstrated intermediate level of competency using the Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Word, Excel, Access or a similar data base and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated competency navigating in Banner or a similar complex records database.**SALARY INFORMATION**

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

**Total Rewards**

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more

**_ Note:_**_ Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time._

**Note to Applicants**

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

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