Academic and Off Campus Programs Advisor

**Academic and Off Campus Programs Advisor**:
**Primary Purpose**:
2) To build relationships with off-campus undergraduate program partners (e.g. regional colleges) to optimize the student experience and to ensure that University of Saskatchewan policy and practices are upheld.

**Nature of Work**: Reporting to the Director, Undergraduate Programs, and with oversight from the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, Partnerships and Research, the successful applicant will develop and implement strategic partnership initiatives, and engage in academic advising for on-campus and off-campus students. The work requires an understanding of undergraduate Bachelor of Education and certificate program routes, admissions requirements and deadlines, and recruitment cycles. Work-related travel in the province for building relationships with off-campus educational partners is required. Work outside of normal business hours (evenings and weekends), travel, and flexibility are requirements of this position.

The Officer provides leadership in the development and implementation of innovative, effective, and reliable internal and external communications strategies in support of the reputation, priorities and goals of the College of Education in alignment with the Teaching, Learning and Student Experience (TLSE) and the College of Education Communication and External Relations Team. Working in a complex environment, this position requires discretion, tact, professionalism and a commitment to continuous improvement. The work requires the ability to understand and accurately communicate college academic programs, and the need to prioritize in order to meet competing deadlines and demands.

**Typical Duties or Accountabilities**:

- Develop and deliver presentations on College of Education undergraduate programs.
- Work with university partners to plan and coordinate events with and for off-campus partners to ensure that the College has a strong presence in its off-campus offerings, and its program policies are upheld.
- Liaise with the external community and educators to communicate College of Education programs.
- Work with partners to engage with, and support academic programs for, students from rural, remote, Northern, and Indigenous communities.
- Develop and maintain effective and ongoing relationships with officials at peer institutions, officials at regional colleges, and other key stakeholders.
- Support the advisement and program management of existing and new partner institutions.
- Provide accurate communication of university and College of Education program regulations and requirements and academic policies, including admission requirements, course selection, teaching area selection, graduation standards, academic counselling, prerequisite checking, schedules, funding, and scholarships.
- Provide timely and effective communication with student and parents seeking registration and program assistance; contacting accepted students who have not registered; and, other related communications.
- Support students as they resolve student issues, making necessary referrals to link students with existing campus services, and working with students experiencing difficulty academically to develop student action (success) plans.
- Validate professional development and other approved student activities for the Co-Curricular Record.
- Encourage and empower students to assume responsibility for their academic career.
- Liaise with other academic and non-academic units across campus in order to provide effective and integrated student services.
- Model a high standard of performance and outcomes; ensure positive, diverse and respectful work environments.
- Work with the College of Education Communications and External Relations Team to support communication functions for undergraduate program routes that will enhance the reputation and visual identity of the College with internal and external stakeholders. These functions include developing and implementing communications plans; identifying and telling stories that reflect the work of the College; communications to and correspondence with prospective students, current students, and external partners (e.g., high school counsellors, regional colleges, etc.); creating promotional materials; and, other communications work as required.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Education**: Bachelor’s degree is required (B.Ed. is strongly preferred); Master’s degree preferred.

**Experience**: At least three years of relevant experience working with student programs and services is required.

Assets include:

- Experience working with university personnel from various academic and non-academic units, and with the Student Information System (SiRIUS)
- Knowledge of the university’s academic and administrative structures and processes
- Knowledge of and experience working with Banner, Degree Works, and other relevant university and college IT systems
- Experience academic advising
- Understanding