Academic Advisor

4 weeks ago


Surrey, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers.  KPU strives 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.


JOB OVERVIEW:   ACADEMIC ADVISOR

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 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.

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Salary Information

Annual salary increases are based on hours worked and anniversary dates

Please note: As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.


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