Academic Advisor

Competition Number S181308P

Position Title Academic Advisor

Position Number S99996

Employee Group Staff

Position Status Regular Full-Time

Start Date 02/03/2025

End Date (if applicable) 

Department Registrar’s Office

Additional Notes 

Location North Vancouver

Working with us 

The foundation of our student focused teams encompassing the Registrar’s Office, Student Success, and the Center for International Experience is rooted in the holistic student journey; it’s not just a part of what we do – it defines our purpose and guides our daily operations.

Our dedicated Student Experience teams enthusiastically connect with students, whether they are prospective or currently enrolled, starting from the initiation of their academic journey and continuing through to graduation and beyond. We are committed to elevating the student experience and supporting them through various activities such as course selection, campus resources, student housing, and trajectory planning, while also fostering genuine and lasting relationships.

We’re fortunate enough to be working on meaningful student experience initiatives year-round, where new ideas and opportunities form every day. Our newest implementation is our new residence building that will transform us from a commuter campus into a home-like environment that is open 24/7, where new positions will be created, and functionalities explored.

Ready to be part of re-envisioning the university experience? Join us on our student facing teams, where your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of education, and the lives of our students.

What you’ll do 

NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK:

This is complex academic planning and advising work. The incumbent is primarily responsible for arranging, initiating and participating in work methods and procedures pertaining to academic planning and advising. This position is seen as a key resource in student retention and success and acts as a transitional guide for students and external stakeholders in navigating students’ academic experiences. Duties include advising students; assisting with the recruitment and retention of students; educational course planning, goal setting and decision making strategies for students; participating in orientation; maintaining archives of information on programs and courses; recommending and implementing policies and procedures; and producing reports. An incumbent receives direction from the Supervisor, Academic Advising and reports to the Associate Registrar, Academic Advising and Financial Aid.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Meets with students to develop academic plans.
• Promotes programs and provides information on admission, program and graduation requirements.
• Assists students experiencing academic difficulty with understanding university policy and practice as it relates to academic standing. Identifies methods for improvement, refers to services and courses to develop study skills, and explains and assists with withdrawals and appeals.
• Refers students to resource areas in the University or community as required.
• Proactively troubleshoots student challenges by referring to skill development workshops and holding targeted advising intervention.
• Keeps current on Capilano programs, policy and practice, other institutions programs, policy and practice, transfer agreements and equivalencies.
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information and systems
• Ensure all processes and procedures are documented and updated.
• Follows best practices in advising and emerging trends that may impact advising and student retention and the means to overcome them.

What you’ll bringREQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of work experience in a Registrar’s Office or a student services-related function. Experience must include meeting with students in an advising capacity and working with student information systems.

For more informationFor more information, please see the complete job description.

BenefitsAt Capilano University, we understand that there is more to life than work. That is why we offer comprehensive benefits and support to help you and your family live a balanced life. Take a sneak peak to see what it is like to work at Capilano University.

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Days and Hours of WorkStandard work week is Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm.

Bridge Period (if applicable)

Pay Group 24

Salary$5,717.00 per month based on 35 hours per week (with increments up to $6430.00)

Union MoveUP

Job Open Date 01/17/2025

Job Close Date 01/31/2025

Open Until Filled No

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