Academic Advisor, Faculty of Education (2 Positions Available)

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Administrative Professional (Employee Group)

One of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities and a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara, and ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers compiled by Forbes and Statista, Brock University is an inclusive, welcoming campus community that offers a wide range of unique career opportunities for those with passion, energy and expertise. We’re looking for team members who want to help us continue to deliver an exceptional student experience, perform impact-driven research and generate life-changing breakthroughs for our world. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date:

Note to all candidates: This posting will close at 12:01 am on the date listed .

June 17, 2024

Please note: This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with benefits. There are two positions available.

A Day in the Life…

The Academic Advisor is responsible for providing high-quality advising on academic program requirements and monitoring academic progress of students in all undergraduate and professional programs within the Faculty of Education. This includes potential domestic students, transfer students, international students, exchange students, students doing a minor in the program and students looking to change their major. The incumbent is also responsible for conducting degree audits, coordinating LOP applications and transfer credits, supporting events and recruitment initiatives, supporting readmissions, and adjudicating and monitoring the registration system.

As the Academic Advisor, you will:

• Perform academic advising for students in all undergraduate and professional programs within the Faculty of Education;
• Review student program planning, including course selection and program/faculty/ university requirements;
• Inform students about prerequisite requirements, and course restrictions and introduce them to the advising services available;
• Identify and handle program re-sequencing requests and leave of absence within limited enrollment programs, working in conjunction with the manager;
• Respond to email, telephone, and in-person inquiries;
• Manage advising appointments both virtually and in person, opening appointment times and tracking student requests and inquiries;
• Understanding requirements for external professional groups, including the Ontario College of Teachers and the College of Early Childhood Educators;
• Coordinate letters of permission applications, transfer credits, and exchange course approvals in collaboration with Chairs/Directors and/or others requiring input;
• Participate in classroom presentations and orientation sessions to support success as related to advising;
• Attend student recruitment events including the Ontario Universities’ Fair, Fall Preview Day, Spring Open House and others as needed representing the assigned programs and/or faculties;
• Participate in the consistent collection of data across campus on academic advising, student satisfaction and advising outcomes;
• Assess and provide feedback to the Dean’s Office and the Office of the Registrar & Enrollment Services on gaps in the curriculum impacting student success, retention, and completion;
• Provide insight to the Academic Review Committee for proposals.

What you need to Succeed…

• An undergraduate degree in a related field;
• Minimum one (1) to two (2) years of experience with academic advising in a post-secondary environment;
• Knowledge of academic advising, including advising models, theories, and techniques, and counselling theories;
• Understanding of the undergraduate course calendar, course offerings, prerequisites, and class scheduling for the Department/Faculty;
• Knowledge of University regulations, policies, strategic initiatives, programs, services and systems;
• Strong active listening, verbal, written and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to coach, mentor, and motivate students;
• Ability to interact effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds and support equity-deserving groups as needed;
• Demonstrate patience, empathy and understanding with the ability to communicate sensitive information tactfully and diplomatically;
• Excellent creative problem-solving, organizational and multi-tasking skills;
• Excellent prioritization and record-keeping abilities;
• Adaptability and the ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge.

Preferred or Asset Skills…

• Degree from within a relevant program preferred;
• Having experienced a non-linear path or challenging experience with academics.

Salary and Benefit Information

• Job Grade (K), Salary Scale ($57,400-$98,400)*;
• Target Hiring Range: $57,400-$61,000;
• This position includes full comprehensive benefits.
• The salary range indicated is representative of all positions evaluated at this level. Actual salary is determined by assessing related skills, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness, subject to available budget.

Applicants are required to upload a resume and cover letter as part of the application process.

Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of Employment Equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Aboriginal peoples including those who identify as members of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, members of visible minorities and racialized groups, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) persons are encouraged to apply. We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, as outlined in the Employment Accommodation Policy https://brocku.ca/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/Employment-Accommodation-Policy.pdf. Please advise: talent@brocku.ca to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

It is Brock University’s policy to give consideration to qualified internal applicants.

We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca

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