Academic Advisor
Kwantlen Polytechnic University•Surrey, BC
About The Position
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. Priority consideration will be given to BCGEU employees currently impacted by layoff at the same or lower pay grade.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an undergraduate degree.
- A minimum of two years of experience in an advising position, preferably at a post-secondary institution.
- 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 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.
Responsibilities
- Enhance the development, progression and retention of KPU students.
- Provide guidance and use leading and innovative practices to empower students.
- Plan and present training activities, events and workshops.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
