Academic and Student Affairs Advisor

Simon Fraser University•Burnaby, BC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Academic and Student Affairs Advisor provides comprehensive academic advising, program planning, and administrative support to prospective and enrolled undergraduate students in alignment with University, Faculty, and program policies, procedures, and regulations. This position plays a key role in supporting student success by offering guidance on admissions, academic strategies, course and program planning, degree completion, and interpretation of academic policies. The Advisor contributes to the development and implementation of faculty-wide initiatives focused on student recruitment, transition, academic support, enrollment management, and retention, for domestic, international, and other diverse student populations. The role involves academic support and intervention programming, evaluating undergraduate graduation applications, and developing student-facing materials and initiatives that enhance transition, progression, and retention. The Advisor establishes strong working relationships with Student Services and other university stakeholders to improve coordination of recruitment, transition, and retention efforts, ensuring a consistent and student-centered approach across the institution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education, Arts and Social Science, or a related field.
Minimum of three years of progressive experience in post-secondary academic advising, student services, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Strong knowledge of university policies related to admissions, enrollment, academic standing, and graduation.
Ability to interpret and apply academic regulations and program requirements.
Excellent communication skills—oral, written, and interpersonal.
Able to work across campuses and travel locally as needed.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive academic advising, program planning, and administrative support to prospective and enrolled undergraduate students.
Offer guidance on admissions, academic strategies, course and program planning, degree completion, and interpretation of academic policies.
Contribute to the development and implementation of faculty-wide initiatives focused on student recruitment, transition, academic support, enrollment management, and retention.
Evaluate undergraduate graduation applications.
Develop student-facing materials and initiatives that enhance transition, progression, and retention.
Establish strong working relationships with Student Services and other university stakeholders to improve coordination of recruitment, transition, and retention efforts.