Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Date Posted: 01/23/2026Req ID: 46712Faculty/Division: UofT MississaugaDepartment: UTM: Ofc of the RegistrarCampus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)Position Number: - Existing Vacancy: Yes Description: About us: U of T Mississauga—the second largest campus of Canada’s top-ranked university and the only research university in Ontario’s booming Peel Region—is one of the world’s outstanding catalysts of human potential. Our employee community hums with the energy of 3,400 faculty, librarians and staff, who power our campus with curiosity, connection and care. We work together to spark life-changing research and innovation, make an indelible mark on the world by building equitable cities and societies, enable healthy lives, create a sustainable future and ignite entrepreneurship. Above all, we prioritize student success, and seek to give our 16,500 students the lift of a lifetime through learning and discovery. We love to open opportunities available nowhere else for our community to achieve their ambitions and make their unique contributions to Canada and the world. This work all comes together on a spectacularly green campus, alongside the Missinihe-ziibi (Trusting Creek or Credit River), where we seek to honour truth, reciprocity and reconciliation on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, Seneca and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We’re thrilled to welcome those who want to learn more about us and to be part of what we do. Your opportunity: The Office of the Registrar at U of T Mississauga delivers registrarial services to support U of T Mississauga's academic goals and U of T priorities in the areas of student information, interpretation of policies, and innovation of registrarial interactions. Our core mission is effective and sustainable strategic enrolment management: student recruitment, retention, success and graduation. Operating in a culture of cooperation and collaboration, we achieve our goals and objectives based on values of student-focused solutions, integrity of academic records and continuous innovative improvements. Reporting to the Assistant Registrar, Academic Advising Services, the Academic Advisor provides academic advising services to undergraduate students assisting them in making decisions affecting their academic progress at U of T Mississauga from enrolment through to graduation. Keeping within the goals and objectives of the Office of the Registrar, the Advisor provides clear, concise and informative communications concerning student enrolment and registration policies and procedures, applying proactive and relevant strategies that focus on retention and graduation.



The Academic Advisor assists students with a wide range of academic issues and concerns, including interpretation of University requirements, policies and procedures, selection of courses and programs and meeting degree requirements. The Advisor directs students requiring specialized services to other student service areas such as Accessibility Services, the International Education Centre, Health and Counselling, Career Centre, the Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre, etc. The work of the Advisor is accomplished through individual in-person, virtual and electronic interactions as well as group advising sessions and seminars. The Academic Advisor works as a collaborative member of the academic advising team assisting with balancing the advising work schedule and supporting the work of the team and the Office of the Registrar as a whole. The Advisor contributes to the development of enhanced services for students to promote retention and improve the overall student experience. Your responsibilities will include: Advising students on the development of their educational plans Advising on the appropriateness, precedents and process for petitions and appeals, and suggesting alternative course of action as necessary Facilitating educational workshops and seminars Developing learning outcomes for workshops and services Developing content for instructional workshops Resolving issues within the scope of the role and escalating problems as required Providing proactive support to individuals in distress and making referrals to specific university services Essential Qualifications: Bachelor 's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience. Minimum four years of experience advising students on the development of their educational plans Demonstrated experience advising students on academic and/or financial matters by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual 's background Advising students on program and/or course requirements by probing and providing a range of options and possible consequences Experience advising potential applicants, students, parents, and/or guidance counselors on admissions criteria and processes Analyzing course enrollment and waitlisted numbers and recommending alternatives to course availability, offerings, scheduling Experience delivering presentations to promote programs,



opportunities and/or initiatives Proficiency in the use of MS Office, student information systems (e.G. ROSI and Degree Explorer) and ability to learn recent applications Assets (Nonessential): Experience working in the Office of the Registrar Working knowledge of a student ticketing systems e.G. AskRegistrar To be successful in this role you will be: Accountable Adaptable Approachable Diplomatic Organized Tactful Closing Date: 02/02/2026, 11:59PM ETEmployee Group: USWAppointment Type : Budget - ContinuingSchedule: Full-TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 12 -- $81,312. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $103,986. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.Job Category: Registrarial Services Lived Experience Statement Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position. Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see. Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Academic Advisor - C$81,312 - C$103,986 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 University of Toronto Mississauga
📍 Toronto