Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.

As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.

Salary Information: 13 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $33.88 to $37.81 per hour Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Travel Frequency: Regular travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group: Support Staff (BC General Employees Union) We are currently seeking an Academic Advisor to join our Faculty of Academic and Career Preparation team.

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.

Education And Experience Successful completion of an undergraduate degree. Demonstrated knowledge of career opportunities for post-secondary graduates.



Demonstrated passion for working with students and helping them succeed.

Demonstrated excellent communication in English both verbally and written with a diverse group of people. Demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines. Demonstrated experience in planning and presenting training activities, events and workshops.

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. As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position.

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, career development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!

Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

Kwantlen Polytechnic

University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

Kwantlen Polytechnic

University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University.

📌 Academic Advisor - Competition ID: 4686 (Surrey)
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📍 Surrey