OCAD University acknowledges the ancestral territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabeg and the Huron-Wendat, who are the original owners and custodians of the land on which we live, work and create

Please note that internal job postings are open only to current permanent OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees and temporary OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees with one year of continuous service.

Reporting to the Associate Registrar, Student Advising & Special Projects, and working closely with Faculty Offices and Student Affairs staff across the University, the Student Advisor supports student success and persistence through guidance on course selection, program requirements, degree planning, and academic policy. Through one-to-one advising, group sessions, and the development of information resources and tools, the Student Advisor helps undergraduate students navigate institutional processes and connects them with the resources they need to pursue their academic, creative, and personal goals toward program completion.

Student Advising is committed to decolonization and to centring the student journey. The Student Advisor plays a key role in ongoing efforts to dismantle systemic and structural barriers and to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in how the University engages and supports students.

Summary of Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive advising on courseselection, academic standing, program and degree requirements, registration, and available supports, asking probing questions and presenting a range of options and theirpossible consequences

Advise students experiencing academic challenges, including steps to regain good standing and referrals toappropriate resources,taking into accountpersonal circumstances and individual background





Help students explore options and build personalized action plans aligned with their academic and creative goals

Advise on the appropriateness, precedents, and process for petitions and appeals,and suggest alternative courses of action where appropriate

Develop content for andfacilitateworkshops and information sessions

Serve as a liaison between Faculty Offices and students to support an integrated model of advising

Maintain regular communication with other student service areas and with records and registration staff to foster close working relationships and ensuretimely,appropriate referrals

Maintainaccuratestudent records, including advising notes, in compliance withUniversityregulations on privacy and confidentiality

Maintain current knowledge ofUniversitypolicies, procedures, and best practices in student advising

Support the Associate Registrar with other tasks contributing to the successful operation of the advising function

Qualifications

Post-secondary degree in a related field, with a minimum of three (3) years' related experience in a post-secondary workplace

Direct experience and deep awareness of the structural and systemic barriers faced by marginalized communities

Demonstrated commitment to the principles of equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusive practice

Experience advising current students on academic matters, with a demonstrated ability to problem-solve

Experience with student information systems (e.g., Colleague Self-Service)



and familiarity withregistrarialpolicies and procedures at the post-secondary level

Experience preparing and leading presentations, seminars, and/or workshops

Proficiencyin the Office 365 suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive) and SharePoint

Strong oral, written, and visual communication skills

Strong interpersonal and analytical skills

Demonstrated professionalism, with the ability to exercise tact, good judgement, and diplomacy

Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure of high volume and shifting priorities

Demonstrated ability to take initiative and contribute actively to the planning and implementation of student-centred services

Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Compensation
OPSEU Unit I, Appendix A, Grade A4; $57,486.45 to $75,566.13 per annum

Hours of Work
Monday to Friday, for a total of 35 hours per week.

Mode of Work
Hybrid

Interested internal permanent OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 or temporary OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees with one year of continuous service applicants are invited to submit an updated resume and cover letter (PDF) no later than Thursday September 17, 2026.

As an employer committed to employment equity, we encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Student Advisor (Ontario)
🏢 OCAD University
📍 Ontario