Academic and Career Advisor### Academic and Career AdvisorApply: UBC Okanagan Campus - Kelowna, BC, Canada: Full time: Posted Today: JR26396## Job TitleAcademic and Career Advisor### ## Job CategoryM&P; - AAPS## Job ProfileAAPS Salaried - Student Management, Level B### ## Job Family GroupStaff - Non Union### ## DepartmentUBCO | Program Support | Academic Advising### ## Compensation Range$7,158.42 - $10,292.25 CAD MonthlyThe Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.Job Summary:Academic & Career Advisors work on a centralized team that serve all students at UBC Okanagan. Through relationship building beginning in the student’s first year, the Advisor works closely with students throughout their degree to encourage success and retention.

This position is responsible for not only providing academic support, but also student engagement programming to enhance academic and career outcomes.

Organizational

Status:This position works independently and with initiative under the general supervision of the Manager, Academic & Career Advising. This position provides consultation to Associate Deans, and may work with Deans, Directors, Unit Heads, Senate Committees, Managers, and other faculty and staff. Work Performed:Academic & Career Advising:

Assists students in determining their academic, personal and skilled goals and identifying appropriate academic courses and programs that support attaining those goals.

Advise students on work integrated learning and skill building opportunities that enhance their career readiness* Discuss job search strategies, provide labour market information, and student career outcomes information to current students and alumni* Assists students with course selection to ensure they meet degree requirements, program prerequisites, and career goals.

Interpret and advise on University policies and procedures.

Aiding both faculty and students with issues related to academic progression (full and blocked classes, waivers, transfer credit, academic concessions, late withdrawals and additions), and other issues as they arise.

Annually evaluates student performance to ensure students are meeting requirements and,



as needed, adjudicate student records for graduation eligibility.

Develops and maintains a knowledge base of worldwide educational systems in order to advise students participating in exchange programs or considering taking courses outside of UBC's Okanagan campus and advising students coming from other global educational systems.

Evaluates requests for academic concession and provides appropriate advice, action and follow-up.

Identifies students in crisis, either personal or academic, and provides support as well as advice on academic options and personal support services on campus.

Advises students on developing career plans and provides referrals to other appropriate campus units for further exploration.Faculty Specialist:

If assigned as a faculty specialist, the Advisor participates fully in academic and career advising specific to their designated faculty and works consultatively with the Associate Dean(s) and faculty members* Provides advice and guidance to faculty committees regarding the development of new courses, how courses might fit academic requirements and how new courses apply to degrees.

Provides input into curriculum redesign and advises on experiential learning and practicum opportunities within the community for students.

Assists departmental advisors and faculty members in interpreting and applying University and faculty specific policy, procedures and regulations.

Provides advice regarding advising policies and procedures, ensures campus wide consistency with other faculties and programs.

Collaborates on projects within the faculty and across campus.

Researches and implements initiatives with other faculty units and community leaders.

Works in partnership with the Communications teams in the faculty and AVPS portfolio to develop accurate and easily understood website content and resources for students.Student Success and Retention:





Attend academic and career-related programming and events on and off campus Proactively engages new to UBC students through strategic and aligned communication approaches* Conducts research, makes recommendations, and implements transition and retention projects for undergraduate and graduate students.

Organizes and/or participates in advising, orientation and campus recruitment events designed to improve the undergraduate experience and assist students with the cultural and academic transition to UBC.Unit and Faculty Support:

May participate in recruiting, hiring, training and management of student staff.

Plans and executes events designed to improve the undergraduate and graduate experience.

Consequence of Error/Judgement:Misinterpretation of University policies can cause students reliable difficulties in attaining their educational objectives. Advising decisions directly affect the quality of a student’s undergraduate experience. Poor performance in this position will contribute to inefficient operation and low-quality service being provided by Academic & Career Advising.

In turn, this not only affects the reputation and credibility of Academic & Career Advising and the University, but also our ability to recruit and retain students.

Supervision

Received:Academic & Career Advisors work independently under the general direction of the Manager, Academic & Career Advising.

Supervision

Given:This position may supervise student staff and/or volunteers. This position may supervise the work of junior M&P; professionals and will be required to train colleagues on faculty specific programs, unique advising requirements and program complexities. This position works as a member of a broader student support team.Minimum Qualifications : Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.

Minimum of three to four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own - Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion Preferred Qualifications:*** Experience working with the student population, including domestic, international, aboriginal, and disabilities is an asset.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing is critical.

📌 Graduate Academic & Career Advisor (Kelowna)
🏢 University of British Columbia
📍 Kelowna