Job Title Academic and Career Advisor Compensation Range $7,158.42 - $10,292.25 CAD Monthly Equity and Inclusion Commitment 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. 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.

Academic & Career Advising: Assists students in determining their academic, personal and professional 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. 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 recent 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. Attend academic and career-related programming and events on and off campus.

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. Misinterpretation of University policies can cause students serious 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 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. Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. ~ Minimum of three to four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. ~- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion 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. The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world.

New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.

Human Rights

Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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