Academic Advisor

University of the Fraser Valley; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Fraser Valley is seeking an Academic Advisor to provide holistic, integrated advising to current students, guiding them through academic requirements and university processes across UFV campuses.

The role involves assessment interviews, academic planning, orientation activities, and delivery of workshops and events while collaborating with academic and student support services to enhance the student experience. Evening/weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Two years of experience in student academic advising in a post-secondary environment.
• Graduate Certificate or graduate degree in Academic Advising or related area preferred.
• Demonstrated professional development relevant to academic advising.
• Collaborative and inclusive approach to working with others.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with attention to audience.
• Problem-solving, creativity, and resourcefulness.
• Experience in presentations development and delivery.
• Strong interpersonal skills with diverse student populations and teamwork.
• Knowledge of Indigenous student needs and targeted advising programming.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital tools; familiarity with Banner is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic advising services to current students.
• Guide students through academic requirements and university processes.
• Conduct assessment interviews and assist with academic planning.
• Lead orientations, workshops, and advising events.
• Collaborate with academic and student support services to improve the student experience.
• Keep advising colleagues informed about program and curriculum changes.
• Liaise between students, faculty, and administration; support program development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communications

Public speaking

Collaborative approach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate Certificate or graduate degree

Tools

Banner

Achieve Appointment Manager

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Academic Advisor provides holistic, integrated advising services to current students, supporting them in achieving their academic, career, and personal goals by guiding them through academic requirements and university processes. The advisor conducts assessment interviews, assists with academic planning, outreach initiatives, and develops individualized success strategies tailored to student needs. This position actively engages with students through orientations, workshops, and advising events and collaborates with academic and student support services to enhance the student experience. The Academic Advisor plays a critical role in keeping students and their advising colleagues informed about program and curriculum changes and ensuring advising practices remain current and relevant. Acting as a liaison between students, faculty, and administration, the advisor supports program development and policy interpretation. This position requires working across multiple UFV campuses with occasional evening and weekend availability.

Job Summary

The Academic Advisor provides holistic, integrated advising services to current students, supporting them in achieving their academic, career, and personal goals by guiding them through academic requirements and university processes. The advisor conducts assessment interviews, assists with academic planning, outreach initiatives, and develops individualized success strategies tailored to student needs. This position actively engages with students through orientations, workshops, and advising events and collaborates with academic and student support services to enhance the student experience. The Academic Advisor plays a critical role in keeping students and their advising colleagues informed about program and curriculum changes and ensuring advising practices remain current and relevant. Acting as a liaison between students, faculty, and administration, the advisor supports program development and policy interpretation. This position requires working across multiple UFV campuses with occasional evening and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution is required.
• Two (2) years of experience in student academic advising in a post-secondary environment.
• A Graduate Certificate or graduate degree in Academic Advising or a related post-secondary student development area is preferred.
• Demonstrated professional development relevant to academic advising.
• Demonstrated collaborative, inclusive, relational approach to working with others.
• Demonstrated strength in written and oral communication, including attention to the audience.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, creativity, and resourcefulness.
• Experience in the development and delivery of presentations.
• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills, including building trust and rapport with diverse student populations, conflict resolution, and teamwork.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to the position.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the needs of students, including subpopulations within the University like international students, Indigenous students, athletes, and students requiring academic accommodations, to develop targeted advising programming.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and digital tools and communications is required; familiarity with Banner and Achieve Appointment Manager software is an asset.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to the ethical and professional standards (FOIPPA regulations) of providing service to students.

About UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV. UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students. Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to [e-mail]. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials. UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.