Academic Advisor

University of the Fraser Valley; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

L'Université de la Fraser Valley cherche à recruter un Conseiller Académique temporaire à temps plein. Ce poste impliquera de travailler directement avec les étudiants pour les aider à atteindre leurs objectifs académiques et professionnels, tout en assurant un soutien collaboratif avec divers services universitaires. Une formation académique pertinente et une expérience spécifique en conseil sont nécessaires pour réussir dans ce rôle.

Benefits

Avantages de carrière et style de vie

Engagement en faveur de la diversité et de l'inclusion

Possibilité de développement professionnel continu

Qualifications

• Deux ans d'expérience en conseil académique dans un environnement postsecondaire.
• Programme de développement professionnel en lien avec le conseil académique.
• Compréhension des besoins des étudiants, y compris ceux des populations sous-représentées.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des services de conseil intégrés aux étudiants.
• Assurer la continuité des services académiques et informer sur les changements de programme.
• Élaborer des stratégies de réussite personnalisées.

Skills

Communication

Relationnel

Résolution de problèmes

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate Certificate in Academic Advising

Tools

Microsoft Office

Banner

Achieve Appointment Manager

Job description

Job Summary

The Academic Advising Centre is looking to hire a full-time, temporary Academic Advisor. The Academic Advisor provides holistic, integrated advising services to current students, ensuring they have the guidance and support needed to succeed academically and achieve their career goals. The advisor conducts assessment interviews, assists with academic planning, 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 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, policy interpretation, and student advocacy. This position requires working across multiple UFV campuses with occasional evening 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 team building
• 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 programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs 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.