Academic Advisor - Competition ID: 4686

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 46,673 - 52,087; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Tuition waiver

Professional development days

Inter-campus transportation

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) invites applications for an Academic Advisor in the Faculty of Academic and Career Preparation. This role focuses on guiding students, supporting progression, and improving retention through collaborative practice.

Internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit receive priority consideration, with a hybrid work arrangement and standard duties under the BCGEU agreement. Apply by the internal closing date to be considered.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an undergraduate degree.
• A minimum of two years of experience in an advising position at a post-secondary institution.
• Strong knowledge of secondary and post-secondary educational systems.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and present training activities, events and workshops.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to students to support success and retention.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student progression and outcomes.
• Contribute to workshops, events and training activities for student development.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of educational systems and career opportunities.

Skills

English communication

Independent work

Meeting deadlines

Training & workshops

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Banner

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.

As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.

We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.

Competition ID: 4686
Internal Closing Date: August 1, 2026
External Closing Date: Open Until Filled
# of Openings: 1
Salary Information: 13 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $33.88 to $37.81 per hour
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Travel Frequency: Regular travel between campuses is required.
Employee Group: Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)
Days of Work (BCGEU): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Hours of Work (BCGEU): 8:30am-4:00pm
Hours per Week (BCGEU): 21

We are currently seeking an Academic Advisor to join our Faculty of Academic and Career Preparation team.

Job Overview

Academic Advisors in the Faculty of Academic and Career Preparation engage in collaborative practice to enhance the development, progression and retention of KPU students. Through guidance and the use of leading and innovative practices, Academic Advisors empower students to ensure student success.

Priority consideration will be given to BCGEU employees currently impacted by layoff at the same or lower pay grade.

Education And Experience

• Successful completion of an undergraduate degree.
• A minimum of two years of experience in an advising position, preferably at a post-secondary institution.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of secondary and post-secondary educational systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of career opportunities for post-secondary graduates.
• Demonstrated passion for working with students and helping them succeed.
• Proven ability to exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility.
• Demonstrated excellent communication in English both verbally and written with a diverse group of people.
• Proven ability to work independently and establish own priorities. Demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and presenting training activities, events and workshops.
• Demonstrated intermediate level of competency using the Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Word, Excel, Access or a similar data base and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated competency navigating in Banner or a similar complex records database.

Job Description

As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Salary Information

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!

Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at [e-mail].

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.