Academic Advisor- Vancouver

Fairleigh Dickinson University; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairleigh Dickinson University – Vancouver Campus seeks an Academic Advisor to support student success and retention through diversified administrative services. The role emphasizes academic planning for probationary and incoming students, both graduate and undergraduate, within Vancouver Campus programs.

The advisor will collaborate with marketing, recruitment, admissions, enrolment services, and student services to align program policies and student needs, while meeting non-standard hour

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent related work experience.
• Experience in an academic environment, preferably in student advising, registration, admissions, or recruitment.
• Strong written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Ellucian Colleague (Student/Academic Planning) or similar student information system is an asset.
• Ability to mentor young adults and mature adults in educational choices.
• Must be available to work non-standard hours including evenings and Saturdays.
• Proficiency in a second language is an asset.
• Canadian residency or work permit required.
• Employment contingent upon a satisfactory background check and Social Insurance Number.

Responsibilities

• Provide diversified administrative services to support student success and retention initiatives.
• Focus on academic planning for probationary, incoming new and in-program students for Vancouver Campus programs.
• Coordinate with campus directors and units such as marketing, recruitment, admissions, enrolment services, and student services.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Second language

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Ellucian Colleague

Job description

The Academic Advisor performs a variety of diversified administrative services that support initiatives to improve student success and retention. The Academic Advisor will focus on academic planning for probationary, incoming new and in-program graduate and undergraduate students for Vancouver Campus programs. This position will report to the Deputy Vancouver Campus Executive but will work under the direction of Vancouver Campus academic program directors and coordinators in matters of program or academic policy. The incumbent will also coordinate with the directors of units such as marketing and recruitment, admissions, enrolment services, and student services, as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

• 1. Undergraduate degree, preferably in a discipline related to student services or to FDU -Vancouver Campus programs, or equivalent related work experience.
• 2. Prior experience in an academic environment, preferably in student advising, registration, admissions, or recruitment.
• 3. Strong written communication and interpersonal skills.
• 4. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• 5. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. Familiarity with Ellucian Colleague (Student/Academic Planning) or similar student information system is an asset.
• 6. Ability to effectively mentor young adults and mature adults in making appropriate educational choices.
• 7. Must be available to work non-standard hours as required, including occasional evenings and Saturdays.
• 8. Proficiency in a second language is an asset.
• 9. Canadian residency or work permit required.
• 10. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Insurance Number.

Preferred Qualifications:

35 hours

Posting Date:

Posting Date: 10/07/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application Types Accepted:

Application Types Accepted: Application for Employment

Supplemental Questions

• Are you legally eligible for employment in Canada? Verification will be required upon employment.
  • Yes
  • No
• Please indicate your Canadian employment status
  • Canadian Citizen
  • Permanent Resident
  • Not Applicable