Advisor, Admissions and Pathways - Appendix D/Temporary Assignment

fanshawec; London; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanshawe College in London, Ontario, is seeking an Advisor - Admissions and Pathways to guide students through program options, admissions, and credit transfers. You will support domestic and international prospects, current students, and collaborate with college services to ensure enrollment and success.

The role is on-site, 35 hours per week, with a fixed-term contract ending Apr 30, 2028. The department focuses on pre-admission advising and continued student support within the Academic

Qualifications

• Provide guidance to students via email, telephone and in-person meetings (one-to-one or group).
• Serve as first point of contact for program fit and career fit advising.

Responsibilities

• Conduct meetings with potential applicants to advise on program/course selections and transfers.
• Support applicants with credit transfer processes and transcripts review.
• Collaborate with College areas to create information resources and make referrals to other services as needed.
• Assist with pre-admission and admissions advising, PLAR and transfer credit knowledge to enable enrollment goals.

Job description

Interested in growing your career at Fanshawe College?

Fanshawe College thrives because of its people. We foster a culture of excellence and see opportunities to turn potential into impact. Leading with empathy, belonging, unity, learning and courage, we guide the learning journey of our students, ensuring they are ready for work and life, today and tomorrow.

Working at Fanshawe College

Fanshawe College is committed to the principles of hybrid work and may offer this option to employees whose work can be performed in an alternate location, without adverse impact to the operations of the College, inclusive of our Student and Staff experience. Confirmation of hybrid work options available to you will be clarified upon hire and may be subject to change based on the duties required of your position. Successful candidates will be required to perform work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus, as required.

Posting Closing Date:

October 22, 2026

Campus Location:

London, ON

Department:

AAC1 Academic Advising and Activity Centre

Employment Group:

Support

Pay Details:

$44.48 Hourly

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Remote Type:

In-Person

Contract End Date:

April 30, 2028

Hours of Work per Week:

35

Job Description:

This position is subject to the terms of Appendix D in the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement.

Note : 1 vacancy available. This position is deemed a critical vacancy.

Work Mode: On-site 5 days per week.

Payband: This position is paid at Payband J. $44.48 - $51.40 per hour.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Why this Role is Important

We're looking for an Advisor - Admissions and Pathways who is passionate about helping students navigate their educational journey. In this role, you'll provide personalized guidance on program options, admissions, credit transfers and educational pathways, helping students make informed decisions and achieve their academic and career goals.

Under the direction of the Manager, Advising Centre, the Advisor - Admissions and Pathways is a member of a team that is responsible for facilitating and managing the pre-admission advising, admissions advising, prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR) and credit transfer process for domestic prospects,(unique cohorts include direct from high school and non-direct, internationally trained and educated, WSIB, Second Career First Generation, Military Connected Students, Newcomers, Refugee Scholarships for Permanent Residents), applicants and current students.

The Advisor supports students during the academic lifecycle and actively participates in college retention and student success initiatives and completes a wide variety of administrative, data-tracking and reporting duties in support of student success. The incumbent provides sound and consistent guidance and support to all students via email, telephone and in‑person for both one‑on‑one and group sessions to assist students in achieving their program and learning objectives. The incumbent will also work in collaboration with other College areas to create information resources to assist students, and will provide referrals to other relevant College services when necessary.

The Advisor applies in-depth program, admissions, career‑fit and transfer credit knowledge to provide problem analysis and solution determination in all applicant matters, enabling applicants to meet their enrollment goals, while simultaneously meeting current and future enrolment needs of Fanshawe College. The incumbent provides support for admission and retention initiatives as assigned.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Advising :

• Provide guidance and support to students via email, telephone and in-person (one-to-one or group) meetings and using online methods (e.g. online chat, Skype, Facebook, Twitter).
• Provide a first point of contact for students related to program fit and career fit advising.
• Conduct meetings with potential applicants to provide advice, guidance and recommendations on programs/course selections, reviewing previous post-secondary transcripts, identifying potential applicant interests, skills and abilities and assisting with matching these to available programs.
• Customize educational pathways for students who have gaps in qualifications and abilities and related program requirements, recommending remedial work as required, assisting with matching goals to program/course opportunities and maximizing credit transfer granted, and sharing information on current labour market trends.
• Customize educational pathways for students who have formal education credits from other post-secondary institutions, assisting students with the credit transfer process.
• Where required, refer potential applicants to appropriate departments such as Counselling and Accessibility Services, Employment and