Assistant BA Program Counsellor

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Ontario is seeking an Assistant BA Program Counsellor to provide academic advising to undergraduate students. The role involves liaising with faculty, advising on academic policies, and supporting students through their academic journey. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, along with relevant experience in advising or counselling. This temporary full-time position offers a dynamic work environment within a supportive academic community.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience with advising/counselling and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising services to BA students.
• Act as a liaison between faculty and students.
• Monitor progress and approve graduation.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Education

Undergraduate Degree in a Related Field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Colleague

Job description

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Location:

Guelph, CA, N1G 2W1

Primary Category Page: Staff and Management

Division: College of Arts

Requisition ID: 1377

Department: Arts-Office of the Associate Dean Academic

This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

Temporary full-time from 05/05/2025 to 05/04/2026

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.

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General Purpose

The University of Guelph is a comprehensive university with an annual enrollment of approximately 21,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Of those, 5,700 students are enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts (BA). The BA program works primarily within the College of Arts and the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. The University prides itself in its learner-centered approach that provides students with an outstanding education and a promising future.

Duties And Responsibilities

Reporting to the BA Program Counsellor, the Assistant BA Program Counsellor will be part of the BA Program Counselling team and will provide academic advising services to BA students. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: providing information to students regarding regulations and procedures affecting their academic progress; course selection and planning; advising faculty and department chairs on policies and procedures; acting as a liaison between faculty and students when required; advising students on academic implications related to any personal, medical, or mental health difficulties; referring students to appropriate departments/units on campus when necessary (e.g., Student Wellness Services); monitoring progress and approving graduation; participating in semester-end academic reviews; advising on options for in-semester or post semester appeals/academic consideration, and participating in recruitment and admissions processes.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
• High level of diplomacy/tact when working with and communicating with students, staff, faculty, and parents
• Proven teamwork capabilities
• Experience with advising/counselling, conflict resolution, or mediation
• Skills in prioritization, problem solving, and decision making
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and a familiarity with Colleague or other student information systems would be an asset
• Additional requirements include an understanding of academic programs and overall student experience, knowledge of university policies/procedures, and experience with policy implementation and interpretation
  
  

Employee Type: Temporary

Position Number: 10911273

Classification: P&M FT- Band 04

Professional/Managerial Salary Bands

The target hiring salary for this position is minimum up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade.

• Tentative evaluation.
  
  

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 04/29/2025

Closing Date: 05/13/2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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• Job function

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• Industries

  Higher Education

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