Indigenous Student Advisor

ubc; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

UBC Okanagan is seeking an Indigenous Student Advisor for the Aboriginal Programs and Services unit to support undergraduate students, with a focus on First Nation, Métis, and Inuit learners. This 0.8 FTE role involves developing and delivering advising services, information materials, and program initiatives to support academic success and retention.

The position requires collaboration with faculty and campus partners, development and dissemination of resources, and ongoing engagement to

Responsibilities

• Develops and assesses student advising services for Indigenous programs and services.
• Collaborates with campus units on student development projects and liaison initiatives.
• Researches and implements information technology tools for advising and program dissemination.
• Evaluates programs and promotes student success, retention and recruitment activities.

Job description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Student Management, Level C

Job Title

Indigenous Student Advisor

Department

UBCO | Program Support | Aboriginal Programs and Services

Compensation Range

$7,727.33 - $11,112.00 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Posting End Date

September 3, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Ongoing

This position is .8 FTE.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

Develops, provides, evaluates and assesses student advising services, programs and projects for the UBC Okanagan campus in order to support the academic success, personal development and retention of all undergraduate degree students with a particular focus on First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students. Additional responsibilities for this position include: the creation and dissemination of print and electronic information related to all programs, assists in the development and use of information technology as it relates to student advising and Indigenous Programs and Services, development and implementation of recruiting and retention activities that support student success; participates in the administration of the office.

Organizational Status

Indigenous Student Advisors report to the Manager, Indigenous Student Advising. The incumbent works independently, with initiative and considerable autonomy under the general supervision of the Associate Director. The position contributes directly to the development of policy and priorities of the unit. The incumbent interacts regularly and consults with faculty and university members, departmental advisors, Student (Peer) Advisors, Work-Study students, and student service personnel elsewhere on campus.

Work Performed

Develops and assesses student advising services:

• Evaluates and makes strategic recommendations for areas of potential improvement and growth in Indigenous Programs and Services and develops programs and policies to suit.
• Conducts research and prepares briefs, data and reports related to Indigenous programs and services and the development and application of information technologies.
• Maintains current knowledge of student advising standards and best practices by attending and presenting at conferences and workshops and maintaining membership in student advising organizations.
• Develops and maintains a knowledge base of worldwide educational systems in order to advise students participating in exchange programs or considering taking courses outside of UBC and to advise students coming from other global educational systems.
• Collaborates on student development projects with other campus units.
• Researches and implements liaison initiatives between other faculties and campus units.
• Evaluates programs and recommends improvements.
• Evaluates and recommend promotion and continuation requirements.

Supports the academic success, personal development and retention of students:

• Directs students to develop a holistic view of academic and career plans in order to balance academic, professional, social and personal demands.
• Assesses and interprets student's academic and personal goals and identifying appropriate programs.
• Provides advice on University degree and certificate program requirements and admission criteria, alternate and/or additional educational options.
• Assists students with course selection to ensure they meet degree requirements and selected program prerequisites.
• Investigates and resolves complex student program issues.
• Evaluates and approves student requests to study outside UBC.
• Interprets and advises on University policies and procedures and regulations.
• Evaluates student requests for academic concession and providing appropriate advice, action and follow-up.
• Identifies students in crisis, either personal or academic, and advises on available academic options and personal support services on campus.
• Advise and educates students about development of career plans and providing referrals to other appropriate campus units for further exploration.
• Advise undergraduate students about all Faculties at the University including Science, Management, Health and Exercise Sciences, Graduate Studies, Nursing, etc.