Indigenous Student Success Advisor

The University of British Columbia; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia is seeking an Indigenous Student Advisor at the Okanagan campus to support undergraduate students, focusing on First Nation, Métis, and Inuit student success. You will develop and evaluate advising services, manage information dissemination, and collaborate on recruitment and retention initiatives.

Responsibilities include advising on degree requirements, assisting with course selection, and coordinating with campus units to promote equity, diversity and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of four to five years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own.
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Develops and assesses student advising services and programs for the UBC Okanagan campus to support undergraduate students, especially Indigenous students.
• Plans and implements recruiting and retention activities and prepares print and digital advising materials.
• Supports academic success, personal development and retention through advising and course selection guidance.
• Acts as liaison between students, faculty and units to resolve disputes and improve services.
• Contributes to office administration and collaboration with campus units to advance Indigenous programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

SIS/SISC knowledge asset

Job description

The University of British Columbia is seeking an Indigenous Student Advisor at the Okanagan campus to support undergraduate students, focusing on First Nation, Métis, and Inuit student success. You will develop and evaluate advising services, manage information dissemination, and collaborate on recruitment and retention initiatives.

Responsibilities include advising on degree requirements, assisting with course selection, and coordinating with campus units to promote equity, diversity and