Student Advisor

InsideHigherEd; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in the Niagara Region is seeking a Student Advisor. This role involves advising students on educational plans, supporting their academic success, and facilitating workshops. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree and have experience in student advising. Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is essential. The position offers a full-time salary between $81,312 and $103,986 annually, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of university experience, preferably in student advising.
• Demonstrated experience delivering high impact advising.
• Ability to respond calmly to students in distress.

Responsibilities

• Advising students on the development of their educational plans.
• Monitoring student degree progress.
• Facilitating educational workshops and seminars.

Skills

Advising students

Good judgment

Ability to maintain sensitivity

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Student Record System

Job description

Overview

Student Advisor

Description: The Office of the Registrar & Student Services provides advising and administration related to registration, financial need, scholarships & awards, and graduation. The staff support recruitment and admissions of prospective students, experiential learning opportunities, scheduling of academic courses and exams, and faculty support, while upholding principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.

Your opportunity: Under the general direction of the Associate Registrar & Manager, Student Services, the incumbent provides academic and career advising to support student success in the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education.

Responsibilities

• Advising students on the development of their educational plans
• Advising students on program and/or course requirements, exploring options and consequences, and considering personal circumstances
• Advising on petitions and appeals processes, suggesting alternative actions as needed
• Monitoring student degree progress
• Facilitating educational workshops and seminars and developing learning outcomes to assess effectiveness
• Advising on program and/or course eligibility requirements, procedures and deadlines
• Staying informed on changes to policies, procedures and applicable legislated requirements
• Providing proactive support to individuals in distress and making referrals to appropriate university services

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum four years of university experience, preferably in student advising
• Demonstrated experience delivering high impact advising with developmental practices, models, theories and tools
• Experience with current research and best practices related to post-secondary student success
• Experience advising on undergraduate academic requirements, policies, and procedures, with ability to refer to additional campus resources as needed
• Ability to maintain sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment
• Good judgment and ability to interact tactfully, with confidentiality in adherence to FIPPA
• Ability to respond calmly to students in distress
• Demonstrated initiative and commitment to quality service; ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a large workload with limited supervision

Assets (Nonessential)

• Working knowledge of ROSI or similar Student Record System and Degree Explorer
• Completion of at least Level 1 of U of T’s Academic Advising Training Program (AATP)

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Goal oriented
• Organized
• Proactive
• Problem solver
• Resourceful

Closing Date

09 / 17 / 2025, 11:59 PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay and Job Details

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 12 $81,312 with an annual progression to a maximum of $103,986. Pay scale and job class assignment subject to determination under the Job Evaluation / Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Registrarial Services

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply. Lived experience will be considered where applicable.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey (voluntary). Information is confidential and used for aggregated institutional planning. For more information, see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and is committed to accessibility in recruitment and hiring processes. If you require accommodations, please contact [e-mail].

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