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Administrative Professional (Employee Group)

One of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities and a Top Employer in Hamilton- Niagara, and named one of Canada’s Best Employers compiled by Forbes and Statista , Brock University is an inclusive, welcoming campus community that offers a wide range of unique career opportunities for those with passion, energy and expertise . We’re looking for team members who want to help us continue to deliver an exceptional student experience, perform impact-driven research and generate life-changing breakthroughs for our world. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date:

Note to all candidates: This posting will close at 12:01 am on the date listed .

August 30, 2023

A Day in the Life…

The Academic Advisor reports to the Chair, Child and Youth Studies in the Child and Youth Studies/Faculty of Social Sciences Department. This individual is responsible for providing high quality advising on academic program requirements and monitoring academic progress of students in the assigned undergraduate programs. This includes potential domestic students, transfer students, international students, exchange students, students completing a minor in the program and changing their major. The Academic Advisor is also responsible for conducing degree audits, coordinating LOP applications and transfer credits, supporting events and recruitment initiatives, supporting readmissions, and adjudicating and monitoring the registration system. The students being advised are from diverse, intersectional backgrounds and staying current on approaches to work across diverse populations is critical.

As the A cademic Advisor, you will:

• Perform student academic advising for undergraduate students in the assigned programs by informing current, transfer, international and prospective students, as well as students minoring in the program, regarding all Faculty programs and services;
• Develop and review student program plans, including course selection and program/Faculty/University requirements;
• Manage advising appointments, both virtually and in-person, opening appointment times, and tracking student requests and inquires;
• Provide direction and guidance to students for who require support for various situations (e.g., crisis situations, issues with professors, performance concerns, etc.);
• Identify needs for course over-rides and provide appropriate decision maker with required information to review and make determination;
• Maintain strong knowledge of academic calendar, academic regulations, Faculty Handbook and other policies, timelines and important dates as needed;
• Perform degree audits and program adjudication at required times, making decisions and/or seeking approvals;
• Participate in classroom presentations and orientation sessions to support students success as related to advising;
• Attend student recruitment events including the Ontario Universities' Fair, Fall Preview Day, Spring Open House, and others as needed representing the assigned programs and/or Faculty;
• Provide insight to the Department (for proposals having major impact to the program modifications, curriculum planning, Undergraduate Program Committee (UPC) submissions, articulation agreements, college transfers;
• Participate in an contribute to department/faculty-wide meetings, departmental committees, other sub-committee meetings, or retreats as requested.

What you need to Succeed…

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant field;
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience with academic advising in a post-secondary environment;
• Understanding of the undergraduate course calendar, course offerings, prerequisites and class scheduling for the Department/Faculty;
• Knowledge of University programs, services, systems, and administrative functions (e.g. Admissions, International Exchanges, Student Records);
• Knowledge of computer software and systems including MS Office and contemporary with spreadsheets, word processing, database applications, CRMs, email and web applications;
• Strong active listening, verbal, written and interpersonal skills;
• Maintain self-motivation with the ability to work well independently, as well as collaboratively;
• Ability to coach, mentor, and motivate students;
• Excellent creative problem solving, organizational and multi-tasking skills;
• Adaptability and the ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge.

Preferred or Asset Skills…

• Master’s degree.

Salary and Benefit Information

• Job Grade (K), Salary Scale ($54,348 - $73,171)*;
• This position includes full comprehensive benefits including pension and tuition waiver.

*The salary range indicated is representative of all positions evaluated at this level. Actual salary is determined by assessing related skills, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness, subject to available budget.

Applicants are required to upload a resume and cover letter as part of the application process.

Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of Employment Equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Aboriginal peoples including those who identify as members of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, members of visible minorities and racialized groups, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) persons are encouraged to apply. We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, as outlined in the Employment Accommodation Policy https://brocku.ca/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/Employment-Accommodation-Policy.pdf . Please advise: talent@brocku.ca to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

It is Brock University’s policy to give consideration to qualified internal applicants.

We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca