Graduation Lead - Vancouver, Canada - University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia

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Vancouver, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Student Management, Level A

Job Title

Graduation Lead

Department

Student Advising and Engagement | Dean's Office | Faculty of Science

Compensation Range

$4, $6,754.00 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

April 11, 2023

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Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

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Job Description Summary

Organizational Status

Reports to the Associate Director, Student Experience; interacts regularly with Science Advising colleagues, students, faculty and university members, departmental advisors, student peer advisors and co-op students.

Work Performed

Graduation & Program Evaluation

Manages all aspects of advising services related to graduation, including the adjudication and evaluation of students in the Faculty of Science.
Works with departmental advising offices to ensure all Faculty and specialization requirements are met.
Evaluates exceptional graduation cases and consults with Assistant Dean and/or Associate Dean when appropriate.
Manages large complex graduation database; extracts data, performs analysis and produces reports.
Evaluates and admits Science students to double major and minor programs, requiring assessment of admission requirements, academic progression and overall academic record.
Interprets and applies University and Faculty policies in relation to individual student programs: recommends exceptions to policy for individuals.

Projects and Programming

Evaluates existing advising business processes and proposes streamlining and/or improvements.
Conducts research and provides datadriven recommendations for future iterations.
Advises on and supports Faculty of Science units (e.g. Science Advising team and department contacts) on systems, technological functions and data use; supports training of the team and campus partners on advising tools and provides troubleshooting support as necessary.
Participates in the development and delivery of virtual and inperson programming, public information sessions and special events to address general advising and streamspecific information for prospective and current students.

Academic Advising

Assesses student academic records and histories in order to help students identify academic specializations in line with their personal and career goals.
Investigates and resolve complex issues relating to registration, credit limits, registration blocks, transfer credits, and other discrepancies.
Identifies students in crisis, either personal or academic, respond to student s struggle in identifying and implementing an appropriate action plan; manage the case to resolution; advise on available academic options and campus supports and services, including referrals to appropriate campus units. Work closely with UBC Managers, Student Support Services on highly complex student emergencies.
Exercises judgment to investigate and resolve complex student issues, working with campus partners (e.g. Centre for Accessibility, UBC Counselling) on complex requests for student accommodation and concessions.
Advises on requests for Academic Concession; evaluate documentation, liaise with instructors, medical professionals, and other student service professionals to determine appropriateness of concession. Working closely with the Associate Director, Academic Support, supports the determination of the type of concession based on assessment of student ability to complete coursework.

General global responsibilities of a member of the Science Advising Team

Keeps knowledge current and actively participates in a large support system for a diverse student body on challenges related to language, culture, student wellness, equity and inclusion, access and diversity.
Maintains current knowledge of academic advising standards and best practice to serve a diverse population of students by attending and presenting at conferences and workshops and maintaining membership in academic advising organizations.
Contributes to the review of the academic performance of Faculty of Science undergraduate student records to ensure they meet promotion, continuation, and graduation requirements in the BSc and BCS programs.
Researches and implements liaison initiatives between Science Advising and other Faculties and campus units.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Misinterpretation of University and Faculty policies can cause students serious difficulties in attaining their educational objectives. A wide lati