Academic Advisor - London, Canada - Fanshawe College

Fanshawe College

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London, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

First Section

Posting Number

40810
Requisition Title
Academic Advisor
Internal Posting Closing Date

External Closing Date

03/08/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Campus Location
London
Department
Lawrence Kinlin School of Business (LKS)
Employment Group
Support
Pay Details

- $39.15 per hour
Hours of Work per Week

3 Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Summary

Working at Fanshawe CollegeNote
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This is a full-time temporary Support position starting March 27, 2023 and ending October 18, hours per week).

Duties**:

Reporting to the Associate Dean, the Academic Advisor (AA) supports the academic lifecycle of students by offering academic and personal advising to students grounded in developmental, proactive advising and lifecycle approaches; actively participates in College retention and student success initiatives; and completes a wide variety of administrative, data-tracking and reporting duties in support of student success.

As a vital link between the Academic Schools and other College services, the AA provides support to program areas where they are assigned to provide advising services. The AA actively participates as a team member in meetings and regular daytoday operations of their assigned Academic Schools and Programs.
As a key point of contact for students in their respective Academic Programs or target populations, the AA must be able to respond to, investigate and resolve a diverse number of inquiries from students, staff, faculty, and other departments

Responsibilities Include:

Advising, Outreach, Intervention and Retention, Referrals, Facilitate Problem Solving, Transition and Orientation, Answering Questions, Presentations and Knowledge Transfer, Data tracking and Reporting, Student Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Operational Skills and Analytical Thinking.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Education or a 3year postsecondary diploma/degree in a related field such as Education, Student Affairs/Services or Counselling Techniques
Master's degree in Education, Student Affairs/Services or similar would be an asset
Minimum 3 years' of practical experience advising students, preferably in a postsecondary educational setting
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered; preference will be given to applicants meeting the education requirements
Working knowledge of student academic and personal advising theories, approaches and best practices
Good judgment and problemsolving when advising students, faculty and staff; understanding of academic operations; and knowledge of College postsecondary, continuing education, and apprenticeship programs
Demonstrated experience in working with and supporting a diverse student/client population including an understanding of rules related to advising, privacy, and confidentiality
Strong communication and writing skills; demonstrated interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects and issues at the same time
Knowledge or experience with case management would be an asset

General Information

While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged.
Fanshawe College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.