Academic Advisor, Accessibility and Career - Otterburne, Canada - Providence University College and Theological Seminary

Providence University College and Theological Seminary

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Otterburne, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

For nearly a century Providence has been a Christian academic community in the evangelical tradition that teaches people to grow in knowledge and character for leadership and service.

Our vision is to become a leading Canadian Christ-centreduniversity that transforms students into leaders of knowledge, character, and faith to serve Christ in a changing world.

POSITION OVERVIEW

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Academic Advising, Retention and Development_

Assess first year student academic records and histories in order to help students identify academic specializations in line with their personal and career goals. To do this, advisors must be able to probe student interests as many will be undecided in these goals. First year students will be divided between the two academic advisors.
Contribute to the review of the academic performance of first year undergraduate student records to ensure they meet promotion, continuation, and graduation requirements.
In partnership with faculty advisor, continue to support students as they progress through their degree.
Inform students about the requirements for admissions to majors and for degreecompletion. All advisors teach students to manage complex information, including how to use the tools available for ongoing degree planning. They evaluate student use of these tools and communication methods about how to use the tools; they investigate and resolve any discrepancies or technical difficulties.
Identify 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 the Student Life department on highly complex student emergencies.
Investigate and resolve inquiries from Faculty, Enrollment Services, Counselling Services and other.

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Projects and Programming_

Assist the AA and the Registrar's Office and Student Life to plan and execute orientation and advising events to improve the undergraduate experience and assist students with the cultural and academic transition to Providence.
Participate in the development of and delivery of workshops, public information sessions and special events to address general advising and streamspecific information.
Proactively work to ensure students successfully manage the transition to university life and studies.
Help evaluate effectiveness of programs and events, and make recommendations for future improvements. Identify areas where programs and services would support and enhance student academic success and engagement.
Participate in initiatives to provide academic support to specified student groups (e.g. student athletes).

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Career Resourcing_

Develop workshops and programming to help students understand how to connect their degrees to the workplace, with a focus on BA programs
Coordinate and deliver workshops on career skills, such as resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, and networking
Provide individual career advising and support students in their job searches
Reach out to each student (either personally or through the other AA) during their time at Providence to discuss their career goals.

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Accessibility and Accommodations_

Communicate with students and instructors (and Deans if necessary) to ensure fair accommodation is made
Receive and maintain documentation from students verifying their need for accommodation
Review accessibility of the institution as a whole and make suggestions for improvements.
Keep up to date on accessibility requirements (federal, provincial, etc.) and best practices.[LV1]

- *These responsibilities are currently in other job descriptions and will be transferred within the first year.
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Serve on Committees_

Attend all UC Faculty Council Meetings
Attend other meetings as necessary

COMPETENCIES

Professionalism and adherence to ethical standards.
Articulate a personal philosophy of academic advising.
Create rapport and build academic advising relationships.
Effective communication skills to regularly reach out to students and learn their academic needs and goals; communicate in an inclusive and respectful manner.
Plan and conduct successful advising interactions.
Promote student understanding of the logic and purpose of the curriculum.
Facilitate problem solving, decisionmaking, meaningmaking, planning, and goal setting.
Engage in ongoing assessment and development of the advising practice.
Highly knowledgeable about the career path and degree programs students are pursuing.
Positive and encouraging attitude to motivate students to succeed and advance in their educational careers.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS