Academic Advisor - Vancouver, Canada - Emily Carr University of Art + Design

Emily Carr University of Art + Design

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Job Title

Academic Advisor
Temporary Full-Time Position (

ASAP

until August 2024)

8:30am to 4:30pm / Monday to Friday

(Telecommuting Options Available)

Pay Grade H ($29.16 to $31.22 per hour)
Emily Carr University of Art + Design is a school of students, faculty, thinkers and makers unlike any other.

Established in 1925, we are the only specialized, accredited, public, post-secondary university in British Columbia solely devoted to education and research in the creative sector and its associated knowledge economy.

We merge research, critical theory and studio practice in an interdisciplinary environment, strengthening our work by the integration of our personal and professional practices.

Our strategy, facilities, partnerships and resources are intentionally student-centred to foster dialogue, expression and open connections in support of the next generation of creative and cultural leaders.- As the Academic Advisor, you will utilize strong technical and office computing skills, and your experience with Student Information Systems to provide timely and informed support and advice to students regarding academic program planning, and policies and procedures related to progression.

The Academic Advisor will develop strategies to assist students in meeting their academic goals and successfully completing their graduation requirements.

The Academic Advisor provides leadership and guidance to students in support of the development of an individually focused academic program, and consults with the Academic Area on scheduling and curriculum.

The Academic Advisor also develops and delivers programs and services to engage students including workshops and events and acts as a liaison between students and faculty/Deans.

The incumbent will also coordinate credit registration and grading and maintain accurate and confidential student records. The Academic Advisor will be actively engaged in governance and participate on a number of committees as required.

Some Typical Duties:

Coordinates online registration process each semester for all degree programs, including setting the registration schedule and registration priority, identifying and programming course registration restrictions, and maintaining the online registration system to ensure that dates, times and registration rules are in place and functioning. Monitors the online registration system to troubleshoot and respond to student requests for help. Sets up and maintains student access registry for myEC. Trains staff on usage and troubleshooting the online registration and grading system.
Creates and maintains student Degree Audit program evaluations in Colleague including creating catalogue year updates and new programs as they are introduced as well as course substitutions and exceptions where required. Ensures and maintains ongoing accuracy of Degree Audit system.
In consultation with the Director, Records, Registration + Advising, ensures the smooth daytoday operation of Admin, Records, Registration + Advising functions by coordinating the work of clerical support staff.
Liaises with the Deans' Office and the Scheduling Coordinator regarding registration timing, schedule development, enrolment management, curriculum and policy development, and related issues.
Following Senate approval, creates new courses and assigns course mnemonics and numbers in the Colleague system including ensuring accurate National and Local ID coding for Ministry reporting.
Acts as student's first point of contact; advises students on program and course selection, schedule changes, course and program withdrawals, academic exceptions, course substitutions and prerequisite waivers, change of major, policies and procedures, external credit transferability and letters of permission.
Works with students experiencing academic difficulty (e.g. Academic Probation) by providing intentional support and discussing implications of previous academic performance and recommending specific action to improve the student's academic experience and success.
Advises students regarding academic and registration policies, procedures, degree completion requirements, prerequisites and academic progression.
Monitors and actions academic progression including creation and maintenance of progression rules and review of exceptions.
Prepares and publishes the print and online resources, and coordinates distribution to students. Maintains and updates the registration information web pages and all other webpages related to student's academic success.
Acts as a resource to faculty including training for online registration and grading system, monitors faculty entry of student's grades and coordination of distribution of initial class lists to faculty. Prepares and distributes instructions to faculty regarding registration related policies and procedures, training for accessing and using subsequent class lists.
Maintains ongoing development and d