Undergraduate Academic Student Advisor - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

ENG SS, Co-op & Career Continuing:

Competition No.

Posting Date

Nov 30, 2023

Closing Date

Dec 14, 2023

Position Type

Full Time - Operating Funded

Salary Range

$51,821 to $70,382 per year

Grade

Hours

35
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.

Location - North Campus Edmonton. This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for the Department/Faculty

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate engineering programs, creating the opportunity to pursue exceptional, high quality educational experiences.

Our vision is to be the most daring engineering community on the planet.

We are engineers united by our unwavering dedication to solving the world's greatest challenges and building a better future for society.

We are:
Driven. Trailblazing. Curious. Supportive. Grounded. Considerate.

Within Student Services we impact the Faculty of Engineering's resources through an innovative and efficient "students first" model that fosters a network of highly engaged students, staff, alumni, and other stakeholders while supporting the Faculty's reputation for excellence.

Engineering Student Services is poised for the future and preparing for growth

We serve engineering students by creating a clear path that supports them throughout their academic programs and enables them to complete their programs on time, overcome barriers to success, and enjoy a positive educational experience.

By doing this, we help the Faculty of Engineering achieve its mandate of nurturing graduates of choice for employers and post-graduate institutions, and creating future leaders and ambassadors.

Position

The incumbent(s) work independently within the student services team, and contribute to the service, enrollment management and community outreach goals of the Faculty of Engineering.

They are accountable for contributing to the effective delivery and maintenance of the specialized programs within the Faculty of Engineering and its four departments and provide comprehensive, individualized assistance and academic advising.

Advisors must have a working knowledge of issues related to the Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP) and accommodation of students with disabilities as well as a passion to work one-on-one with students.

The advisors will work closely with more than 4800 undergraduate students to provide advice on program requirements, academic performance and timetable management.

The incumbent (s) will also be the liaison to the departmental Associate Chairs of Undergraduate Studies, Program Directors and acts as a resource to department and faculty undergraduate academic planning committees.

Duties
Student Advising and Program Management

Advises current and prospective students and staff about university and faculty policies and procedures regarding admission, registration, program planning, program completion, convocation including Iron Ring, course withdrawals, academic standing, grades, deferred exams and FolPP; advising is conducted verbally and in writing (inperson and eadvising) Rotational advising to provide in person advising.
Advises and coaches students regarding larger life issues such as career planning; refers students with severe personal difficulties to the appropriate professional counsellors and/or agencies on campus
Complete student pre and corequisite checks throughout the year
Exercise full signing authority to grant or deny deferred exam and reexam requests, evaluating each case individually using established faculty policies and standards.
Monitor student progress to resolve timetable conflicts, identify course deficiencies and ensure students are aware of any Program of Faculty wide changes.
Maintain accur