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    Academic Advisor - Kamloops, Canada - Thompson Rivers University

    Thompson Rivers University
    Thompson Rivers University Kamloops, Canada

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    DUTIES

    & RESPONSIBILITIES
    1. Develops education plans for students from culturally diverse backgrounds connecting academic standing to education or career goals, while assessing academic and work history, factoring in life, multicultural experience and financial resources.
    2. Provides mandatory advising of International and Probationary Students with responsibility for final course approval.
    3. Provides advice and support for developing processes for application, registration and time-tabling.
    4. Identifies at risk students, either academically or personally, develops action plans, provides appropriate retention strategies and advocates on behalf of students as required.
    5. Researches, verifies, and applies detailed knowledge of educational programs, services, and transfer agreements established by TRU and other post-secondary institutions for incoming and transfer students.
    6. Provides advice and support to the university's recruitment, conversion and retention activities.
    7. Develops, promotes and presents orientations and workshops, both in person and through web-based technology.
    8. Establishes and maintains liaison and referral services with educational institutions, professional and community organizations, and other TRU departments.
    9. Responds to a variety of internal requests from faculty and administration for consultation regarding new programs, courses, and institutional policies.
    10. Participates on institutional committees.
    11. Travel off-campus to conduct individual advising in support of TRU recruitment and applicant conversion.

    REPORTS TO
    Manager, Central Advising

    QUALIFICATIONS

    EDUCATION

    • Four-year Undergraduate University degree

    EXPERIENCE

    • Three (3) years' related work experience within a post-secondary institution or related educational environment, including one-year of Educational Planning, as defined by working on an individual basis with a student/client assessing previous education, skills, cultural background, to identify future goals, aspirations, and needs, while being accountable for the development of an individualized educational strategy for that student/client

    SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB

    • Ability to communicate effectively to a culturally diverse audience, both verbally and in writing, including strong interviewing, listening and interpreting skills
    • Ability to use multiple computer software packages ()
    • Effective research, analytical, problem-solving and planning skills
    • Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
    • Ability to prepare and deliver oral presentations
    • Hold current 's license

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    • Sitting at desk and computer for periods of time
    • Regular student contact
    • Some off campus travel
    • General office conditions
    • Set up of computer/audio visual equipment and tables and chairs at off-site locations (on an infrequent basis)
    • Ability to lift loads in excess of 20 kg
    The salary for the above position is determined by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4879, as it presently exists.
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