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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Posted on April 12, 2024 by Employer details University of New Brunswick
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Closing Date: May 6th, 2024 at 4:00 PMOFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR The Office of the Registrar provides administrative and coordination services in support of the UNB learning community. Services that we provide to students, faculty and staff include admission, academic advising (Saint John), timetabling and course set up, academic room assignment, final examinations, coordination of graduations, regulation and policy advice, as well as reporting and information requests.WHAT WE OFFER Full-time | Continuing | Saint John | On-Campus Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per weekSalary Range: $48,160 - $60,208 per annumYOUR FOCUS Reporting to the Manager of Academic Advising, the Undergraduate Academic Advisor advises students toward the completion of academic credentials, including academic progression, academic program requirements, options, and equivalencies.Provide academic advice for all incoming and continuing undergraduate students, including students who may return to studies after a period away or who may be coordinating a variety of academic goals.Maintain familiarity with academic programs for degrees, certificates, and diplomas and relevant University policies and procedures.Work with other academic advisors, departments, faculty, and staff to provide students with timely information on student course and program options.Assess applications for graduation eligibility. Conduct reviews of a student's completed courses and grades to ensure completion thresholds are achieved.Consult with faculty colleagues to confirm eligibility.Communicate plans to complete credential requirements to non-successful applicants, including identifying gaps and appropriate courses of action.Coordinate with the Office of the Registrar and Faculty colleagues on the overall graduation project, certificate, and diploma completion.Prepare and build student academic plans inclusive of external credit.Work closely with the Office of the Registrar, academic unit and advising colleagues, as well as faculty, to coordinate transfer credit assessments and program advice for incoming students.Work with students who wish to study abroad to identify course options complementary to their academic and life goals.Develop and maintain advising outreach sessions/tools to inform the undergraduate student body of relevant academic information, including academic dates, academic regulations, new academic programs, course changes, advising events and opportunities.Other duties as directed.WHAT YOU BRING A Bachelor's degree in a related field.3 years of employment within a university environment, preferably with an advising, enrolment, or registrar function.1 year of experience in a customer service role.Additional Strengths: Familiarity with Ellucian products is an asset.Familiarity with O365 products.Experience in an environment with private and confidential information would be preferred.Exceptional level of communication skills, both written and verbal.Other InformationWHY CHOOSE UNB? UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU) This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will- LocationSaint John, NB
- Salary$48,160YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Full time
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #1944294
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