Educational Advisor

Under the limited supervision of the Director, Student Services, is responsible for assisting enrolled and prospective students in selecting courses consistent with their educational objectives, and performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in a related area. A minimum two years related experience in advising students from a broad range of educational backgrounds. Knowledge of educational advising at the developmental and post-secondary levels.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and able to manage a high work volume and competing priorities to meet deadlines
• Must be able to work effectively both independently with minimum supervision and as part of a team with an aptitude for working in a collegial and collaborative environment
• Ability to be innovative in the design, development and implementation of existing and new methods of information delivery
• Excellent research skills with ability to synthesize data/information and develop/deliver findings and recommendations
• Must be able to deal with people in a calm, tactful, efficient and effective manner that projects a polished, professional and helpful image
• Must have exceptional customer service skills
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency using Microsoft Office, Banner and other complex databases
• Demonstrated aptitude for learning new skills as new activities are undertaken and changes in technology occur
• Superior attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated initiative, creative problem-solver with the ability to exercise good judgment.

Core Competencies

• Collaboration & Collegiality
• Continuous Learning & Information Seeking
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Initiative
• Integrity & Accountability
• Student & Service Focus

Job Specific Competencies

Preferred Qualifications

Desired Start Date 08/03/2021

Position End Date (if temporary)

Schedule

8.5 hours/week

Schedule to be determined

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate $29.06 – $33.23

Appointment Type Support – Regular Part-time

Special Instructions to Applicants

Shortlisted internal candidates must notify the current Support Staff Bargaining Chairperson and Human Resources if they want a Union Observer during interviews and final selection of candidates.

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