Academic Advisor

at  Langara College

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Our employees exemplify Langara’s values of excellence, collegiality, innovation and integrity. If you think this position fits your qualifications, we encourage you to apply!
Langara College is located in Vancouver, B.C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined in the event Langara College requires work (or positions to be based) to be performed outside BC or Canada.
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Job Title:
Academic Advisor
Employee Group:

CUPE

Employee Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Start Date:
Monday, November 25 2024
End Date (if applicable):
Monday, March 31 2025
Job Description:
Reporting to the Assistant Registrar, Academic Advising, the Academic Advisor engages in collaborative practices to enhance the development, progression and retention of Langara College students by providing high-quality academic guidance. The position supports students through their student journey at Langara College, advising on program options, addressing academic difficulties and referring them to resources both within the college and the community. The Academic Advisor is integral to the Academic Advising team and works collaboratively with colleagues in assisting students to successfully navigate through required programs and/or courses for academic success.
The Academic Advisor works with an assigned portfolio of students across Langara’s academic programs to case manage and is a customer facing position that serves students daily through in-person, telephone, videoconferencing, and email. The position also acts as a liaison for students with internal and external departments and other post-secondary institutions. The advisor regularly interacts with units across campus and within Registrar and Enrolment Services (RES) to ensure effective delivery of service to students and is a part of a network of service professionals throughout the College that collectively contribute to improving the experience of Langara’s students.
Qualifications Required:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or in a relevant field required
• Two (2) years of related experience providing one-on-one and group consultative support and advising to students, preferably in a post-secondary environment.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
• Experience accessing and using an integrated student information system.
• Knowledge of BC post-secondary system, policy and procedures, programs and some limited registration processes.

Skills & Abilities

• Service first orientation to students, faculty, staff, and public
• Excellent written, listening, and verbal communications skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, able to prioritize
• Able to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Able to manage multiple demands and meet deadlines
• Skilled at investigating complex and/or difficult situations
• Self-directed, collegial, team oriented and respectful
• Flexible and agile when situation demands
• Able to exercise judgement, diplomacy, tact, and discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Acuity with technology: Intermediate to advanced levels, Office 365, Outlook Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom, Surveys, etc. PC and Mac systems

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Salary Range:
$33.91 - $38.52 per hour
Pay Grade:
CUPE Paygrade 24
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
35
Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.
Compressed Workweek (Fortnight):
No
Closing Date:
Tuesday, November 12 2024
People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please
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us.
If you were a temporary employee with CUPE Local 15 at Langara College who has worked within the last five (5) months of the closing date on this posting, please
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our recruitment team if you meet the criteria for internal status (850 hours worked) as per Article III.7.g in the
CUPE Collective Agreement
. Please quote the job requisition title and number with your previous employee ID and last day worked at the College. Please do not email if you worked at the College more than 5 months ago or if you worked in a different union.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.
We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.
Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce

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