Academic Advising and Program Assistant, College of Agriculture and Bioresources at University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, SK

Job description

Please note that a strong internal candidate has been identified . Purpose : This position provides academic advising and administrative support to undergraduate students and develops initiatives that enable student success. This position will support students across all of our degree, diploma, and certificate programs, including specialized support for Indigenous students and international students. Nature of the Work: Reporting to the Director, Academic and Student Affairs, this position is part of the college team that provides academic services to students in degree, diploma, and certificate programs. Using a developmental advising model, this position will work with students to choose a major and to promote their effective use of Degree Works and other university resources and tools available to them, such as the Course and Program Catalogue, Career Services, the International Student and Study Abroad Centre, Student Learning Services, and other support units, so that students can gather the information they need to make their own decisions. This position will provide guidance and direction to students and others within the college regarding academic policies and procedures. This position provides support to incoming and outgoing Study Abroad exchange students, including reviewing applications, providing academic advice on course selection, facilitating transfer credit evaluation of courses offered at other post-secondary institutions, and providing support for registration in collaboration with the International Study and Study Abroad Centre. This position performs administrative functions related to undergraduate Student Services including, but not limited to: processing course overrides, program changes, and major/minor declarations; maintaining and updating student records on DegreeWorks; maintaining and updating student files; sending communications to students via PAWS; supporting Faculty Advisors; supporting student events as required; assisting with class build and convocation as required. Occasional travel to recruitment and other events may be required. This position builds effective working relationships with students, parents, colleagues, faculty, and First Nation Band members and their communities. This position also must work effectively with the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre, the International Student and Study Abroad Centre, and other units on campus to develop strategies to support international and Indigenous students. Working in a complex environment, this position requires discretion, tact, professionalism and a commitment to continuous improvement. The work requires attention to quality of work, the ability to understand and accurately communicate college academic programs, and the need to prioritize in order to meet deadlines. Typically, the incumbent will apply established policies and procedures, exercising effective decision making within the scope of job duties. Accountabilities Accurate communication of university and College of Agriculture and Bioresources program regulations and requirements and academic policies, including admission requirements, course selection, major selection, academic counselling, prerequisite checking, schedules, funding and scholarships. Timely and effective communication with students seeking registration and program assistance. Support students as they resolve student issues, making necessary referrals to link students with existing campus services, and working with students experiencing difficulty academically to develop student action (success) plans. Encourage and empower students to assume responsibility for their academic career. Effectively identify, participate in, adopt, implement and monitor best practice student life, advising services and supports. Participate in the development of strategies and initiatives to enhance student experience and share these initiatives with members of the AgBio Student Services team and faculty advisors. Model a high st