Academic Advisor

Faculty/Department Faculty of Education Unit Education-Other Employee Group URFA APT Collective Agreement Consideration Open with preference given to APT members. CUPE 57+1 Job Family N/A Category Staff Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
Are you passionate about shaping the academic journey of future leaders? We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Academic Advisor to join our esteemed team in the Faculty of Education. As an integral part of our team, you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding and supporting both undergraduate and graduate students through their academic endeavors.

What You’ll Do:
Make Independent Admission Decisions: Utilizing established requirements and guidelines, you will independently evaluate and make admission decisions for undergraduate applicants to various University programs while considering enrollment numbers and requisites.
Customized Student Strategies: Develop tailored strategies to assist students who may not meet academic eligibility criteria to continue in their program, fostering their success through personalized approaches.
Academic Records Evaluation: Conduct formal reviews and evaluations of students’ academic records to ensure eligibility for program continuation and graduation.
Degree Audit Maintenance: Create, modify, and maintain accurate master and customized degree audits that reflect current and past degree requirements, ensuring compliance and progress tracking.
Academic Advising: Counsel students to ensure their course and program selections align with established academic, prerequisite, and graduation requirements, facilitating informed decision-making.
Transcript Evaluation and Transfer Credit Assessment: Evaluate transcripts from students seeking transfers from other academic institutions, determining equivalencies and application to degree programs. Assess the legitimacy of claims for additional transfer credits made by applicants from diverse educational backgrounds, nationally and internationally.
Recruitment Event Preparation: Select, train, and prepare students and staff participating in recruitment events, ensuring accurate information dissemination about program options and admission criteria.
Awards Coordination: Oversee and meticulously coordinate all aspects related to awards, bursaries, and scholarships within the Faculty of Education, ensuring equitable distribution and efficient administration for students.
Application Review Expertise: Thoroughly review scholarship, award, and research grant applications. Offer expert advice on organizational structure, formatting, tone, adherence to guidelines, and budgeting, empowering applicants to submit top-quality applications.
Committee Consultation: Collaborate and provide consultation, as needed, with the Faculty of Education Admissions, Studies Scholarships for Undergraduate Programs Committee and the Faculty of Education Graduate Scholarship Awards Committee. Contribute insights for ranking and recommendations of student awards.
Website Management: Update and maintain the Faculty of Education’s website to ensure accurate and up-to-date information regarding available awards, bursaries, and scholarships for students.
Plus More:Be ready to take on additional related tasks as assigned – your role is dynamic and essential to our success!

Why Join Us?
At the University of Regina, we’re more than just a campus – we’re a community! Join our team and enjoy:
Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to creating a better environment for students, faculty, and staff by assisting the University in connecting to communities and securing their support.
Professional Growth: We support your development, offering opportunities for advancement and learning.
Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and know your personal life is most important!
Dynamic and Inclusive Workplace: We value diversity and inclusivity. You’ll be part of a team that celebrates different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, making every day an opportunity for personal growth.
Innovation Culture: We encourage fresh ideas and innovative thinking.
Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation package and benefits to reward your talent. A few of the these benefits include Health/Dental/Vision Benefits, flexible spending account, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, and much more!

If you’re ready to make a significant difference in students’ lives and possess the qualifications to excel in this role, we welcome you to apply!
Position Requirements
What You’ll Bring to the Position:
A four-year University degree
Minimum of five years’ related experience in a post-secondary environment.
A combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills That Will Ensure Your Success in this Role:
Working knowledge of the organization, operation, and registration procedures.
Ability to define, analyze, evaluate, and interpret information.
Critical thinker and solutions focused
Experience with providing sound academic advice and interpreting academic policy is considered an asset.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a demonstrated ability to work with faculty, staff, and students from around the world with tact and diplomacy.
Commitment to establishing working relationships across campus constituencies.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Strong communication, time management and organizational skills.
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel, including features such as databases and pivot tables.
Basic experience with web content management software.
Basic experience with database software including data entry and report generation.
Basic experience with student registration systems.
Strong knowledge base of University policies and procedures and understanding of all programs.
Honesty, integrity and commitment to maintaining high professional standards.
Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team of highly motivated and experienced individuals.
Physical Demands
N/A
Pay Grade APT 4 Salary Range $64,7+6.00 - $87,436 Annually Status Term Work Hours
The Office of Student Services is open 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

May be required to work outside of regular operating hours to meet particular requirements of the unit.
Duration (if Term/Temporary) to August 31, 2026, with possibility of extension or becoming permanent Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information

Job Open Date
05/12/2025

Job Close Date
05/18/2025

Open Until Filled
No

Special Application Instructions
We know imposter syndrome can get in the way, so please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you. Submit your application today!

Diversity Statement
The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. Read more