Program Advisor Faculty of Arts -
Program Advisor Faculty of Arts -
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17-03-2025
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The Program Advisor provides advice to students with respect to education planning academic goals and course selection. This position will work with students from preadmission inquiry through to graduation; it proactively encourages students to complete credentials in a timely manner.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for advising students in assigned programs. Assists with coverage in other programs as required.
- Responds to student inquiries develops program plans and advises on course selection.
- Researches and makes recommendations on admission requirements and transfer credit assessments.
- Works closely with Associate Deans and Program Coordinators.
- Conducts degree audits for student graduations.
- Works closely with Enrolment Services Recruiting Delivery and Registrars Office on resolving issues relating to admissions and advising.
- Establishes rapport with students within portfolio.
- Takes a studentcentered approach and receives student referrals.
- Approves and prepares letters of permission for program students to take nonTRU courses.
- Assists students with program planning for Study Abroad semesters.
- Recognition transfer credit and block transfer articulation guidelines.
- Engages in continuous training and professional development related to assigned programs.
- Organize and represent TRU Faculty of Arts at career fairs trade shows and recruiting events.
- May provide training to other staff relating to course and program advising admissions processes advising theory/practice and systems management.
REPORTS TO
Dean Faculty of Arts
Requirements
EDUCATION:
- Fouryear undergraduate university degree in a relevant discipline
EXPERIENCE:
- Three years related work experience including:
- Minimum of two years experience in a postsecondary institution or relatededucational environment assessing students previous education skills andbackground in order to identify future goals.
- One year working in a fastpaced environment
- One year student advising experience
SKILLS KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB
- Good organization skills including the ability to set priorities multitask and work with minimal supervision and remain focused on objectives
- Ability to interpret admissions and transfer credit policies and guidelines to recognize exceptions and to take appropriate action to resolve problems
- Intermediate research and analytical skills
- Ability to investigate and listen in order to solve problems and provide solutions
- Aptitude for exacting and precise work a high degree of accuracy thoroughness and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a widely diverse student population and coworkers and across functional areas of the institution
- Strong computer skills including student admissions and transfer credit modules and MS Office
- Ability to maintain a studentfocused as well as salesfocused approach
- Familiarity with BC postsecondary education
- Comprehensive knowledge of TRU programs and courses
- Knowledge of studenttracking applications and tools
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Sitting at desk and computer for long periods of time
- General office conditions
- Travel may be required
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
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