BCOM Academic Advisor Sobey School of Business
BCOM Academic Advisor Sobey School of Business
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Date Posted: April 17 2025
Posting Deadline: May 1 2025
Department: Sobey School of Business
Type of Employment: Permanent Fulltime
Group Affiliation: APC Group Group 5 $59435 $76595 annually)
At Saint Marys University you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility diversity and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the Universitys success. We are currently looking to fill the position of BCOM Academic Advisor to join the Sobey School of Business.
What we offer
As a team member at Saint Marys we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Defined Contribution Pension plan
- Vacation
- Personal days
- Flexible Workplace
- Professional development
- Holiday closure
- Summer hour schedule
- Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit
Job Information and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the BCOM Senior Academic Advisor the BCOM Academic Advisor:
- Works with the staff of BCOM Academic Success and Advising Centre to ensure a welcoming and supportive environment for all students.
- Provides academic advising to BCOM students; assists students with course selection to ensure program requirements are met; assists students with the sequencing of courses to meet their needs.
- Creates and maintains accurate student advising records using appropriate student systems.
- Works closely with students participating in the Back in Business Academic Success program; works with students to develop individualized success strategies with regular check ins and monitors students progress closely.
- Organizes and facilitates group advising sessions for targeted student groups (specific majors atrisk students Deans list varsity athletics etc.
- Works with the Sobey School of Business Communications Office Career Services Enrolment Services Student Affairs and Services and other student support offices around campus to coordinate activities and raise the profile of the BCOM Advising Centre.
- Supports the development implementation and continuous improvement of BCOM advising processes and information a management to ensure efficient holistic studentcentric operations.
- Maintains the BCOM Academic Success and Advising Centre Brightspace Information page to ensure proper information is available to students through this platform.
- Collects and analyses data relevant to BCOM students and graduates as required by the Program Manager Associate Dean (Academic) BCOM Program Coordinator and the Dean including retention reports probation reports and other statistics.
Experience and Education Requirements
To be the successful BCOM Academic Advisor you will have:
- An Undergraduate degree.
- Minimum three to five years related professional experience in a helping profession.
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
- Experience developing implementing and facilitating programs.
- Proven experience building relationships with key stakeholders.
- Professional judgment and discretion.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Demonstrated skill in using common office desktop publishing and communication software (e.g. Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
- Experience with Ellucian CRM Advise and Banner considered an asset.
Application Details
Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on Apply Now and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Three Professional References
Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.
At Saint Marys University equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect we encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however preference will be given to applicants who selfidentify as Black/African Nova Scotians Indigenous peoples racialized persons/visible minorities persons with disabilities and women. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process please contact Talent Acquisition at emailprotected.
A little bit about us
Saint Marys University
Saint Marys University is one of Canadas top primarily undergraduate universities known for its international collaborations leadership in entrepreneurship and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts Science Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canadas best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Marys provides our more than 6400 students with a place that fosters possibility excellent research opportunities and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax Nova Scotia on Canadas east coast Saint Marys University is marked by iconic buildings green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Marys University community is committed to a prosperous future for the worlda World without limits.
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Employment Type
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