Advisor, School of Business

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Job Summary:

The successful candidate will provide advising for prospective and registered School of Business students in accordance with the University procedures and regulations. Advising takes a holistic approach from pre-to-post University experience. The Advisor also manages admissions into, enrolment in, and graduation from the School of Business programs, provides support to faculty and administration in program-relevant developments, and provides administrative support to students and the School of Business in conjunction with the advising role.

Qualifications:

Required

• Completion of a diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution
• Minimum three years of related work experience in post-secondary institutions
• Minimum three years of experience related to the personal or academic development of an individual
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated evidence of Professionalism and Resourcefulness

Desirable

• Experience in admissiongraduation in undergraduate programs
• Experience in personal, professional and/or academic advising

About UFV:

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq’eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has four campus locations within the beautiful Fraser Valley in British Columbia. Recognized as one of BC’s top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community, and shape the future of 15,000 students.

Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here: www.ufv.ca/president/presidents-task-force-on-equity-diversity-and-inclusion/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-action-plan/

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.