Academic Advisor

COMPETITION REFERENCE 

C24-25-PNE-13

POSITION
Academic Advisor

DEPARTMENT
Student Services

PREDECESSOR
Rachael Fieldsend

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
Sean Scott

WORK LOCATION
325, boul. de la Cité-des-Jeunes, Gatineau QC, J8Y 6T3
 

TYPE OF HIRING
Regular Full-Time
 

WORK SCHEDULE
Monday to Friday 35 hours per week
Schedule to be determined
 

ANNUAL SALARY (PER YEAR)
$53,054.00 - $90,950.00

SUMMARY:

The Academic Advisor's primary role is to support students in their transition to college, guide them through their academic progression, and help prepare them for future post-secondary experiences.
The Academic Advisor provides guidance and information to students regarding their program and course selection, available services and options, the Règlement des études collégiales, and the College's evaluation policies and remain knowledgeable about admission requirements to effectively assist students with their academic journey and program progression.

DUTIES:
Under the supervision of the Director of Student Services, some of the specific duties of an Academic Advisor are to:

• Advise and assist students in understanding their program and progression, including diploma requirements, course selection, workload, course withdrawals and abandonments, extended graduation paths, incomplete notations, summer school, and online/commandite options.
• Advise and assist students with program changes.
• Advise and assist students in navigating college regulations, including academic accommodations, ongoing learning accommodations, academic standing and advancement, grade reviews, and teacher complaints.
• Participate in the academic appeal process under Bylaw 5.
• Advise and assist students with university planning, including admission requirements, applications, and scholarship applications.
• Refer students to additional support resources, such as career and personal counselling, Accessibility Services, financial aid, Learning Centre resources, and educational technician assistance.
• Assist students with administrative services, including transcript requests, registration confirmations, and other related tasks.
• Refer academic issues to Academic Services for follow-up, such as summer course requirements and concerns raised by students regarding teaching and evaluation practices under Policy 5.
• Participate in the development and implementation of promotional materials and activities, such as the Student Viewbook, Open House, Heritage Day, Parent Information Night, and High School Education Fairs.
• Participate in student success and perseverance activities, including Orientation, probation follow-up, the Mid-term Saver event, and the Graduation Ceremony.
• Participate in program evaluation activities.
• Participate in committees to review college, program, and departmental bylaws, policies, and related procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a specialization appropriate to the position (i.e.: Education, Counselling, Academic and Vocational Information, Psychology, etc.).
• Must be bilingual in both English and French (written, spoken and comprehension).

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be diligent, dynamic, creative and detail oriented.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and could work as part of a team.
• Must be able to work effectively with respect to deadlines and produce accurate results.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt quickly to different situations.
• Must have a strong work ethic and exercise discretion.
• Experience related to the position will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of the Cégep system in the context of education in Québec will be considered an asset.

Interested candidates should apply ONLINE through the College website located in the Career page at www.cegep-heritage.qc.ca/manitou/.
 

Above the job posting, click on “apply”. You will be able to create an account and upload your resume and cover letter.
 

Please note that only ONLINE applications will be considered.
 

N.B.: Candidates may be required to submit to selection tests. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cégep Heritage College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible and ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities.