Organizational Unit
University of Victoria -> Student Affairs -> Office of the Registrar and Enrolment Management
Location
University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)
Posting Close Date
15 October 2026
Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.
FTE
1.0
Salary Grade
$69,872.00 - $90,849.00
Additional Posting Information
N/A
Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.
Classification
SG8
Start Date
11/16/2026
End Date
10/15/2027
Employee Group:
PEA - Term
# of Hires Needed
2
Category
Other
Please note, there are two vacancies for this position with different term dates. Please clearly indicate in your cover letter which position you are applying for, or if you would like to be considered for both:- 993318: November 16, 2026 - September 30, 2027
- 993412: November 16, 2026 - October 15, 2027
The salary range for this position is:
- Recruitment range: $69,872 to $77,030. Starting salary is determined in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.
- Performance range: Up to $90,849. Progression beyond the recruitment range is available through annual performance increases, in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.
Job Summary
The Academic Advising Centre helps undergraduate students in the Faculties of Humanities, Science and Social Sciences at the university navigate and ensure that their graduation requirements are complete, whether they are newly admitted, first year or current undergraduates.
The Academic Adviser is part of the team responsible for developing and delivering academic success programs (including retention initiatives) as well as other programs, initiates and events hosted by Student Affairs and/or the university that support students in these faculties. Advisers may act as generalists and/or hold/be a subject matter expert for an assigned student population.
The Academic Adviser actively consults with students using a developmental approach to provide information, referrals and advice that will support students' planning and decision-making as it relates to their degree and life choices and with a focus on increasing student's skills and developing a shared understanding of the student's, Academic Adviser's and University's responsibilities. The day-to-day work of Academic Advisers includes responding to a broad range of queries from students, parents, faculty and staff, including telephone and email advising inquiries. In addition to providing services, the Academic Adviser is responsible for a large portfolio of Advising related administration.
As a result of the nature of the duties and responsibilities of this position, occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
Job Requirements
A bachelor's degree and at least 2 years academic advising experience that includes using student record systems and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) effectively and demonstrated communication, writing and presentation skills; and
Related experience communicating with students, including creating a virtual presence through the use of websites, social media, video production; delivering workshops and presentations; organizing major events and/or programs within a higher education environment;
(For targeted population positions, e.g. International) Has experience advising students in higher education for that population.)
Equivalent combinations of education, training and/or experience may be considered.
Preference may be given to applicants with experience or thorough knowledge of the University of Victoria's academic programs, policies and procedures.
In addition, this position requires:
- a genuine interest in the student experience;
- a commitment to UVic's strategic goals regarding student recruitment and retention.
- a dedication to maintaining a high level of accuracy;
- the ability to communicate effectively and engage others to effectively collaborate and achieve results;
- a capacity for processing a high volume of work in a high process environment;
- Effective information gathering and analytical skills
Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Ləkʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Ləkʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
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Additional Information
ADVA-2020-JD-Academic Advisor-SG8
