Academic Advisor

Department: Academic Advising
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

Number of Positions: 2

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Duties and Responsibilities

Academic Advising (90%)

Provide academic advising and support to undergraduate students to promote academic success, timely progression, and informed decision-making.

• Advise students on degree requirements, program options, course selection, and graduation eligibility

• Meet with students individually (in person, virtually, or by email/phone) to provide academic guidance and interpret university policies and regulations

• Support students with course load planning, program changes, academic difficulties, and progression concerns

• Review and approve academic requests such as course substitutions, Letters of Permission, exchanges, withdrawals, and co-op sequencing changes

• Complete graduation checks and maintain accurate, confidential advising records

• Refer students to appropriate campus resources and services as needed

• Contribute to advising initiatives, committees, professional development, and continuous improvement activities

• Provide occasional operational or front-desk support as required

• Recognize and appropriately respond to students exhibiting signs of distress or mental health challenges, providing support within the scope of the advising role and referring to campus resources as appropriate.

• Deliver difficult or distressing academic information (e.g., academic standing, progression concerns) with empathy, professionalism, and clarity.

Employee Type: Regular
Position Number: 10925360
Classification: P&M FT- Band 04
Professional/Managerial Salary Bands
The target hiring salary for this position is minimum and up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade.

*Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 03/05/2026
Closing Date: 03/19/2026