financial advisor

Student Affairs is a collection of integrated units that collaborates with faculty, staff and students to enhance the student experience. We promote an inclusive, holistic and student-centric approach to learning and academic success and act as a professional resource in the delivery of evidence-based student enrolment, wellness, development and academic support programs and services. Reporting to the Manager, Student Success Advising, the Student Success Advisor will promote student success and retention, working intentionally, guided by measurable learning outcomes, to assist students with making informed decisions in the co-creation of meaningful educational plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide holistic advising to the student population, taking into consideration students’ academic and career goals, interests and strengths over the course of the student life cycle.
• Support students in transition (into university and within programs), transfer students, and students “at risk,” by taking a positive and strengths-based approach. Assist students in developing problem-solving and decision-making skills, and aid in their understanding of their responsibility for their progress.
• Assist students in the development of educational plans that support program choice of study, career exploration, strengths and goal identification. Enhance students’ awareness of available educational and career resources, and make appropriate and purposeful referrals.
• Facilitate the development, implementation and assessment of programs and services that promote student learning, development and retention.
• Monitor student caseload; analyze data, ensure proactive follow up, propose process improvement opportunities; submit reports and ensure accurate data collection.
• Establish rapport with students, groups, colleagues, and others that acknowledge differences in lived experiences.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus. Some weekend and evening work may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a related field with three to five years’ experience working with students in a post-secondary setting (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Previous experience in academic and/or career advising/counseling.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to interact with diverse constituents and to provide high quality support and service to students.

Assets

• Experience in program planning, assessment and/or event planning.

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies in particular:

• Respect & Inclusion
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication
• Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration. We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above.