Job Description

Who We Are

The Department plays a constructive role in humanities education and research at SFU. Through our activities (teaching, research, and outreach activities) and the multidisciplinary nature of our expertise, a community of colleagues and students emerges that participates in fruitful discussions on religion, reason, imagination, citizenship, justice, identity, and the quest for a good life. The Department of Global Humanities at SFU, which is also home to the SNF Centre for Hellenic Studies and the Institute for the Humanities, has a positive, collegial atmosphere and is strongly supportive of staff members\xe2\x80\x99 strengths, interests, and career progress. More information about the department, including its course offerings, and the university can be found on our website at https://www.sfu.ca/globalhumanities.html. The campus is located on Burnaby Mountain in Metro Vancouver. Vancouver is a scenic, waterfront city located minutes from the mountains and offers a wide range of outdoor activities. It has a reputation as a clean, safe, multicultural, and ethnically diverse city and is one of the very top cities in the world in which to live and work.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager, Academic & Administrative Services, the Undergraduate Advisor provides advice to potential and registered undergraduate students of the academic requirements for the Department of Humanities, World Literature Program, and Asia Canada Program. The incumbent responds to inquiries regarding the undergraduate programs, including program planning, course offerings and selection, and degree requirements; clarifies university regulations by interpreting the academic calendar; and assists with the undergraduate registration process, programs of study, and graduation evaluations and activities including curriculum and scheduling.

The Undergraduate Advisor acts as resource person for the Administrator, Undergraduate Curriculum Chair and Program Directors by providing a range of analytical information; coordinates the process of post-secondary transfer credit requests; and prepares promotional materials for internal and external publicity, including maintenance and oversight of program websites and other media.

Our ideal candidate is committed to a people-centered approach, prioritizing the support of our undergraduate students, faculty, and fellow staff in their research and studies within the Department of Global Humanities, the SNF Centre for Hellenic Studies and the Institute for the Humanities. They act with professionalism and integrity and communicate clearly and effectively.

Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree in Arts and three years of related experience in post-secondary program and registration services or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Excellent analytical reasoning, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise mature judgment, initiative, diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to work flexible or additional hours, and attend events.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• 4 weeks\xe2\x80\x99 vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
• And more!

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact .

Simon Fraser University