Admin & HR | Academic Skills Advisor - FT

Taking direction from the Manager, Academic Skills Centre, the Academic Skills Advisor (ASA) is responsible for designing and delivering programming and supporting students’ academic skills development in  areas including communication (such as reading, writing, speaking, and listening), academic integrity, critical thinking, presentation and research skills, university transition, goal-setting, time management, digital literacy, teamwork, study strategies, group work, project management and other student academic skills as needed.

Objectives:
As a resource for all students in credit-bearing programs at UVic, the ASA supports the academic skills development of students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The ASA works closely with UVic campus partners to promote the work of the Academic Skills Centre portfolio.

This position requires the equivalent of a graduate degree in Education or a related discipline, plus a minimum of two years’ experience teaching or tutoring in group and one-on-one settings at the university level. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
•    Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
•    An understanding of current trends in academic supports for students 
•    Knowledge and experience in supporting academic skills development at the undergraduate and graduate levels 
•    An understanding of the complex intersections of diversity that impact academic skills development
•    Knowledge of and ability to take research-informed approaches to facilitating successful student learning opportunities and implementing effective practices  
•    A proactive and collegial approach to teamwork and an ability to collaborate productively, build and maintain positive relationships with diverse individuals within LTSI and from other units on campus, and contribute to creating an inclusive working and learning environment.
•    Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and tailor communication style for different audiences and situations.
•    Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
•    Ability to apply project management best practices to achieve project goals/tasks on time.
•    Experience in using University Systems and Applications including learning technologies to support learning in face-to-face and online environments.
•    TESL certification is considered an asset.