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The Opportunity
Under the direction of the Dean of Arts, Deans designate, or the Senior BA Advisor, the B.A. Advisor provides academic support services for students enrolled in the undergraduate programs delivered by the Faculty of Arts. This position works directly with students, provides administration and analytical support to programs in the Faculty of Arts, engages in outreach activities when appropriate, liaises with faculty, assists other student support services and departments across campus, communicates with perspective, new, and current students about academic programs and services, and performs other activities related to student advising as assigned by their immediate supervisors.
Group affiliation for this position is with the Administrative, Professional & Confidential (APC) Group. The position is evaluated at a Group 5 (salary scale $57,127 - $73,621). Salary scale can be viewed here.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
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What you'll need
Qualifications
To be the successful B.A. Advisor you will possess a Undergraduate degree preferably in Arts. MA considered an asset, and a minimum of three to five years of related professional experience. Highly developed oral and written communication skills; International experience and intercultural competence; Experience teaching/mentoring adults, and making presentations; Professional judgment and discretion; Strong analytical skills; Demonstrated skill in using common office, desktop publishing and communication software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Net web tools).
A little bit about us
Saint Mary’s University
Saint Mary's University is one of Canada's top primary undergraduate universities--known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada's best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary's provides our 7,000 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada's east coast, Saint Mary's University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary's University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a world without limits.
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Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Please visit https://www.smu.ca/about/work-at-smu.html to reference the job posting and description and click on "Apply through CareerBeacon" to submit your application or click on "Apply Now" on CareerBeacon.
Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Three Professional References
The position will be posted on September 20, 2022 and applications should be received no later than 4:30pm on October 4, 2022. No telephone calls please.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed here on the Saint Mary's University Human Resources website
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who identify as Black, Indigenous, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Preference will also be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
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