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Posting Summary

Posting Number: CPM-8286
Position Title: Manager, Student Advising
Department: LSE-Lassonde School of Engineering - Office of the Dean
Affiliation: CPM
Salary Grade: F
Hiring Salary Range: $76,792 - $86,391
Maximum of Salary Range: $105,589
Duration: Continuing Full-Time
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
 
Purpose:
The Manager, Student Advising plays a vital role in the creation and management of an innovative one-stop centre for the Lassonde School of Engineering (LSE). This position will work closely with the Assistant Dean, Students to develop and implement an academic advising model for new and current students (both under-graduate and graduate) in this new professional school. This position works closely with the management team to support students throughout their experience with LSE, from recruitment to graduation; and provides a full-range of academic support services, including academic advising, petitions & appeals supports, academic honesty processes & education, and various registrarial functions (i.e. degree audits, calendars & publications, course enrolment data and reporting, convocation support, etc.).
 
Education:
Minimum undergraduate degree required (preferably in engineering, science or technology).
 
Experience:
5 years’ experience in the administration of academic programs or student services; exposure to and knowledge of academic and governance structures within a university environment. Strong leadership and staff management skills. Experience managing in a unionized environment. Experience in academic advising, student services, registration, and have demonstrable management-level skills. Excellent technological skills including database management and statistical analysis.
 
Skills:
Demonstrated skill in providing outstanding student services and promoting student success. Personnel management; excellent analytical and planning ability, including setting priorities; strong communications skills, including discretion, judgment and integrity; excellent writing, editing and organizational skills; demonstrated skill in report writing, including analysis, interpretation, evaluation; proven ability to exercise initiative; financial management skills; excellent interpersonal skills; proficiency with various computer programs, including Microsoft Office (intermediate level in word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint and databases); familiarity with the on-line Student Information System.
 
Cover Letter Required: Yes
 
Dates:
Internal Posting Date: March 11, 2013
Internal Application Deadline: Posted until filled
 
Extended Posting Date: March 11, 2013
Extended Application Deadline: Posted until filled
 
External Posting Date: March 11, 2013
External Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Please Note: All applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the posted deadline date.

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