Graduate Advisor- Hybrid - 136857

Under general direction of the Student Affairs Manager and in consultation with the Chair, MSO, and faculty committees, this position provides programmatic and academic advising to prospective and current graduate students in the Chemical Engineering and NanoEngineering Programs. Coordinates graduate admissions including outreach, matriculation and graduation; coordinates financial support for incoming graduate students, including recommendations for Teaching Assistant, Reader and Tutor hours; charged with full responsibility for the financial aspects of graduate student support; manages a computerized database and produces reports and/or recommendations based on evaluation of data. Reviews, coordinates, and edits the quarterly schedule of classes and orders textbooks. Prepares and updates student affairs/academic program content for the department website. This position also assists and serves as the back up to undergraduate affairs.

• Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.

• Knowledge of and demonstrated working experience in student affairs operation at the university level.

• Working knowledge of graduate and undergraduate admissions policies and procedures.

• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral skills with the ability to compose original and/or confidential correspondence and reports. Ability to write accurate and detailed correspondence, reports, and procedures.

• Ability to work with diverse populations.

• Skills in service orientation, organization, active listening, and critical thinking. Demonstrated ability at presenting a positive, professional and helpful impression and working as a team member.

• Ability to resolve conflicts while encouraging and developing collaborative positive professional relationships.

• Ability to utilize independent decision-making skills.

• Demonstrated effective problem solving skills.

• Ability to identify research and analyze complex situations, recommend solutions and determine action steps to be taken to affect resolutions.

• Ability to multi-task; verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignment with minimal direction.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Exhibit tact, diplomacy, flexibility and courtesy in a professional manner.

• Job offer contingent upon clear background check.

• Must be willing to work occasional overtime for special events or projects.

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive materials and issues. CANRA requirement.

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