RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide counselling and advice to current and prospective students coming to the Urban and Inner-City (UIC) campus, with respect to academic programs and degree and graduation requirements, and monitor students’ progress in academic programs.
• Work with non-traditional students in a face-to-face fashion to support them in coping with home-based problems.
• Organize and facilitate successful Beginning University Successfully (BUS) applicants’ orientation process.
• Evaluate applicants to UIC program who do not have grade 12 and are seeking mature student access
• Support students through often complex admissions and registration process: explain process; assist in assembling and submitting required paperwork. 
• Support students in applying for financial support, Employment and Income Assistance and Employment Insurance funding where possible, including assistance with preparation of required paperwork and communicating/negotiating with applicable authorities
• Work with non-traditional students in making course selections through Webadvisor
• Advise non-traditional students in making course selections and UIC certificate/degree planning as well as ensuring that they have appropriate study skills, and writing skills.
• Provide information on the rules and regulations of the University and/or explaining the process for Appeals, for example, and supporting students in appeal processes
• Inform UIC students about changes in admission requirements or program information.
• Conduct mandatory advising for new and returning conditional and probationary status students, as required by Senate, prior to registration
• Take regular appointments, extra walk-ins and telephone inquiries as necessary from students regarding UIC program advising
• Assess and evaluate academic program participation of probationary students, course overloads, course withdrawals
• Provide personalized attention, arrange support services for students in the UIC program with special needs i.e. disability services
• Plan, jointly with UIC Chair/Faculty, quarterly community outreach strategies and specific outreach objectives. 
• Negotiate with community-based organizations (CBOs) special arrangements to enable their staff to take the UIC program
• Organize and speak at informational meetings on-site at 527 Selkirk Ave and later at Merchants Corner for organizations that are potential sources of UIC students
• Maintain updated information on funding and sponsorship regulations, UW entrance requirements, UW student supports, and UIC program options
• Identify, on an ongoing basis, newcomer, women and Aboriginal groups for recruitment; advise potential students regarding eligibility and procedures.
• Manage UIC Opportunity Fund. Review and assess bursary applications, monitor and manage budget
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A university undergraduate degree or college diploma preferred, graduate degree an asset
• Life Skills Coach Certification/Counselling certificate an asset
• Must have thorough knowledge of all B.A. degree programs and graduation requirements or comparable knowledge and the ability to acquire knowledge in these areas
• Knowledge of the university experience for single parent, newcomers, Aboriginal students, including issues and opportunities
• Must have experience working with low income, Aboriginal, Immigrant and Refugee communities
• Must have a knowledge and experience in working on community development
• Must have office and computer skills, and experience working in an office setting
• Must be comfortable with working in an off campus North End location in the midst of low-income community
• Must have an understanding of the strengths and capacities of, as well as the barriers and challenges faced by inner-city  neighborhoods  
• Must have experience dealing with conflict in an appropriate manner 
• Must have demonstrated leadership, interpersonal and communication skills including public speaking
• Must have effective computer skills
• Must have the ability to manage an office, and to plan, organize and prioritize office management functions
• Must be able to take initiative and work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Must be able to assess student interests, aptitudes and goals
• Must be fair, flexible and able to adapt to a cross-cultural setting
• Must be able to operate comfortably and effectively in ‘two worlds’: an inner-city environment; and a university environment.
• Must have a belief in and be committed to the idea that ‘non-traditional’ inner-city residents can succeed at University
• Must be sensitive to the needs and concerns of students

Hiring Range: $49,322.00 - $55,728.40
Position Category: Full-time, Continuing
Probation/Trial Period: 910 working hours or six (6) months, whichever occurs first
Salary Range: $49,322.00, - $65,738.40
Start Date: As soon as possible

An equivalent combination of education, experience and skills may be considered.

The Collective Agreement between The University of Winnipeg and The Association of Employees Supporting Education Services (AESES), Clause 6.3, Selection for Vacancy, states: The Employer agrees that Employees with seniority shall have preference in connection with appointments so far as it is practicable to do so, provided that their qualifications are relatively equal.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.  In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, first preference must be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.