Academic Skills Advisor - (991349.5) - #231113

Organizational Unit University of Victoria -> VP Academic -> Learning and Teaching Support and Innovation Location University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)
Posting Close Date 9 July 2026 Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date FTE 0.5 Salary Grade $66,826.00 - $86,884.00 Additional Posting Information N/A Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable Classification SG7 Employee Group: PEA - Regular # of Hires Needed 1 Category Education, Training, and Library About this Opportunity

Non-standard work hours (for example, weekend or evenings such as Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 6pm) may be required. Please note the position that is base funded for 0.5 FTE, however, additional paid hours may be required during periods of peak demand.

The salary range for this position is:

• Recruitment range: $66,826 to $73,674. Starting salary is determined in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.
• Performance range: Up to $86,884. Progression beyond the recruitment range is available through annual performance increases, in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.

Job Summary

Mandate:
Taking direction from the Director, Student Academic Success, the Academic Skills Advisor (ASA) is responsible for supporting students with academic and professional communication skills, including writing, reading, speaking, presentation, and discipline-specific communication practices, which form a core component of students’ broader academic skills development. The ASA supports students to build the skills, strategies, and confidence needed for academic success at university. This includes fostering critical thinking, academic integrity, effective study habits, exam preparation, time management, goal setting, teamwork, management of academic projects and collaborative assignments, and digital literacy.

Objectives:
As a resource for all students in credit-bearing programs at UVic, the ASA supports the foundational academic skills development of students at the undergraduate and graduate levels and applies learner-centred, strengths-based, and research-informed approaches that foster student autonomy and self-regulated learning.

Job Requirements

This position requires the equivalent of a Master’s degree in Education, Adult Education, Educational Psychology, Communications or a related discipline including but not limited to Communications Studies, English, Applied Linguistics, plus a minimum of two years of experience teaching or tutoring academic and professional communication and other academic skills in individual and group settings within a post-secondary environment. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in supporting the development of academic and professional communication skills, including writing, reading, speaking, presentation, and discipline specific communication practices within a post-secondary environment.
• Experience supporting students from diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds, including Indigenous students, first-generation students, mature learners, multilingual learners, and other equity-deserving groups.
• Experience supporting students as they navigate changing academic and communication expectations, including students entering university for the first time, transitioning between undergraduate and graduate study, or participating in bridging and pathway programs.
• Knowledge of the post-secondary student experience and ability to navigate and refer to students to appropriate campus resources, including an understanding of current trends in academic supports for students.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport, apply strength-based coaching approaches, and respond to diverse and complex student needs with professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment.
• Demonstrated AI literacy, including knowledge of institutional policies and guidance; the ability to help students critically evaluate GenAI outputs; and the ability to support ethical, responsible, and effective use of AI tools in academic work.
• Demonstrated digital literacy and experience using learning technologies, educational technologies, and online learning platforms to support student learning face-to-face, blended, and online environments.
• A proactive and collegial approach to teamwork and an ability to collaborate productively, build and maintain positive relationships with diverse individuals within LTI 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.
• Experience maintaining service records, contributing to program evaluation, and using data to inform and improve coaching practice and programming.
• Experience supporting professional, technical, or discipline-specific communication is considered an asset.
• TESL certification is considered an asset.

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.

Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.

Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [email protected] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.