Undergraduate Advisor and Coordinator

At the University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support & opportunities that empower you to advance your career. Explore how we can bring big ideas to life, together. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise. As part of our workforce, you can do what you do best, every day. Learn more about our recruitment process. **Job Requisition ID:** 2026-03539 **Time Type:** Full time **Employee Group:** Staff **Job Category:** Academic Advising **Employment Type:** Permanent **Department:** Faculty of Arts - Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business - Administration and Recruitment **Hiring Range:** $61,954.88 - $77,443.60 **Posting Information:** This posting is for an existing vacancy. The internal posting deadline for this position is *November 12, 2026,* at 11:59PM. **Job Description:** Primary Purpose The Undergraduate Advisor and Coordinator plays a key role in supporting undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts. The Advisor provides academic advising, supports student engagement initiatives, and ensures alignment with University policies and procedures. This position works closely with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners to foster academic success and enhance the undergraduate student experience. Key Accountabilities Academic Advising and Student Support: * Provides comprehensive advising to undergraduate students on academic matters including course selection, degree requirements, preregistration, program transfers, academic standing, petitions, grievances and university regulations. * Assists students in navigating personal and academic challenges by connecting them with appropriate campus resources (e.g., AccessAbility Services, Counselling Services, Student Success Office). * Supports students on co-op pathways, exchange opportunities, and program progression planning. * Maintains up-to-date knowledge of curriculum changes and university academic policies. * Monitors the academic progress of students through the use of data extracts and provides outreach/academic counselling to students in academic trouble. * Assists the Associate Director(s) with student academic progression, including assessing academic standing in borderline cases, and communicating with students. * Co-ordinates student academic progression and advisement. This responsibility includes assessing students’ academic standing and completion of course requirements; communicating with the Associate Director(s) regarding problem cases; and generating appropriate comments for the Office of the Registrar. * Retains signing authority for the approval of academic program changes, course changes, marks processing, Petitions for Exception to Academic Regulations, and Recommendations to Graduate. * In consultation with the AUO, assists students with Letter of Permission requests includin