Academic Advisor, Scholarships and Awards

Job summary

The Academic Advisor is responsible for providing academic and financial guidance to Rotman Commerce students, specifically managing the scholarships and awards portfolio. This includes coordinating funding opportunities, monitoring student progress, and developing programming to support academic success.

Job details

Date Posted: 09/14/2026Req ID: 50176Faculty/Division: School of ManagementDepartment: Rotman CommerceCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Position Number: 00044098Existing Vacancy: Yes Description:About us:The Rotman School of Management is part of the University of Toronto, a global centre of research and academic excellence at the heart of Canada’s commercial and financial capital. Rotman is a catalyst for transformative learning, insights and public engagement, bringing together diverse views and initiatives around a defining purpose: to create value for business and society. We make a fundamental promise – Here’s where it changes – to our students, our partners and the broader community. Everyone at Rotman, faculty and staff, plays a role in bringing that promise to life.Your opportunity:The Rotman Commerce program is offered jointly by the Rotman School of Management and the Faculty of Arts and Science. It is a highly respected, highly competitive program within the business, financial and academic communities. Rotman Commerce serves approximately 3,400 in-program undergraduate business students as well as over 18,000 graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce program. Rotman Commerce offers its students a rich and rigorous academic program alongside ample opportunities to develop themselves personally and professionally.As the Academic Advisor, you will be responsible for ensuring that Rotman Commerce students receive accurate, timely and responsive advising on academic matters (e.g. program and course selection, academic policy/procedure, program progression and degree requirements etc.) and charged more generally with developing and delivering programs and advising on matters related to a portfolio/area of focus, in this case, the scholarships and awards portfolio. This includes coordinating and administering Rotman Commerce and Faculty of Arts & Science scholarships and awards; advising students on funding opportunities, eligibility requirements, and application processes; overseeing application, review, adjudication, and renewal processes; developing scholarship-related resources and programming; and communicating with students and relevant University and Rotman Commerce stakeholders.Your responsibilities will include: Advising students on academic and/or financial matters by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual's background Creating environments in which individuals can disclose personal circumstances impacting success Providing detailed information on program and/or course eligibility requirements, procedures, policies and deadlines; analyzing service delivery and/or internal processes and recommending improvements Monitoring student degree progress Keeping well-informed on the research, literature, theory, trends and best practices for post-secondary success Liaising with colleagues to encourage the use of best practices and consistent programming Developing program and service materials Conceptualizing, organizing and executing program activities; leading seminars and/or workshops Essential Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience Minimum four (4) years full time, more progressively senior work experience in student advising, student services or related area Demonstrated skills, training and experience in advising on academic and programmatic matters, student development programming and group facilitation in a University setting Knowledge and experience in academic policy and procedure - preferably in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto Experience with assessment and evaluation methods Experience developing and interpreting financial reports, spreadsheets and databases Experience creating and delivering student programming Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work; strong attention to detail, demonstrated initiative and discretion Well developed oral and written communication skills with exceptional presentation and group facilitation skills Ability to work effectively with highly diverse and demanding communities of students Demonstrated good judgment and ability to interact with others with tact, courtesy and patience Ability to work under pressure and with a large volume of work under limited supervision. Must be able to work independently and work as part of a team Excellent computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and email Assets (Nonessential): Knowledge in the practical application of student development theory Working knowledge of ROSI or similar Student Record System Experience using social networking tools for student outreach and advising To be successful in this role you will be: Approachable Diplomatic Organized Problem solver Self-directed Team player Closing Date: 09/22/2026, 11:59PM ETEmployee Group: USW Appointment Type: Budget - Term Schedule: Full-TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 12 -- $81,312. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $103,986. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. Job Category: Student ServicesRecruiter: Jen Salerno Lived Experience StatementCandidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position. Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

What you’ll do

The Academic Advisor is responsible for providing academic and financial guidance to Rotman Commerce students, specifically managing the scholarships and awards portfolio. This includes coordinating funding opportunities, monitoring student progress, and developing programming to support academic success.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and possess at least four years of progressively senior experience in student advising or services. Strong knowledge of academic policies, financial reporting, and excellent communication skills are essential for this role.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Group Facilitation · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• data management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Academic advising
• Student services
• Scholarship administration
• Program coordination
• Financial reporting
• Data management
• Student development
• Group facilitation
• Communication
• Presentation skills
• Problem solving
• MS Office
• Excel
• Policy interpretation
• Stakeholder management
• Student Services
• Academic Advising
• Tactfulness
• Patience
• Competitive Programming
• Student Development Theory
• Diplomacy
• Self-Discipline
• Student Development
• Microsoft Excel
• Research
• Adjudication
• Management
• Spreadsheets
• Computer Literacy
• Financial Statements
• Problem Solving
• Job Evaluation
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Advising
• Detail Oriented

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