Position Title: Academic Advising, Student Assistant
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Employment Dates: May 4 – September 4, 2026
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Rate of Pay: $17.60/hour plus Vacation Pay as determined by HR Policy
Job Description: The incumbent will assist with general office duties as well as research/special projects that may be assigned.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Assisting with data entry
- Triaging student inquiries
- Providing general academic advising information and direction to resources
- Aiding students with building their course timetable
- Helping with walk-in traffic (triaging/providing direction to other offices)
- Research projects
- Assist with preparing for and attending events to represent the academic advising office
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must apply and be approved for the NUWORK Program
- First year university completed
- Office experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to be an independent worker and an active team member
- Proficient research skills
- Ability to work on campus
This Position is subject to budgetary approval
To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter (in one document) referencing the job title in the subject line and three (3) references to studentjobs@nipissingu.ca. A separate email for each position must be submitted if applying for multiple positions.
We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. You must be able to provide proof of being a full-time post-secondary student, have a valid work study permit and a Social Insurance Number in order to work on-campus.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
