Senior Academic Advisor

Athabasca University's Department of Learner Support Services is currently recruiting for a full-time permanent Senior Academic Advisor. 
 

First consideration will be given to internal applicants according to the AUPE Collective Agreement, Article 11.02.

The Position: 

This position is responsible for providing information, academic advising, and related assistance to current program students accessing Athabasca University courses, programs, and services. Advising focus includes certificate, diploma, and undergraduate degree programs.

 

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in related area. *
• Minimum of 3 years academic advising experience. *
• One or more years experience in a post-secondary education setting, preferably within a virtual environment.
• Commitment to establishing positive working relationships within the immediate team, as well as across student services and academic units.
• Strong time management, prioritization, multi-tasking, technical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think clearly, logically, and search for solutions to potential issues. Familiarity and competency with necessary job technology.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team of highly motivated and experienced individuals. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, constantly evolving, near-virtual environment. Honesty, integrity, and commitment to maintaining high professional standards.
• The ability to be patient, understanding and helpful given the high degree of contact with students and other representatives is a must. Working with a team of service providers and assisting students are the critical components of this position.
• Demonstrated use of written and oral communication skills is essential (e.g., listening, problem solving, conflict resolution and investigative skills).
• Flexibility in working hours and scheduled tasks may be required.
  • *An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

The full job description can be viewed at: Senior Academic Advisor 

For further information regarding this position, please contact Rhonda Guay, Coordinator, Academic Advising and Counselling Services, at [email protected].

 

 

Athabasca First

Wherever possible, AU seeks to attract and hire qualified team members to reside in the Athabasca region. We will offer relocation assistance for the right candidate should you decide to relocate to the Town of Athabasca. As a resident of the town or county of Athabasca, you can choose to work on and from our beautiful campus in Athabasca.

To discover the Town and Region of Athabasca, go to: Visit Athabasca.

What AU Offers: 

Benefits and Pension eligibility differs based on employee group and may include:

• Defined Benefits Pension Plan
• Alberta Health Care
• Extended Health Care
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Vacation
• Office Closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Discretionary Benefit Fund
• AU Course Allowance
• A Variety of Leaves (e.g., Maternity/Parental/Adoption, Compassionate Care, etc.)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Educational credentials will be verified before an offer of employment is extended. An offer of employment is conditional upon verification of educational credentials. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. 

Athabasca University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, persons of any gender identity and expression, and members of visible minorities. 

Where applicants have equal skills, abilities, and experience, candidates residing within or willing to relocate to the County of Athabasca will be given preference.

Working outside of Canada is not supported by Athabasca University. You are legally not permitted to work for Athabasca University if you are living outside of Canada.