Academic Advisor

1 month ago


Edmonton, Canada MacEwan University Full time

ACADEMIC ADVISOR
- FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE**Competition No.** 24.02.43

**CATEGORY**

**SALARY**

**CLOSING DATE**
- Full-Time Continuing (35 hours per week)
MSA Band E (Steps 1-8): $29.61 - $43.05 per hour
- About Us
- MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton's diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.
- Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 59 programs to more than 18,000 full
- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.Opportunity

MacEwan University invites applicants for a full-time continuing Academic Advisor opportunity with our Faculty of Arts and Science. Reporting to the Associate Dean, Operations, you will support both the Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BSc), programs, helping students in pursuing academic success at MacEwan University.

Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

- Communicating the comprehensive knowledge regarding the BA degree and the BSc degree, as well as relevant MacEwan University policies and procedure;
- Developing information resources and processes;
- Facilitating activities supporting student recruitment, success and retention;
- Providing information, advising, and support to students and parents/guardians, faculty, staff, and external contacts;
- De-escalating situations with external and internal clients; and
- Performing various administrative duties in support of the student engagement functions and acting as a resource for other programs and departments within the University.

**SKILLS**

You will have:

- The ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing;
- Strong problem-solving skills;
- The ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships;
- The ability to work independently;
- The ability to prioritize your work and multi-task; and
- Strong presentation skills.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
- A minimum of two years of experience in a post-secondary institution working with students.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

**BENEFITS**

When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

- Competitive base pay
- Generous vacation time
- Secure pension plan
- Flexible benefits package
- Continuous learning culture
- Opportunities for career growth


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