Academic Advisor

Position Information

**Job Title**
- Academic Advisor - Indigenous Focus**Appointment Type**
- Full-time Continuing**Position Dates**
- Full-time Continuing**Hours per week/FTE**
- 35**About the Position**

As an Academic Advisor you will work with prospective and current students in a holistic and proactive way as they progress through their Lethbridge Polytechnic experience. You will provide information and guidance regarding program options, academic planning, supports for students, and polytechnic policies and practices, including: admissions, graduation, transfers and program outcomes. While this role serves all students, it includes a specific focus on the unique needs of Indigenous learners. We are seeking a team member with a connection to Indigenous culture, heritage, and lived experience that will help to enrich our learning environment and support the needs of our students through a lens of cultural inclusivity and understanding.

This role requires a high degree of initiative, flexibility, and problem solving. Academic Advisors research, analyze, develop, and deliver services through a variety of channels. Essential skills for this position include: problem solving, excellent written and verbal communication, rapport building, time management, and a high degree of accuracy with a large amount of information.

If you believe that this job is your dream job please submit a resume, along with a cover letter that shows us why we need you as a member of our team

**Position Details**
- One on one appointments with prospective, new, and continuing students (face to face and over the phone)
- Support on and off campus events
- Maintain accurate and confidential records
- Present information to groups in a variety of settings
- Collaborate with program areas and service areas for problem solving
- Other duties as required

**Required Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s Degree is required
- Strong computer competency
- Strong organizational and record keeping skills
- Creative and critical thinking skills when working with students
- Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and thoroughness in performing tasks
- Maintenance of a positive attitude and drive to work towards positive outcomes within the workplace
- Well-developed listening, probing, and analytical skills

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Indigenous background and connection to community
- Customer service experience
- Presentation skills
- Experience in a post-secondary setting

**Salary**
- AUPE Class Level 11 Step 1 $31.24 per hour**Working Here**

**Land Acknowledgement**

**Equity, Diversity and Inclusion**
- At Lethbridge Polytechnic, we know we all benefit when the rich diversity of our campus community is fully represented, and all students and employees are included. We are committed to identifying and overcoming systemic barriers that impede individuals from underrepresented groups. We are ready to work together to ensure Lethbridge Polytechnic is a place where all individuals feel valued for their unique perspectives, skills, and contributions and are afforded equal opportunities to participate in learning, research, and innovation.
- We are committed to creating a diverse environment for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, and age.Posting Detail Information

**Posting Number**
- P24-00610**Open Date**
- 11/06/2024**Close Date**
- 11/29/2024**Open Until Filled**
- No**Special Instructions to Applicants