Intermediate Articulation Assistant

**Athabasca University's AVP Student and Faculty relationsis currently recruiting for the position of Intermediate Articulation Assistant.**

**The role**:
Consistent with University policy and the objectives and priorities of the Office of the Registrar, the incumbent will be the primary contact for Athabasca University staff, faculty, and external Institutions with respect to researching and disseminating information regarding the transfer articulation process/policies. This includes the following:

- Assist the Coordinator, Transfer Credit Services and/or the Assistant Registrar, Transfer Credit Services and/or the Associate Registrar, Transfer Credit Services and/or the Senior Articulations Assistant in researching and resolving student appeals and or other situations that do not conform to established procedures, policies, and processes regarding transfer articulation.
- Identify to the Assistant Coordinator Articulations and/or Senior Articulations Assistant where exceptions to policy may be required.
- Provide updated information/changes to the Enrolment and Evaluations Units, Office of the Registrar team; Information Centre team; and faculties with regards to transfer articulation.
- Assist the Assistant Coordinator Articulations and/or Coordinator, Transfer Credit Services and/or Senior Articulations Assistant with overall changes to the procedures for the unit.
- Assist with transfer articulation related difficulties encountered by university staff.
- Provide administrative support to the unit by processing course and program reviews, correspondence, phone calls, etc.
- Participate in committees and special projects where input from the Articulations unit is being sought.
- Participate in testing systems, changes in systems, and business practices, and providing feedback to the Senior Articulations Assistant and/or Coordinator, Transfer Credit Services.
- Participate in cross training initiatives with the Evaluations unit.
- Research and analyze changes in business practices/systems and provide analysis with recommendations to the Assistant Coordinator Articulations and/or Senior Articulations Assistant and/or Coordinator, Transfer Credit Services.
- Assist Assistant Coordinator Articulations and/or Senior Articulations Assistant with articulation functions within the ACAT and BCCAT systems.

**Qualifications**:

- Completion of a two year post secondary diploma plus 1 year experience working in a post secondary environment (preferably in the Office of the Registrar) or an equivalent combination of education/experience may be considered.
- An excellent understanding of the concept of transfer credit.
- Excellent knowledge of Athabasca University student related functions and systems.
- An excellent knowledge of standard reference guides and resource materials and the ability to use them efficiently and gather and analyze information.
- Substantial knowledge of post-secondary institutions in Canada and a general knowledge of those in the United States, their calendars, course descriptions and transcripts.
- Ability to work as part of a team in a virtual environment.
- Excellent knowledge of computers and comfortable working with large information systems
- Excellent time management, organizational and clerical skills required.
- Capacity to adapt to high volumes of work in accordance with ever changing diverse and complex policies and procedures.
- Must be able to work independently as well as a good team player.

A detailed job description can be viewed at**:Intermediate Articulation Assistant**

**Work Location**:
**To Apply**:
**Athabasca First**

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**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 educational credentials must be recognized in Canada.
- 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._