Academic Advising Assistant

2 months ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Mount Royal University Full time

About Mount Royal University

Mount Royal University is a vibrant institution located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. With a rich history dating back to 1910, the university has evolved into a mid-sized institution offering a unique blend of academic programs and smaller class sizes.

About the Department and Role

The Central Academic Advising Office (D101) is a dynamic team that provides support to Mount Royal University students. As a Registration Peer, you will play a crucial role in helping students navigate the university's registration systems.

Responsibilities

  • Provide a welcoming and friendly environment for students in person and virtually
  • Respond to emails in the advising inbox flagged for Registration Peers
  • Maintain an online booking schedule in alignment with scheduled shifts
  • Track walk-in and virtual appointments as directed
  • Assist students in navigating MyMRU, My Schedule Builder, and the Registration Landing Page
  • Be familiar with and refer students to use the online advising guides and mruGradU8
  • Support students in creating a course schedule that considers their academic and personal needs and aligns with the suggestions of their Academic Advisor
  • Understand the knowledge and expertise of Academic Advisors and refer appropriately
  • Make meaningful referrals to campus resources based on student needs
  • Provide students with clear and accurate information while refraining from answering questions for which the complete or accurate answer is unknown
  • Facilitate registration information sessions to groups of students, as assigned
  • Assist with other duties and projects within Academic Advising as they arise

Qualifications

  • Comfortable navigating MRU's electronic resources, including the MRU website, MyMRU, mruGradU8, the Registration Landing page, and My Schedule Builder
  • Enthusiasm to work with fellow students and a strong desire to help them succeed
  • Awareness and understanding of the various campus resources available for students
  • Strong presentation skills and comfortable creating and delivering presentations
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Effective communication skills
  • MRU student in good academic standing

What We Offer

Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions.

At Mount Royal University, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

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