International Academic Advisor, International Student Experience

**Please Note: This competition is limited to current NAIT staff.**

Do you have a passion for enabling students to fulfil their academic and immigration goals? We are looking for an International Academic Advisor to support NAIT’s diverse group of students.

At NAIT, we use a holistic developmental approach to advising and learning outcomes to help guide our services. The International Academic Advisor will use helping techniques and activities to help students explore their options, and make educational plans and decisions, all while integrating their academic, life, and immigration aspirations. The Advisor will be a dedicated and motivated helping professional who has a high level of intercultural competence and is comfortable working with students from diverse backgrounds. The Advisor will develop a sound knowledge of NAIT internal resources and policies, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) policies and procedures, and advising theories.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Facilitate holistic, outcome-based advising sessions and workshops with confidence
- Help students create an action plan through discussion and/or activities related to session outcomes
- Provide feedback to students regarding their approach to achieving session outcomes
- Assist students in navigating resources to increase self-agency
- Actively contribute to the development of advising practices and business processes
- Collaborate with programs and services at NAIT to facilitate positive student experiences
- Maintain timely and accurate student records
- Provide appropriate referrals (internal or external)

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Ability and desire to collaborate and support the advising team is required
- Communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and conflict resolutions skills
- Ability to handle a high volume of inquiries in a timely manner with respect, confidence, and tact
- Theoretical understanding of student-centered learning is preferred; and a willingness to learn is required
- Familiarity with the PeopleSoft Student Administration system is an asset

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s Degree
- Post-secondary advising experience
- RISIA certification preferred or must be willing to become RISIA-certified; RCIC certification acceptable

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

**Remuneration**: $57,314.92 - $76,022.18 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Student Advisor II).
- This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement._

**Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.**

**About NAIT**

We are proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

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