Learning Strategist

NAIT Learning Services offers a variety of resources and services for students with disabilities, in effort to reduce barriers to learning.

The Learning Strategist, reporting to the manager of Student Learning Success, works as part of an integrated team to provide individual learning strategies sessions for NAIT students with disabilities, students experiencing learning barriers and international students. The person in this full-time, permanent position evaluates the learning needs of students, plans, and provides learning strategy sessions to foster student success.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Plans and provides learning strategy sessions specific to student learning needs and course material within a universal design for learning (UDL) framework
- Develops learning support resources and provides workshops as suitable
- Works collaboratively with students and staff to provide accommodations and promote academic success
- Maintains up-to-date best practices on learning strategies and methodologies
- Applies knowledge of assistive technology and software utilized by students, including students with disabilities
- Demonstrates an ability to resolve problems independently and in collaboration with team members
- Provides support on a drop-in and appointment basis for students either virtually or in-person on NAIT’s main and satellite campuses, as necessary
- Provides feedback and improves learning strategy services based on student feedback and statistical review

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Knowledge of Human Rights legislation
- Knowledge and understanding of learning challenges encountered by students
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of methods, techniques and best practices in implementing learning interventions
- Proficiency in conducting work in a virtual capacity

**Qualifications**
- Minimum related post-secondary diploma required, degree preferred (e.g., master’s degree in education, Education Psychology, Adult education); Background in STEM education is an asset
- Minimum three years related experience working with adult learners or in a post-secondary environment
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

**Remuneration**:$2,320.28- $ 3,109.48 bi-weekly, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Coordinator I)
- This position is covered by the AUPE (Alberta Union of Provincial Employees) Collective Agreement._

**About NAIT**

At NAIT, people matter.

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 11 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

At NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff and industry clients and partners. The NAIT culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity and accountability. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada.

**What we offer**

We’ve created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.

**Health and safety**

NAIT continues to encourage everyone coming to our campuses to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to get their booster shots as soon as they are eligible. Vaccination against COVID-19 remains the best way to prevent severe illness and death, and third doses can boost immunity to improve protection and limit spread.

**Additional requirements**

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

**Accommodations