Student Advisor, Learning Focus

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Facilitate outcome-based advising sessions and workshops.
- Help students develop accommodation plans, make recommendations, and navigate related policies and procedures.
- Advise prospective and NAIT students who have known or undiagnosed disabilities, with the goal of facilitating access to the learning environment, while supporting student inclusion and retention.
- Determines student eligibility for services, cost of disability-related needs and services; provides rationale and develops Service Plans in consultation with students.
- Monitors, and adjusts disability services for students throughout the academic year during the student’s academic studies or program.
- Provides ongoing guidance to students, identifies potential barriers to learning, assists with the resolution of difficulties that may arise during the delivery of disability related services or during academic progression, and makes appropriate referrals as required.
- Works collaboratively with program leadership and staff (e.g., instructors) to facilitate the provision of accommodations; provides consultation and guidance to students and instructors on a case-by-case basis.
- Provides monthly statistics and reports on advising duties, student activities, and services.
- Provide appropriate referrals (internal or external).
- Participates in NAIT-wide events, such as Orientation, Open House, Information Week, Disability and Mental Health awareness events, etc.
- Collaborate with programs and services at NAIT to facilitate positive student experiences.
- Maintain timely and accurate student records.

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Knowledge of student-centered learning theories of disability concepts, theory, and methodologies when working with a diverse range of learners and abilities.
- Communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and conflict resolutions skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively.
- Applied understanding of assistive technology equipment, software and apps used by students.
- Ability to handle inquiries with respect, confidence, and tact.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s Degree
- 3-5 years of related advising experience; PADRA membership preferred or must be willing to gain membership.

**Remuneration**: $2,171.84 - $2,880.72 biweekly, 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**

At NAIT, people matter.

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 12 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.

**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**

You can find the latest information on NAIT’s response to COVID-19 at nait.ca/covid19.

**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