Student Advisor

**Department** Faculty of Arts - Undergraduate Student Services Office

**Salary range** $54,977.40 to $74,669.16

**Hours per week** 35

**Grade** 8

**Posted date** June 16, 2025

**Closing date** June 23, 2025

**Position Type** Full Time - Operating Funded

**Description**:
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has a term length of one year plus one day from the date of hire and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

**Location -** This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

**Working at the University of Alberta**
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The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. **Learn more**.**

**Working for the** **Faculty of Arts**

The Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta is a diverse, inclusive Faculty—a place for any individual to thrive or an idea to be explored within the social sciences, humanities, and fine arts disciplines. Whether through skilled artistic expression, breakthrough research, strong community partnerships, or a passionate dedication to teaching and learning, Arts faculty, staff, and students act as a catalyst for societal change.

**Position**

The Student Advisors (SA) are a key component of the Undergraduate Student Services who are entrusted with the responsibility of a holistic student experience for all students in the Faculty of Arts. The SA builds collaborative relationship with all Faculty of Arts students, to provide specialized student advising that approaches the unique and significant needs/demands as the need arise. The intent of this collaboration is to assist the student in developing meaningful educational goals that are consistent with personal interests, values and abilities. The SA helps the student utilize the extensive network of academic and personal support services available on campus, and empowers the students to realize their full undergraduate experience here at the University of Alberta.

**Duties**

Under the supervision of the Manager, Advising & Engagement, the Student Advisor is responsible for:

- Advisement of current students in relation to departmental course offerings, academic programs, and associated university and community resource.
- Academic review and assessment of students in relation to individual course prerequisites and graduation requirements and clearing for convocation and certifying degree completion (for all degrees and certificates).
- Analysis and interpretation of student transcripts and associated records and documents.
- Independent communication and interaction with a wide range of individuals from a diverse community.
- Student referral to and coordination with university and community academic and non-academic support agencies and resources.
- Development and/or management of confidential files and records.
- Participate in special projects at the Departmental, Faculty and University level.

**Qualifications**
- Post-secondary degree required, or equivalent combination of education and significant related experiences may be considered.
- Minimum of 2 years working within a student service or customer-service environment, including experience with one or more of the following: student advising/ counselling, admissions and records, recruitment, career advising or education abroad advising.
- Sound working knowledge of the University’s student administration systems (Peoplesoft/Campus Solutions/Slate/Freshservice), Google Applications.
- Experience with assessment of domestic and international academic documentation and transfer credit.
- Ability to multi-task and perform duties with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all collea