The Opportunity
Job classification : A5009 - Student Services Advisor

Salary range : $64,617.80 - $77,864.64. (Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity)

Hours per week : 36.25

Paid leave : 3 weeks vacation per year

Deadline to apply : end of day on July 26, 2026

The Indigenous Student Advisor supports Indigenous learner success by providing holistic, student-centered advising that promotes transition, engagement, persistence, and program completion.

Working closely with students, faculty, Student Services, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community partners, this role helps students navigate academic, personal, financial, and cultural challenges while fostering a sense of belonging and wellbeing. Through proactive support, referrals, and culturally responsive programming, the Advisor contributes to a welcoming environment that empowers Indigenous students to achieve their educational goals and thrive at SAIT.

How you’ll contribute

Provide holistic advising, coaching, and support to Indigenous students to promote academic success, retention, and program completion.

Monitor student progress, identify barriers to success, and coordinate timely interventions and referrals to academic, wellness, financial, accessibility, and community resources.

Support students through key transition points, including recruitment, orientation, onboarding, and progression through their programs.

Foster a culturally protected, welcoming, and inclusive environment that promotes student engagement, belonging, leadership, and wellbeing.

Design and deliver workshops, programs, and initiatives that enhance student success, persistence,



and the overall learner experience.

Coordinate and support Indigenous cultural programming and facilitate connections with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous communities, and community organizations.

Build collaborative relationships with faculty, Student Services, academic schools, and external partners to ensure seamless and coordinated student support.

Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services that advance Indigenous student engagement, retention, and success.

Maintain accurate student records and case documentation while collecting and reporting on student engagement and success outcomes.

Stay informed on emerging trends and best practices in Indigenous post-secondary education and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What you bring
Minimum

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Indigenous Studies, Social Work

2-3 years working with Indigenous Peoples

Skills

Strong relationship-building, interpersonal, and communication skills

Ability to deliver student-centered, culturally responsive support services

Demonstrated empathy, sound judgment, professionalism, and confidentiality

Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate with diverse partners

Collaborative approach to working with students, colleagues, and community partners

Commitment to Indigenous learner success, reconciliation, and continuous learning

Ability to foster inclusive, culturally safe, and welcoming environments

We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people with intersectional identities.

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📌 Indigenous Student Advisor (Alberta)
🏢 SAIT
📍 Alberta