Academic Advisor

Faculty of Arts and Science Competition No. 26.09.212

Category

Salary

Closing Date

Full-Time Continuing (35 hours per week)

MSU Band E (Steps 1-8): $32.353 - $47.042 per hour. $58,883 - $85,616 per annum (Based on 35 hours per week).

September 15, 2026

Category

Full time Continuing (35 hours per week)

Salary

MSU Band E (Steps 1-8): $32.353 - $47.042 per hour. $58,883 - $85,616 per annum (Based on 35 hours per week).

Closing Date

September 15, 2026

About Us

MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton's diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities. Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 20,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines,



MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

Opportunity

MacEwan University invites applicants for a full-time continuing Academic Advisor chance with our Faculty of Arts and Science. Reporting to the Associate Dean, Operations, you will support both the Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BSc), programs, helping students in pursuing academic success at MacEwan University.

Key responsibilities include

- Communicating comprehensive knowledge regarding the BA degree and the BSc degree, as well as relevant MacEwan University policies and procedures;
- Developing information resources and processes and facilitating activities to support student recruitment, success, and retention;
- Providing information, advising, and support to students, parents/guardians, faculty, staff, and external contacts; and,
- Providing sensitive academic guidance to students faced with complex and/or emotional situations.

Skills

You will have:

- The ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing, utilizing a variety of systems and tools;
- Strong problem-solving skills;
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task;
- The ability to work independently as well as the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships;




- Strong presentation skills;
- The ability to learn and use a variety of computer applications. Experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, Microsoft 365, and Google Suite is preferred; and,
- A keen interest in keeping up-to-date and leveraging teaching and learning applications is an asset, including learning management systems and database platforms.

Qualifications

- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
- A minimum of two years of experience in a post-secondary institution working with students.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Position Requirements

- This position is on campus only.

Benefits

When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

- Competitive base pay
- Generous vacation time
- Secure pension plan
- Flexible benefits package
- Continuous learning culture
- Opportunities for career growth

How to Apply

To apply, please head to our MacEwan University Opportunities Page, select the job opportunity and click Apply Now. If you require assistance, please contact us at [email protected]. If you are experiencing technical difficulties when submitting your application, please try submitting through a different browser (i.e., Safari, Firefox, Chrome, etc.). If the issue persists, please send a screenshot of the error message to [email protected] so we can assist and ensure your application is received.

This position is included under the MacEwan Staff Union Collective Agreement.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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