Guided by Like No Other , Athabasca University’s (AU) strategic plan, AU’s approach to accessible yet transformative education and research is truly distinctive. Our academic mission is to remove barriers to post-secondary education for learners, regardless of their age, location, career, or educational background. Based in the beautiful region of Athabasca, Alberta, AU is one of four Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (CARUs) in the province.
We are a public, board-governed, open, and online university serving more than 37,000 students across Alberta, Canada, and around the world. AU seeks to be an agile and inclusive workplace in which all team members can grow, make their highest contribution, and each make a difference to our academic vision and mission. Drawing from five decades of growth in distance and online education, we aim to grow our position as Canada’s foremost innovator in flexible, online and accessible learning.
With an inclusive Senior Leadership Team dedicated to empowering every team member to contribute, learn and thrive, AU stands poised for an exciting and ambitious next stage of development.
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University's Faculty of Health Disciplines is recruiting for an Academic Student Advisor, Bachelor of Nursing Programs. This is a temporary-full time position ending 2027, with the possibility of an extension. The Faculty of Health Disciplines (FHD) is a proven national leader in health care education, offering high-quality programs that enable graduates to make a difference in people's lives, lead innovation and progress in health care systems, engage in research, and chart rewarding, lifelong careers.
The Faculty of Health Disciplines (FHD) offers cutting-edge and accessible programs and courses in both undergraduate and graduate studies, including the thesis research opportunities for graduate learners. FHD actively promotes research excellence and is home to two Canada Research Chairs in Regulation, Social Governance, and Inequities in Health as well as in Resurgent Methodologies for Indigenous Health. We encourage you to visit the faculty website to learn more.
Reporting to the APO, Academic Advising Services, the Academic Student Advisor provides academic advising, program planning, and broad-scope student support for undergraduate programs within the Faculty of Health Disciplines (FHD). The position is responsible for responding to current and prospective student inquiries, assisting students with the interpretation of institutional requirements, complex academic policies, regulations, and program requirements, and supporting students in selecting appropriate courses based on their academic program, progress, and personal or professional commitments. The incumbent interprets student profiles and institutional assessments, assists students in developing program plans, monitors student progress, and provides proactive guidance to support student success.
The role also supports complex administrative functions and processes within FHD, maintains appropriate student records, safeguards confidentiality, and works in consultation with the Office of the Registrar and other university departments as required to ensure students receive accurate, timely, and professional information. The successful candidate will support data integrity, process improvements, admissions reporting,
and compassionate and respectful communication with applicants, academic staff, university departments, and external organizations. An undergraduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of post-secondary work experience in an advising position.
Equivalent education and experience or a combination of these may be considered. Excellent, demonstrated working knowledge of all Microsoft Office 365 applications as well as student information systems (i.e., Ability and willingness to learn to use additional applications and software as needed to fulfill the responsibilities of the role. Working with a team of service providers and serving students are critical components of this position.
Demonstrated use of written and oral communication skills including, but not limited to, listening, problem solving, conflict resolution and investigative skills are essential. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to recognize the need for keeping others informed, as required (APO, team colleagues, and others as necessary).
A detailed can be viewed at: Academic Student Advisor, Bachelor of Nursing Programs For further information regarding this position, please contact Rachael Chvez, Faculty Manager of the Dean's Office with the Faculty of Health Disciplines,
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University, AU Is a Unique Hybrid Workplace With More Than 1300 Staff Working Across Five Faculties And Six Portfolios. From AU’s Home On The Indigenous Lands Of Treaty 6, Treaty 8 And Metis Northern Alberta, We Are Alberta’s Only Rurally-situated University With ~ Over 37,000 students across five faculties—with 33,000 undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students ~Some of the country’s most well established and largest accredited academic and professional programs in business, registered nurse and nurse practitioner programs, science, and humanities & social sciences ~As Alberta and Canada’s premier and largest online university, AU’s commitment to widening access and participation has been consolidated under its current Like No Other Strategic Plan, which focuses on fostering a better and more equitable world via teaching, research, and impact in place and digital space. Under the Like No Other plan, AU seeks to be a trust- and team-oriented workplace focused on quality and innovation in which everyone is respected authentically and is and feels welcome.
Putting our learners at the centre, AU seeks to reduce barriers to access, build opportunities for growth, and foster community and connection while integrating equity, diversity and inclusion, Indigenous conciliation, and transformative systems across our activities and impacts.
AU’s centre for Indigenous peoples and communities, Nukskahtowin (or “Meeting Place”), is a welcoming place for all people and ideas to come together. Since 2001, the main goal has been to recognize and develop traditional Indigenous knowledge and to support, protect, and keep Indigenous knowledge, education, and oral traditions strong.
After the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, we renewed our commitment to all forms of Indigeneity at AU. The university, staff and students share the responsibility of creating and fostering a safe, healthy, and respectful working and learning environment. AU seeks to be and build a welcoming community and connection in place and digital space.
Throughout the year, AU has a range of in-person, hybrid, and online activities that span working, team meetings, retreats, and staff celebrations. With onsite library, laboratory and makerspace facilities for staff and students, AU seeks to build culture and community throughout the year through a program of staff professional development and recreational activities. A hybrid workplace, AU encourages applications from all eligible candidates—women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, persons of any gender identity and expression, and members of equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply.
AU is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible workplace and learning environment that supports students and staff with disabilities, aiming to remove social, physical, and technological barriers. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact
[email protected] recognizes that life circumstances such as illness, disability, family and community responsibilities (e.g., maternity leave, parental leave, leaves due to illness) are expected to have an impact on any candidate’s record of achievement. These impacts should be taken into consideration during the hiring process. We will offer relocation assistance for the right candidate should you decide to relocate to Athabasca.
As a resident of the town or county of Athabasca, you can choose to work on and from our beautiful campus in Athabasca.
Benefits and Pension eligibility differs based on employee group and may include: Defined Benefits Pension Plan Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Disability Coverage Vacation Office Closure between Christmas and New Year's Day A Variety of Leaves (e.g., Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) E-Transcripts shared directly from your Post-Secondary Institution via email are acceptable. WES may be used to verify international educational credentials. Processing time for verification of international qualifications may take up to one month; While all eligible applicants are encouraged to apply, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
Where applicants have equal skills, abilities, and experience, candidates residing within or willing to relocate to the County of Athabasca will be given preference. Working outside of Canada is not supported by AU.
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