Athabasca University's Learner Support Services is recruiting for a PLAR Advisor.

First consideration will be given to internal applicants according to the AUPE Collective Agreement, Article 11.02

The Position:

The PLAR Advisor provides detailed, individualized PLAR related information and guidance to undergraduate students and prospective students. The individual will coordinate the end-to-end PLAR processes through collaboration with mentors, academics, program coordinators, deans, and other relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications:

- Minimum undergraduate degree *in a related area (ie: education, psychology, sociology, human services)
- Minimum of 3 years work experience in a post-secondary education environment. Directly related experience in the provision of frontline student service. Experience in a Registrar's Office, Learner Support Service, or faculty setting is an asset, preferably within a virtual environment. *
- Demonstrated commitment and ability to establish positive working relationships within relevant stakeholders and departments.
- Strong time management, prioritization, multi-tasking, technical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to think clearly, logically, and search for solutions to potential issues.




- Familiarity and competency with necessary job technology.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team of highly motivated and experienced individuals. Ability to adapt to a quick-paced, constantly evolving, near-virtual environment.
- Honesty, integrity, and commitment to maintaining high professional standards.
- The ability to be patient, understanding and helpful given a high degree of contact with students, prospective students, AU staff, and academics (both internal and external) is necessary. Working with a team of service provides and assisting students are the critical components of this position.
- Demonstrated use of written and oral communication skills is essential (e.g., listening, problem solving, conflict resolutions and investigative skills).
- Flexibility in working hours and scheduled tasks may be required.
- * An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

A detailed can be viewed at: PLAR Advisor.

Contact Information:

For more information regarding this role, please contact Rhonda Guay, Coordinator Learner Services, at [email protected].

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