Senior Academic Advisor

at  Athabasca University

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An undergraduate degree in related area.
• Minimum of 3 years academic advising experience.
• One or more years’ experience in a post-secondary education setting, preferably within a virtual environment.
• Commitment to establishing positive working relationships within the immediate team and across student services and academic units.
• 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 fast-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 and other representatives is necessary.
• Working with a team of service providers 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 resolution and investigative skills).
• Flexibility in working hours and scheduled tasks may be required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  The full job description can be viewed at:Senior Academic Advisor
  For more information regarding this position, please contact Rhonda Guay,Coordinator, Academic Advising & Counselling Services, atrhondag@athabascau.ca

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