Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) is a community of learning grounded in scholarship and academic freedom, preparing students to be independent thinkers, ethical leaders and citizens for the common good.

CUE campus is situated on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton’s historic Highlands neighborhood. Supporting a student body of about 3,000, we are known for our small class sizes and our excellence in teaching. Our small classes and diverse student population provide an excellent opportunity for engaging with students in a sustained and nurturing way unique within the Canadian university system. CUE is an institution that values research in the sciences, social sciences, humanities and management. Our vision is to become Canada’s preeminent small university.

CUE is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for work, study, and living. We actively promote dignity for all, rejecting action and language that are harmful to mutual respect.

Reporting to the Director, Student Life & Learning, the Academic Advisor - Student Success combines generalist advising with public education to support students’ academic and career success, and overall wellness.

Working closely with Student Life & Learning (Career Services, Learning Services, Student Accessibility Services, and Student Housing) and other departments, the Academic Advisor - Student Success provides individual advising for students looking for help with their academic progress and future career plans, coaching them on effective ways to navigate post-secondary education.

Additionally, this role will work with Student Life & Learning team as well as Campus Wellness to develop and facilitate workshops and create multi-platform informational and promotional material covering a range of topics, from academic strategies and career planning skills to mental health and gender-based violence prevention

Responsibilities:

• Provide general student advising in CUE’s Student Success Centre

• Offer ongoing follow-up support for students requiring long-term assistance, ensuring continuity of care

• Plan and facilitate educational workshops to support a holistic approach to academic success and wellbeing

• Participate in CUE’s mental health response team

• Develop and distribute Student Life & Learning promotion resources and marketing/communication materials

• Develop & execute multi-media social marketing campaigns.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across CUE to contribute to CUE’s efforts to support the learning and wellbeing of CUE students.

• Collaborating with the Student Life team and other areas, developing positive internal relationships with staff and faculty

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably in Human Services, Education, or related field, (e.g. Social Work, Psychology).

• Minimum 3 years of related work experience is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

• Minimum 2 years experience providing student services at post-secondary institutions is considered an asset.

• Demonstrated ability to work with personal information within privacy legislation and university policies is required.

• Mental Health First Aid and ASIST are preferred.

• Ability to successfully pass a clear criminal background check is required.

Closing Date: Application review will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Please direct all questions and inquiries to Human Resources at Concordia University of Edmonton careers@concordia.ab.ca.

Concordia University of Edmonton encourages applications from members of racialized groups, visible minorities, First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, women, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and others who may support a diversity of perspectives at CUE. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.