Academic Advisor at MacEwan University

ACADEMIC ADVISOR

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Competition No. 25.11.332

CATEGORY SALARY CLOSING DATE
Full-Time Continuing (35 hours per week) MSU Band E (Steps 1-8): $31.411 - $45.672 per hour. $57,168 - $83,122 per annum (Based on 35 hours per week) December 10, 2025

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 is seeking an Academic Advisor for a full-time continuing opportunity with the School of Business.

You will work with students to help them understand the various pathways forward to a degree, diploma or certificate; assist and support students as they make choices which impact their future; discuss career plans and support students experiencing academic difficulty.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide students with information and resources to promote academic progress;
• Provide educational guidance and assistance for students by planning schedules, recommending courses and determining appropriate education solutions for different types of students;
• Monitor student progress and discuss concerns, including intervention during the current semester, while ensuring student retention through consistent follow-ups;
• Stay informed of current and changing rules, regulations and program requirements;
• Maintain student files and records, while ensuring courses entered into Peoplesoft are accurate according to the student's educational plan.
• Interpret and apply MacEwan academic policies and procedures;
• Assist in recruitment of potential/prospective students by advising them of general academic requirements; describe courses; disseminate information regarding registration procedures; and
• Participate in student orientation sessions. Assist students with admission and registration and provide guidance in course selection in keeping with the student's interests, values and abilities.

SKILLS

You will have:

• The ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing;
• The ability to learn and use a variety of simple to complex computer applications;
• The ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships;
• The ability to work independently;
• The ability to remain calm and focused in stressful situations;
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task;
• Strong presentation skills; and
• Strong problem solving skills

QUALIFICATIONS

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

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