Sait
Indigenous Student Advisor
Calgary, AB
Sponsorship not specified$65k-$78kDetected 4 days ago
AccessibilityLeadershipMentoring
About the role
- Monitor student progress, identify barriers to success, and coordinate timely interventions and referrals to academic, wellness, financial, accessibility, and community resources.
- Foster a culturally safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment that promotes student engagement, belonging, leadership, and wellbeing.
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services that advance Indigenous student engagement, retention, and success.
Responsibilities
- Provide holistic advising, coaching, and support to Indigenous students to promote academic success, retention, and program completion.
- Support students through key transition points, including recruitment, orientation, onboarding, and progression through their programs.
- Design and deliver workshops, programs, and initiatives that enhance student success, persistence, and the overall learner experience.
- Coordinate and support Indigenous cultural programming and facilitate connections with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous communities, and community organizations.
- Build collaborative relationships with faculty, Student Services, academic schools, and external partners to ensure seamless and coordinated student support.
- Maintain accurate student records and case documentation while collecting and reporting on student engagement and success outcomes.
Requirements
- We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity.
- We understand how important communication is, and we are committed to following up with every candidate.
- Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed, and you will hear from us either way.
- Together, we build bold futures At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities.
- About SAIT At SAIT, we're building bold futures.
- We're a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.
- Named one of Alberta's Top Employers, we're driven by a desire to create an impact in our community.
- If you're looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you've found it here.
- We're committed to community and belonging Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education.
- We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities.
Compensation
- $64,617.80 - $77,864.64. (Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity)
- 3 weeks vacation per year
Benefits
- Stay informed on emerging trends and best practices in Indigenous post-secondary education and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing
- SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported
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