Sait

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

This listing is sourced directly from Sait's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.