Student Program Advisor

Job Title
Student Program Advisor

About the University
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Founded in 1967, on traditional Blackfoot land, the University of Lethbridge is home to 8,900 undergraduate and graduate students from around the world. With campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary, we are one of Canada’s top ranked universities and leading research institutions. Our Blackfoot name, gifted to us by Elder Bruce Wolf Child, is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone.

Located in the heart of traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory, the University of Lethbridge serves the people of southern Alberta through programs, research and creative activity that contribute to economic and social prosperity locally and globally. Founded on the principles of liberal education, the University of Lethbridge is broad in scope while promoting excellence in undergraduate and graduate education that prepares students to understand and address an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

Position Details
The Faculty of Arts and Science invites applications for a Student Program Advisor to commence work on approximately August 18, 2025. This is a continuing AUPE position (Student Information and Support 12).

Reporting to the Associate Dean, the Student Program Advisor will provide academic advising and program planning assistance to current and prospective students in all Arts and Science programs and will be expected to acquire a comprehensive understanding of academic programs and faculty curriculum policies and procedures.

Additional responsibilities will include participation in the organization and delivery of a wide range of programs designed to assist students, as well as recruitment activities, administrative and liaison functions, and other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Note: A strong internal candidate will be applying for this position.

Position Qualifications
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree, computer literacy, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Familiarity with the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy act would be an asset.

The Faculty seeks candidates who value post-secondary education and show professional commitment and sensitivity to the academic needs of students. Preference will be given to candidates with previous advising experience at the University of Lethbridge.

Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)
$5,291.00 - $5,990.00 monthly

Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)
$5,291.00 - $6,687.00 monthly (AUPE - Grade 12)

Campus
Lethbridge

Employment Group
AUPE

Position Category
Other

Canada
Alberta
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