Academic Student Advisor, Bachelor of Nursing Programs

Guided by Like No Other, Athabasca University’s (AU) strategic plan, AU’s approach to accessible yet transformative education and research is truly distinctive. Our academic mission is to remove barriers to post-secondary education for learners, regardless of their age, location, career, or educational background.

Based in the beautiful region of Athabasca, Alberta, AU is one of four Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (CARUs) in the province. We are a public, board-governed, open, and online university serving more than 37,000 students across Alberta, Canada, and around the world.

AU seeks to be an agile and inclusive workplace in which all team members can grow, make their highest contribution, and each make a difference to our academic vision and mission.

Led by President Dr. Alex Clark, AU is embarking on an exciting new chapter. Drawing from five decades of growth in distance and online education, we aim to grow our position as Canada’s foremost innovator in flexible, online and accessible learning. With an inclusive Senior Leadership Team dedicated to empowering every team member to contribute, learn and thrive, AU stands poised for an exciting and ambitious next stage of development.

Athabasca University's Faculty of Health Disciplines is recruiting for an Academic Student Advisor, Bachelor of Nursing Programs.

This is a temporary-full time position ending 2027, with the possibility of an extension.

First consideration will be given to internal applicants according to the AUPE Collective Agreement, Article 11.02

Faculty of Health Disciplines:
The Faculty of Health Disciplines (FHD) is a proven national leader in health care education, offering high-quality programs that enable graduates to make a difference in people's lives, lead innovation and progress in health care systems, engage in research, and chart rewarding, lifelong careers. The Faculty of Health Disciplines (FHD) offers innovative and accessible programs and courses in both undergraduate and graduate studies, including the thesis research opportunities for graduate learners.

FHD actively promotes research excellence and is home to two Canada Research Chairs in Regulation, Social Governance, and Inequities in Health as well as in Resurgent Methodologies for Indigenous Health. Faculty members are engaged in programs of research in a variety of health-related areas. Faculty members' research is funded nationally, including CFI, CIHR, and SSHRC, as well as through regional and provincial organizations.

We encourage you to visit the faculty website  to learn more.

The Position
Reporting to the APO, Academic Advising Services, the Academic Student Advisor provides academic advising, program planning, and broad-scope student support for undergraduate programs within the Faculty of Health Disciplines (FHD). The position is responsible for responding to current and prospective student inquiries, assisting students with the interpretation of institutional requirements, complex academic policies, regulations, and program requirements, and supporting students in selecting appropriate courses based on their academic program, progress, and personal or professional commitments.

The incumbent interprets student profiles and institutional assessments, assists students in developing program plans, monitors student progress, and provides proactive guidance to support student success. The role also supports complex administrative functions and processes within FHD, maintains appropriate student records, safeguards confidentiality, and works in consultation with the Office of the Registrar and other university departments as required to ensure students receive accurate, timely, and professional information.

The successful candidate will support data integrity, process improvements, admissions reporting, and compassionate and respectful communication with applicants, academic staff, university departments, and external organizations.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of post-secondary work experience in an advising position. Equivalent education and experience or a combination of these may be considered.
• Excellent…