PLAR Advisor

Division: AVP Learner Experience

FTE: 1.0

Location Name:
Virtual - Alberta (Remote)

Position Type:
Full Time Permanent

Location:

Athabasca, AB

Job

Posted: 9/25/2026 12:00:00 AM

Wage Min:

Closing Date: 10/5/2026 12:00:00 AM

Wage Max:

Athabasca AB

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 Learner Support Services is recruiting for a PLAR Advisor.

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

The Position:
The PLAR Advisor provides detailed, individualized PLAR related information and guidance to undergraduate students and prospective students. The individual will coordinate the end-to-end PLAR processes through collaboration with mentors, academics, program coordinators, deans, and other relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Minimum undergraduate degree
* in a related area (ie: education, psychology, sociology, human services)

Minimum of 3 years work experience in a post-secondary education environment. Directly related experience in the provision of frontline student service. Experience in a Registrar's Office, Learner Support Service, or faculty setting is an asset, preferably within a virtual environment.
* Demonstrated commitment and ability to establish positive working relationships within relevant stakeholders and departments.

Strong time management, prioritization, multi-tasking, technical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to think clearly, logically, and search for solutions to potential issues.

Familiarity and competency with necessary job technology.

Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team of highly motivated and experienced individuals. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, constantly evolving, near-virtual environment.

Honesty, integrity, and commitment to maintaining high professional standards.

The ability to be patient, understanding and helpful given a high degree of contact with students, prospective students, AU staff, and academics (both internal and external) is necessary. Working with a team of service provides and assisting students are the critical components of this position.

Demonstrated use of written and oral communication skills is essential (e.g., listening, problem solving, conflict resolutions and investigative skills).

Flexibility in working hours and scheduled tasks may be required.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

A detailed job description can be viewed at: PLAR Advisor.

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