True North
As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP’s mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships and degrees. We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day. While our potential as one of Alberta’s newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected.
The Role
Reporting to the Associate Registrar, the Academic Advisor plays an integral role in student success by providing comprehensive and specialized academic guidance to NWP students regarding course selection, curriculum pathways, program majors, and the transfer credit process. The Academic Advisor collaborates closely with students and their chosen program to ensure that learners achieve the best possible academic outcomes.
What We Offer
NWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development & wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package and a student-centered culture that is vital to our community. Consider joining Canada’s newest polytechnic, committed to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic by 2034.
The successful candidate will possess a Bachelors degree and 6 month relevant experience, a combination of education and experience will be considered. Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to operate and navigate student information systems and curriculum management software effectively
- Strong web based research skills
- Effective communicator through written and verbal channels with diverse stakeholders
- Collaboration skills in order to build and maintain strong relationships across all organizational levels
- Consistently exhibits exceptional integrity, professionalism, and accountability in all responsibilities
How to Apply
Only applications received electronically via the Northwestern Polytechnic website will be considered.
We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.
Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at [email protected] .
Thank you for applying to NWP!
