Casual Academic Assistants

Job Title

Casual Academic Assistants

Requisition #

X00001.210

Job Type

Hourly (for Casual)

Position End Date (if applicable)

3/31/2024

Location:

MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)

Posting

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. Mount Royal has carved out a distinct niche by offering smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 14 bachelor degrees and 40 majors.

Mount Royal University is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut'ina and the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is "Mohkinstsis," which we now call the city of Calgary. The city of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation.

Mount Royal University is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.

About the Department of Academic Advising

Academic Advising is a developmental process assisting students in the clarification of their educational goals and the implementation of an educational plan to realize these goals. Advisors and assistants play a key role in student retention, advising new and continuing students throughout their tenure at Mount Royal University.

This is a casual part-time position working up to 14 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Administrative Support (70%):

Main point of contact for initial reception in Academic Advising Services

Triage student supports, screening, and referring as necessary for walk-in students, the main phone line in AAS, and emails to the general advising inbox

Schedule individual appointments for central Academic Advisors

Possess strong working knowledge of Mount Royal Systems (G: Suite, MRU GradU8, Banner, etc.)

Take and compile meeting minutes for AAS and Campus Advising meetings

Advising and Registration Support for Students (15%):

Provide registration assistance for students who drop into Academic Advising Services outside of when peer registration help is available

Provide assistance with submitting internal applications through MyMRU (current students)

Support any events or initiatives that are hosted by Academic Advising Services

Data Management (15%):

Ensure daily activities and student appointment records are entered into AAS statistics sheets for individual appointments and group advising sessions

Ensure new AAS students complete an intake form

Run Argos reports and distribute them at the request of the advising team

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Three or Four Year Bachelor Degree or Equivalent, or12 to 18 months of experience in a relevant role

Ability to work in an environment with frequent distractions

Propensity for interacting with diverse groups of students and clients

Professional and inclusive demeanor

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Google applications

Salary: 24$ per hour

Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found

A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf formatted document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: Last Name, Requisition Number.pdf (ex. Smith, Coordinator, 999999.pdf).

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Mount Royal University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to fostering diversity as a source of excellence, intellectual and cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome applications from those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, faculty and their scholarship including but not limited to Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual or gender identity, ethnic, national or socio-economic background, religion or age.