Online Orientation Developer

The University of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Alberta is seeking three hourly support staff to help develop online orientation content for pre-arrival and arrival experiences at North Campus, Edmonton. The role emphasizes universal design and a student-centered approach, aligning with the institution’s core values.

Work is hybrid, with a mix of remote and in-person tasks; hours are hourly and as-needed, and collaboration with the Graduate Coordinator is required to deliver accessible, engaging content for incoming students.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop online orientation content with universal design principles.
• Experience writing or content development for university audiences.
• Commitment to a student-centered approach and alignment with core values.

Responsibilities

• Develop online orientation content for pre-arrival and arrival.
• Collaborate with the Graduate Coordinator to ensure alignment with university values.
• Apply universal design principles and a student‑centered approach.

Skills

Content writing

Content development

Universal design

Job description

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.

This position has an end date of March 31, 2027.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Student Success and Experience holds student support at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to building an inclusive community that encourages students to flourish. We strive to provide accessible support that drives student success, working in collaboration with community partners. The Orientation & Transition Programs (OTP) team which operates within Student Success and Experience, aims to build a sense of connection to the campus community for students from admission to beyond graduation in order to: increase access to resources, opportunities and support, for students navigating their university experience, and positively contribute to a student’s transition experience by enhancing their individual learning, well-being, and year over year success.

The OTP team is seeking three hourly support staff to assist with pre-arrival and arrival orientation content development. The staff will work with the Graduate Coordinator, OTP to develop online orientation content, which prioritizes the principles of universal design, utilizes a student-centered approach, and aligns with the institution’s core values. Writing work is on an hourly, as-needed basis and the amount of hours may vary.