Program Advisor - MMA, MRED, MAcc

University of Alberta Careers; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta Careers is seeking a Program Advisor for a fixed-term assignment running from January 2027 to April 2028. The role is hybrid, with work primarily at North Campus, Edmonton, reporting to the Academic Operations Officer.

You will manage student programs for MMA, MAcc, MRED and future graduate programs and serve both current and prospective students. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving are essential to enhance the student experience, build relationships with

Responsibilities

• Student program management
• Advising current and prospective students
• Building strong relationships with students and student groups
• Enhancing the student experience
• Researching and carrying out plans and new initiatives to maintain and expand program services
• Cultivating strong relationships with new and existing instructors
• Supporting AACSB Assurance of Learning and accreditation with the Academic Operations Officer and the Associate Dean

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 a fixed term from January 2027 to April 2028.

Location -

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

Reporting to the Academic Operations Officer, the Program Advisor works closely with students in the Master of Management Analytics (MMA), Master of Accounting (MAcc), Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) and future graduate programs, from the time a student accepts their offer of admission until they graduate. The role requires strong critical thinking and problem-solving, and the ability to look at a request as a whole rather than give a simple answer. Graduate business programs operate in a highly competitive environment, where the student experience directly affects program reputation, rankings and admissions.

The Program Advisor is responsible and accountable for:

• Student program management
• Advising current and prospective students
• Building strong relationships with students and student groups
• Enhancing the student experience
• Researching and carrying out plans and new initiatives to maintain and expand program services
• Cultivating strong relationships with new and existing instructors
• Supporting AACSB Assurance of Learning and accreditation with the Academic Operations Officer and the Associate Dean