Senior Academic Liaison - Health & Life Sciences

NAIT International; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Paid vacation time

Job summary

NAIT is seeking an experienced Academic Liaison to support the School of Health and Life Sciences. You will lead advising, coordinate with multiple offices, and drive improvements in student services.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and a student-centered approach within a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in post-secondary settings, a post-secondary diploma, and a preference for a bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in a related field.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 5+ years in a mid-level role within post-secondary education including supervising teams, advising students, and conflict resolution.
• Experience leading projects and process improvement initiatives is an asset.
• Experience leading daily operations of a fast-paced, front-facing service centre is an asset.
• Credentials evaluation awareness (WES/IQAS/CES) for international education is considered.

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert in diploma and certificate programming across the School of Health and Life Sciences.
• Lead projects to reduce barriers, improve efficiency, and streamline processes.
• Coordinate with Registrar's Office, School leadership, and NAIT services to support student life-cycle activities.
• Provide coaching and supervision to Program Specialists delivering front-line advising.
• Oversee daily operations of advising for the School of Health and Life Sciences.

Skills

Supervising teams

Student advising

Conflict resolution

Project management

Process improvement

Daily operations leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Leadership & coaching

Education

Post-secondary diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

NAIT is seeking an experienced Academic Liaison to support the School of Health and Life Sciences. You will lead advising, coordinate with multiple offices, and drive improvements in student services.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and a student-centered approach within a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in post-secondary settings, a post-secondary diploma, and a preference for a bachelor's degree.