Senior Advisor, Academic Operations

Multiscreensite; Calgary; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Medical & dental benefits

Professional development

Pension (LAPP)

Campus facilities

Job summary

SAIT’s Academic Services team invites applications for a Senior Advisor, Academic Operations. The role ensures pathway programs run smoothly from planning through delivery, overseeing staffing, scheduling, enrolment, course administration, and faculty loading while driving process improvements that enhance the student and faculty experience.

Collaborating with Academic Chairs, Associate Deans, and service areas across SAIT, you provide operational leadership to keep programs on track.

Qualifications

• Experience in academic operations or higher education administration preferred.
• Ability to lead staff across multiple units and manage complex workflows.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program staffing, scheduling, enrolment, course administration, faculty loading and student progression.
• Drive process improvements to enhance student and faculty experience.
• Lead operational execution across departments, coordinating with Academic Chairs and Associate Deans.
• Support curriculum delivery and academic operations to ensure programs run smoothly and efficiently.

Job description

SAIT’s Academic Services team is dedicated to serving SAIT’s schools and learners by providing training in essential and transferable skills. Join a team passionate about creating transformative learning environments that provide access to, and support post-secondary journeys.

The Opportunity

Job classification: P5932 - Supervisor

Salary range:$78,385 - $90,000. Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity.

Paid leave:4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year

Position End Date:December 31, 2027

Deadline to apply:9am November 2, 2026

As the Senior Advisor, Academic Operations, you play a key role in ensuring pathway programs run smoothly from planning through delivery. You will oversee program staffing, scheduling, enrolment, course administration, faculty loading, and student progression while driving process improvements that enhance the student and faculty experience.

Working closely with Academic Chairs, Associate Deans, faculty, and service areas across the institution, you will provide operational leadership and help ensure programs are delivered efficiently and effectively. This role allows academic leaders to focus on curriculum, teaching excellence, and student academic matters while you lead the operational execution that keeps programs on track.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy optimizing processes, and are passionate about supporting student success through operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape an exceptional learning experience from behind the scenes.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is, and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed, and you will hear from us either way.

Together, we build bold futures

At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including:

- Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing

- SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported

- Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate

- Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account

- Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses

- Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence

- Excellent dining options on campus

- Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes

At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.

Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here.

We’re committed to community and belonging

Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.

Oki, Âba wathtech, Danit'ada, Tawnshi, Hello.

SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.

We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.