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Sask DLC requires a continuing, full-time (1.0 FTE) Academic Advisor.
This is a continuing contract position at 8 hours per day based on the school calendar of Sask DLC and
is a 12-month full-year position (summer months of July and August are included).
This position will be assigned at one of our regional campus locations across the province based on
the principal residence of the successful candidate. This position is not remote or virtual work from
home.

The Academic Advisor will report directly to the Campus Principal and subsequent staff at the campus
site within their assigned space.
The start date will be determined by the availability of the successful candidate.

Academic Advisor Role or Duties include:

• Contacting and enrolling full-time online students into courses, maintaining student

graduation plan data to meet Ministry of Education requirements as well as incorporate
courses for admission requirements to post -secondary programs;

• Reviewing transcripts and creating student graduation plans, including monitoring and

adjusting student plans throughout the year as needed;

• Maintaining accurate data in our DLCgo system as well as supporting Excel spreadsheets

that track students’ graduation status;

• Unique to this Academic Advisor Position, you will work in the application Embark to

review transcripts, create graduation plans and assign Academic Advisors to new
registered students;

• Maintaining up-to date information with Ministry of Education changes regarding

graduation requirements;

• Having knowledge and understanding of courses offered and different programs (regular,

French immersion, Adult 12 and graduated students) and requirements;

• Having the ability to navigate post-secondary websites to assist students in course

planning;

• Updating student graduation plans in the summer after final courses are completed and

transcripts are updated;

• Working with Student Support Teachers to assist in Grade 9 -10 Transition Plans;

• Updating parents and students of new programs available to students;

• Helping students as needed during the summer to update graduation plans once courses

are completed, including Summer School.

Sask DLC delivers online learning programs to students across the province. Sask DLC’s head office is
located in Kenaston, with an administrative office in Regina, and nine regional campuses located in
Swift Current, Moose Jaw, Estevan, Yorkton, Saskatoon, Nipawin, Prince Albert, Neilburg and La Ronge.

As a student support, you will work with students in an online environment providing guidance and recommendations. We are looking to recruit staff who seek to
understand the challenges of online learning and strive to create real connections with our learners,
bridging the distance between them.

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• student-centred decision-making;

• innovation and creativity to support students achieving learning outcomes in a variety of

approaches that fit student needs and interests;

• ability to communicate effectively with parents on student educational needs and progress;

• strong time management and organizational abilities;

• flexibility with the capacity to problem solve;

• strengths in collegiality and collaboration;

• ability to communicate clear and effective feedback on student progress;

• collaboration with colleagues on course development;

• knowledge of curriculum outcomes and indicators;

• current instruction and assessment practices; and,

• commitment to work collaboratively with all staff to carry out the mission and vision of Sask

DLC.

To Apply: Interested applicants are invited to complete an online application and include a resume, a
cover letter and contact information for at least three professional references (may be included in
resume).

Sask DLC is committed to reflecting the diversity of the students and communities we serve.
Applications are encouraged from First Nations and Métis candidates.

Salary (Year 1: $24.00/hr to Year 4: $26.23/hr) and benefits for this position will be in accordance with
the negotiated Collective Agreement with CUPE 4802.

Any questions or requests for additional information can be directed to:
Ryan Johnson, Kenaston Campus Principal at ryan.johnson@sask DLC.ca.

Interested applicants are invited to register/log in with Sask DLC at the following address:
https://saskdlc.simplication.com/WLSBLogin.aspx (please scroll down).

The application deadline is October 20, 2024.

• We thank all those who apply for this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be

contacted.

• The successful candidates will be required to submit a satisfactory criminal record check (vulnerable

sector) as a condition of employment