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University of Alberta is hiring an Educational Support Aide. The aide supports students with disabilities at the university’s Augustana Campus in Camrose by accompanying them in class, helping them use assistive technology, and building their study and organizational skills. The work is part of the Student Success and Accessibility team and focuses on access to learning rather than tutoring.

Highlights

Escort and accompany assigned students in class while modelling positive academic, social, and professional behaviours.
Guide students through instructions and classroom or laboratory tasks when barriers arise, keeping support focused on access rather than tutoring.
Walk students to and from classes and labs to help with wayfinding, and monitor their individual health indicators, communicating about moving to a safe place when needed.
Support students in using approved assistive technologies, digital tools, and learning platforms, and encourage them to use approved academic accommodations and communicate effectively with instructors.
Help students organize coursework, understand assignments, and build study habits by reinforcing note-taking, time management, task planning, and prioritization while promoting independence and self-advocacy.
High school diploma required, with an educational assistant certificate or related diploma, experience with accessibility or persons with disabilities, Microsoft Office and Google literacy, and First Aid Level 2 training all considered assets.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, along with empathy, intercultural competence, and careful attention to complex details.
Casual part-time schedule of 3 to 20 hours per week, in person at Augustana Campus through April 30, 2027, with hours depending on student enrolment and class scheduling, at $23.51 per hour.

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Job Info

Job Identification: 4552

Job Category: Administrative Support

Posting Date: 10/28/2026, 05:57 PM

Job Schedule: Part time

Locations: Camrose, AB, Canada (On-site)

Grade: 2

Category Type: Support Staff

Position Type: Casual

College/Administrative Portfolio: VP Academic

Faculty/Department: Student Success and Experience

Hours Per Week: 3 to 20

Hourly Rate/Range: $23.51

About the Job

This position has an end date of April 30, 2027.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at Augustana Campus, Camrose.

Augustana Student Success and Accessibility is seeking an Educational Support Aide (ESA) for the current academic year. The ESA plays an important role in supporting students with disabilities in achieving their academic goals and maximizing their learning experience. Clear, consistent communication and reinforcement of University of Alberta regulations, policies, and procedures are required with students and staff.

Other Information: Hours are dependent on student enrolment and class scheduling, with certain days requiring longer shifts than others. Please note that this position is contingent upon student enrollment and active need. Should a student withdraw or no longer require an ESA, the contract will end prior to the scheduled end date.

Responsibilities

Escort and accompany assigned student(s) in class, while modelling positive academic, social, and professional behaviours in the classroom.
Guide student(s) in understanding instructions and completing classroom or laboratory tasks under their direction when barriers arise, ensuring support remains focused on access rather than tutoring.
Observes and monitors the student's unique health indicators and communicates regarding moving to a safe place.
Walks with students to and from classes/labs to assist in wayfinding on campus.
Supports students in accessing and using approved assistive technologies, digital tools, and current learning platforms.
Encourage students to utilize approved academic accommodations and support them in communicating effectively with instructors.
Support students in organizing coursework, understanding assignments, and developing effective study habits, without tutoring.
Reinforce learning strategies such as note-taking, time management, task planning, and prioritization.
Promote independence, self-advocacy, and confidence.
Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

A minimum of a high school diploma is required. An educational assistant certificate or related diploma is considered an asset.
Empathy and intercultural competence in working with stakeholders of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to model positive academic habits, organization, and time management skills.
Ability to multitask and seek solutions to immediate and short-term issues.
Careful attention to complex details.
Experience working with accessibility-related issues or persons with disabilities is an asset.
Literacy or experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Google applications is an asset.
First Aid Level 2 training is an asset (opportunity for training may be provided).

Application Instructions

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This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

About the Team

Student Success and Experience (formerly Office of the Dean of Students) holds student support at the heart of everything we do. We provide services focused on student well-being and flourishing both in the classroom and beyond. We offer a wide range of services, including career guidance, health and wellness resources, academic support, and assistance for students facing unexpected challenges or personal difficulties. We also work closely with faculty and staff across campus to ensure students receive coordinated support when they need it most.

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