Program Advisor (26:039)
Top Benefits
About the role
**Term of App't:**Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week
**Start date:**Immediately
**Reporting to:**Director of Student Services
Salary:
Classification 16, $58,248.78 - $60,050.29 annually, as per the BCGEU Support Collective Agreement. Annual vacation (119 hours) is pro-rated, and front loaded. We offer competitive extended health and dental benefits (staff are eligible after the completion of 6 months of employment hours). Support Collective Agreement includes time off for family illness, personal illness, and other special leaves. Closure during the Christmas Break (Dec 25 – Jan 1st) of each year is paid time off. Mandatory participation in the Municipal Pension Plan.
Description:
The Student Services Department is seeking to hire a regular full-time Program Advisor that will act as a key resource in student retention and success, providing guidance for students as they navigate their academic experience.
This position is an integral member of a broader team at NLC where collaboration and liaison are essential to providing students with accurate and consistent information, navigational support, and access to services.
The Program Advisor is a primary source of guidance and support for program planning, credential requirements and other course-related questions, enabling students to achieve their academic goals. The Program Advisor provides accurate and informed academic advice to students through their thorough knowledge of college programs and courses, policy and procedures, and regulations as they pertain to academic advising and program completion.
The Program Advisor supports students holistically, encouraging students to proactively take responsibility for their progress and planning throughout their educational journey, while supporting their success through challenges and achievements.
Duties include meeting with students to discuss program options, course selection, credential and graduation requirements; providing guidance on Northern Lights College policy and procedures as they relate to various student requests; and making referrals to student resources available within the college.
If you have exceptional customer service skills and enjoy working in a team environment, this may be the perfect opportunity for you. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in serving a diverse student population, including Indigenous and international students, and will work with a broad range of individuals including faculty, students, staff, and members of the leadership team.
The regular schedule for this role is Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with two years of experience in a student-service-related setting. The experience should include advising students and working within a student information system.
The candidate will possess considerable knowledge of post-secondary curriculum and advising practices, and familiarity with freedom of information and protection of privacy provisions, and the principles and practices of record-keeping and statistical reporting. They will have the ability to interview students and assist them with their education planning and graduation requirements.
The successful candidate will have the ability to compose letters, emails, and other material along with the ability to use sound judgement, discretion and tact while performing duties. They will have the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff.
A valid BC Driver's License is required, as some travel will be necessary.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with NLC, however; only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.
To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.
About Northern Lights College
Northern Lights College provides post-secondary education on seven campuses and access centres across the northern third of British Columbia, covering an area of more than 325,000 square kilometres. The college offers upgrading, academic and professional programs, trades and apprenticeship training, and continuing education programs.
NLC's Board of Governors is empowered by the College and Institute Act of British Columbia to manage, administer, and direct the affairs of the institution. If you would like more information on the activities or decisions of the board or to view board meeting minutes, go to the college website, visit a campus library, or request a copy from a campus administrator or the executive assistant.
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Program Advisor (26:039)
Top Benefits
About the role
**Term of App't:**Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week
**Start date:**Immediately
**Reporting to:**Director of Student Services
Salary:
Classification 16, $58,248.78 - $60,050.29 annually, as per the BCGEU Support Collective Agreement. Annual vacation (119 hours) is pro-rated, and front loaded. We offer competitive extended health and dental benefits (staff are eligible after the completion of 6 months of employment hours). Support Collective Agreement includes time off for family illness, personal illness, and other special leaves. Closure during the Christmas Break (Dec 25 – Jan 1st) of each year is paid time off. Mandatory participation in the Municipal Pension Plan.
Description:
The Student Services Department is seeking to hire a regular full-time Program Advisor that will act as a key resource in student retention and success, providing guidance for students as they navigate their academic experience.
This position is an integral member of a broader team at NLC where collaboration and liaison are essential to providing students with accurate and consistent information, navigational support, and access to services.
The Program Advisor is a primary source of guidance and support for program planning, credential requirements and other course-related questions, enabling students to achieve their academic goals. The Program Advisor provides accurate and informed academic advice to students through their thorough knowledge of college programs and courses, policy and procedures, and regulations as they pertain to academic advising and program completion.
The Program Advisor supports students holistically, encouraging students to proactively take responsibility for their progress and planning throughout their educational journey, while supporting their success through challenges and achievements.
Duties include meeting with students to discuss program options, course selection, credential and graduation requirements; providing guidance on Northern Lights College policy and procedures as they relate to various student requests; and making referrals to student resources available within the college.
If you have exceptional customer service skills and enjoy working in a team environment, this may be the perfect opportunity for you. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in serving a diverse student population, including Indigenous and international students, and will work with a broad range of individuals including faculty, students, staff, and members of the leadership team.
The regular schedule for this role is Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with two years of experience in a student-service-related setting. The experience should include advising students and working within a student information system.
The candidate will possess considerable knowledge of post-secondary curriculum and advising practices, and familiarity with freedom of information and protection of privacy provisions, and the principles and practices of record-keeping and statistical reporting. They will have the ability to interview students and assist them with their education planning and graduation requirements.
The successful candidate will have the ability to compose letters, emails, and other material along with the ability to use sound judgement, discretion and tact while performing duties. They will have the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff.
A valid BC Driver's License is required, as some travel will be necessary.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with NLC, however; only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.
To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.
About Northern Lights College
Northern Lights College provides post-secondary education on seven campuses and access centres across the northern third of British Columbia, covering an area of more than 325,000 square kilometres. The college offers upgrading, academic and professional programs, trades and apprenticeship training, and continuing education programs.
NLC's Board of Governors is empowered by the College and Institute Act of British Columbia to manage, administer, and direct the affairs of the institution. If you would like more information on the activities or decisions of the board or to view board meeting minutes, go to the college website, visit a campus library, or request a copy from a campus administrator or the executive assistant.