2627-204 - College & Career Prep Coordinator (PS3) - Truro Campus

NSCC; Truro; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

NSCC’s Truro Campus seeks a Professional Support 3 in the College & Career Prep team to help students begin their NSCC journey and prepare for life beyond graduation. This term position starts in November and aims to support career readiness and transitions to employment or further education.

Reporting to the Manager, College and Career Prep, you will work with students at every stage, promoting Get Started, Campus Tours, Career Fairs and industry engagement while providing exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience working with students in a post-secondary environment, including leadership in student communities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, Excel, PowerPoint and Co-Pilot; Peoplesoft is an asset.
• Comfort in a digital environment and using technology to enhance student experiences.
• Experience with personal financial planning and advice.
• Event coordination across multiple teams or environments.
• Training/facilitation preparation, delivery and evaluation.
• Experience supporting/providing service to students and prospective students.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate career exploration and planning activities helping students identify strengths and pathways.
• Support financial, personal and practical commitments for college success and connect students to loans, scholarships, childcare and resources.
• Help students nearing program completion develop career plans and connect with employers and industry partners.
• Serve as a dedicated point of contact for assigned academic schools and promote student success initiatives.
• Collaborate across departments to integrate NSCC initiatives like Get Started, Campus Tours and Career Fairs.

Skills

Equity & inclusion

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Problem solving

Coordination

Career development knowledge

Workshop facilitation

Lifelong learning

Community involvement

Education

Community college diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Email

Excel

PowerPoint

Co-Pilot

Peoplesoft

Job description

Professional Support

College & Career Prep Coordinator (PS3)

Education

Truro Campus

Truro, Nova Scotia

Student Supports

Term Position: Commencing approximately November 2, 2026 and ending approximately May 14, 2027
Application deadline is 11:59PM, October 22, 2026

Competition No. 2627-204

The salary scale for Professional Support 3 is based on steps that range from $74,712.27 - $93,456.74. New Professional Support may receive up to a maximum of seven steps for relevant occupational experience which is $81,859.58 annually.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• Community College diploma in Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Services, Community Studies, Recreation Leadership, Non-Profit Leadership, or another related discipline.
• Minimum three years of experience working with students in a post-secondary environment, including leadership experience as part of student communities.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Co-Pilot. Familiarity with Peoplesoft would be considered an asset.
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience.
• You have experience with personal financial planning and advice.
• You have event coordination skills, specifically across multiple teams or environments.
• Experience with student funding organizations (ie. student assistance, METS, etc.) would be considered an asset.
• You have experience in training/facilitation preparation, delivery and evaluation.
• You have experience supporting/providing service to students and prospective students.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge

• You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism.
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact with a diversity of people and support resolution of issues.
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to student programming including workshop development and delivery.
• Knowledge of career development theories, student development principles, and transition programming for post-secondary students is considered an asset.
• Ability to facilitate workshops and provide one‑on‑one coaching to support students in achieving their educational and career goals.
• You are dedicated to life‑long learning.
• You show a strong commitment to community involvement.

Responsibilities

The College & Career Prep Coordinator (CCPC) plays an important role in helping NSCC students feel welcomed, confident, and supported as they begin their NSCC journey and prepare for life beyond graduation.

Reporting to the Manager, College and Career Prep, the CCPC works alongside students at every stage of their college experience. Through a student-centered and relationship-focused approach, the CCPC helps students explore career options, navigate educational pathways, build career readiness skills, and prepare for successful transitions to employment, further education, or other meaningful opportunities.

Drawing on career development principles and student transition practices, the CCPC works with students to help them recognize their strengths, develop the skills and confidence needed to achieve their goals, and make informed decisions about their academic and career futures.

The CCPC will:

• Facilitate career exploration and career planning activities that help students identify their strengths, interests, values, and potential career pathways.
• Support students in understanding the financial, personal, and practical commitments associated with college success, and connect them with the programs, resources, and services they need to thrive before beginning their studies, including student loans, scholarships and awards, childcare supports, and other available resources.
• Focus on supporting students nearing program completion by helping them develop career plans, connect with employers and industry partners, explore further education opportunities, and navigate the transition from college to employment, continuing education, or other meaningful post‑graduation pathways.
• Serve as a dedicated point of contact for assigned academic schools, collaborating with faculty and staff to identify student needs, coordinate supports, and promote student success initiatives.
• Contribute to a seamless student onboarding experience by working collaboratively across departments and integrating College initiatives such as Get Started, Test Drive, Campus Tours, Career Fairs, and Industry Events.

This role helps students identify their strengths, interests, values, and goals; develop career management skills; prepare for college success; and connect with opportunities for employment, industry engagement, and further education.

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, Professional Support employees at NSCC must complete a part‑time adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status; all probationary, full or part‑time Professional Support employees of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full‑time Professional Support employees whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR & Talent Consultant, at [e-mail]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

Unfortunately, we can not accept late or paper applications.