Post-Secondary Counsellor

Ha-Shilth-Sa; Port Alberni; Sur place; CAD 63 000 - 71 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive benefits

Résumé du poste

Ha-Shilth-Sa seeks a permanent, full‑time Post-Secondary Counsellor based in Port Alberni to provide advisory support to eligible students pursuing Post-Secondary Education funding under the Nuu-chah-nulth policy and procedures.

The role involves guiding applicants, reviewing funding eligibility, budgeting, preparing invoices, and reporting progress to First Nations, with travel within Nuu-chah-nulth regions.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma with relevant advising experience.
• Computer literacy with databases and high proficiency in Excel, email, and word processing.
• Experience in a First Nations environment is an asset.
• Excellent people skills and diplomacy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Valid BC driver's license, reliable vehicle, and willingness to travel within Nuu-chah-nulth regions.
• Provide references and consent for criminal record check.

Responsabilités

• Proactively communicate with students and advise on funding policy requirements.
• Review funding eligibility, process documents, and maintain student files.
• Prepare student budgets and review invoices and living allowances.
• Assist students in achieving educational goals.
• Report progress to First Nations on an individual basis.

Connaissances

Student advising

Communication skills

Multitasking

Time management

Attentive to details

Formation

Post-secondary degree or diploma

Outils

Excel

Databases

Word processing

Email

Description du poste

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council’s Education, Training & Social Development Department is seeking a permanent, full-time Post-Secondary Counsellor to provide advisory support to eligible students interested in accessing Post-Secondary Education funding. Based out of Port Alberni, this position supports eligible students in the funding application processes based on the NTC Post-Secondary Funding Policy and Procedures for enrolment into eligible post-secondary programs and institutions.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Proactively communicating with students (by telephone, email/digital or in-person) and serving as their first point of contact to answer questions and advising on the requirements of the NTC Post-Secondary Funding Policy and Procedures.
• Reviewing applications for funding eligibility, processing missing information letters, generating approvals, and maintaining student files in a student data base.
• Preparing student budgets and reviewing/preparing invoices and living allowances for payments.
• Assisting potential and continuing students in achieving their educational goals.
• Reporting to First Nations on individual student progress.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in a related discipline or diploma with 1 to three years’ experience in academic advising, counseling, admissions, or student affairs.
• Computer literate with technical experience with databases and high proficiency in excel spreadsheets, electronic mail, and word processing software.
• Experience working in a First Nations environment or being a First Nations person will be considered an asset.
• Excellent people skills and able to communicate technical information effectively and diplomatically.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines.
• Must have a valid BC Driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and be prepared to travel within and to Nuu-chah-nulth regions.
• Provide acceptable references and criminal record check.

Competitive benefits, and salary based on qualifications and experience. Annual salary range: $63,000 - $71,000.