Aboriginal Student Success Advisor (Leave Replacement)

College of New Caledonia; Virginia; On-site; USD 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Aboriginal Student Success Advisor (Leave Replacement) to provide crucial support for Aboriginal students. This role includes academic advising, fostering relationships with Aboriginal communities, and assisting students by addressing barriers to their educational journey. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree, experience in academic advising, and a commitment to supporting Aboriginal learners.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment for Aboriginal students

Qualifications

• 2 years or more providing academic advising preferred.
• Experience working with Aboriginal adult learners required.
• Understanding of Aboriginal philosophy of education.

Responsibilities

• Advising Aboriginal students on education and career goals.
• Collaborating to develop programs supporting student success.
• Data analysis to inform students' academic and cultural needs.

Skills

Knowledge of Aboriginal cultures

Proficient in technological resources

Ability to maintain positive relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree specializing in Education or Social Sciences

Tools

Word-processing

Internet and web-based research

Job description

Aboriginal Student Success Advisor (Leave Replacement)

Job Title Aboriginal Student Success Advisor (Leave Replacement)

EXISTING CNC CUPE Employees:

For all Administrative postings please disregard the following statement. For CUPE postings please refer to Article 9.01 (d) of the CUPE Collective Agreement to ensure you have met the eligibility requirements to apply to CUPE competitions.

Employment Status

Employment Status Full Time

Employment Type

Employment Type Leave Replacement

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Student Success & Retention, this position receives supervision and mentorship in the day-to-day performance of work from the Academic Advising Team Lead (Student Success Advising Team Lead), and collaborates with the Manager of Aboriginal Services. This role provides services to the Aboriginal students of CNC for the purpose of supporting the College’s objective of attracting, retaining and enabling the success of Aboriginal students. As the Aboriginal Student Success Advisor, you will perform core Student Success advising duties with a special focus on Aboriginal Services.

Specific Duties

• Participates in and adheres to professional standards in the academic advising community (e.g. National Academic Advising Association ( NACADA ), Canadian Association of College and University Student Services ( CACUSS ), Centre for Higher Education Research and Development (C.H.E.R.D.).
• Utilizes a developmental advising model that motivates students to define their education and career goals.
• Assists students in understanding program admission, prerequisites, and completion requirements using various advising tools.
• Supports students in identifying barriers to success and refer them to resources and services.
• Assists students in navigating through the student life cycle.
• Understands and supports students at critical stages within their educational journey and refers them to appropriate support services for issues that cannot be resolved through Academic Advising.
• Provides information on admission and placement testing, and assists with interpretation of results.
• Provides information on career exploration and facilitates student’s use of career services within the College’s available resources.
• Utilizes CNC operating systems with a critical eye to assess, optimize and evaluate certificate and diploma completion requirements.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of academic and non-academic policies and procedures and assists students to understand how these relate to academic standing and the student experience.
• Maintains knowledge of CNC programming and provide feedback through appropriate mechanisms, including committee membership, Education Council proposals, etc.
• Optimizes the student experience by providing timely feedback to student inquiries.
• Maintains confidentiality through every interaction, while ensuring appropriate documentation is kept accordingly.
• Provides feedback and recommendations for improvements to systems (Colleague, Student Planner, etc).
• Actively collaborates and participates in student information events and workshops (including but not limited to Orientation, Student Life Expo, Open house, Student Planner workshops, meet and greets, trades info tables, registration workshops, Health & Wellness Fair).
• Maintains awareness of college-wide initiatives, latest programs and integrates new programming/pilots when possible.
• Seeks out and participates in professional development opportunities for academic advising and specialized areas.
• Advocates for Academic Advising on CNC committees and interdepartmental meetings.
• You will be part of a team actively engaged in contributing to and accomplishing the vision, mission, and goals of the College and in supporting the aspirations and needs of our learners.
• You will promote a positive work atmosphere by interacting and communicating in a professional manner that demonstrates mutual respect with students and colleagues.
• Duties as assigned by Manager, Student Success & Retention or designate.

In addition to regular Academic Advising responsibilities, Aboriginal Student Success Advising includes:
• Provide supports which are guided by holistic Aboriginal principles and values, including but not limited to:
- supporting the whole person: mental, emotional, physical and spiritual being.

- acknowledging the student within a family, a community, and a culture.
- honouring the stewardship and connection to the land.
- connecting the lessons of the past with the hopes and dreams of the future.
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with Aboriginal communities, which includes education staff and counsellors and other related agencies.
• Maintain the existing system to measure and evaluate Aboriginal Student Success.
• Analyse data and reports to make recommendations that will address the academic, social, emotional and cultural needs of Aboriginal learners.
• Collaborates with co-advisors, student affairs partners and other CNC staff to foster ongoing learning of Aboriginal cultural values, principles and traditions.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) specializing in Education or Social Sciences or a related field
• 2 years or more in providing academic advising preferred. Experience working with Aboriginal adult learners required.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal cultures, including the Métis and local First Nations;
• Experience in providing cultural educational work in day-to-day activities for the purpose of shared reciprocal learning;
• Knowledge of social issues in Aboriginal communities, especially those issues that directly impact Aboriginal students;
• Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy of adult education and customer service, especially in regard to culturally appropriate services;
• Understanding of Aboriginal philosophy of education;
• Demonstrated understanding of the BC post-secondary system and information specific to Aboriginal learners;
• Proven ability to maintain positive working relationships internally and externally;
• Proficient in appropriate technological resources including the following computer application areas: Word-processing, email, Internet and web-based research;
• This position requires a person of Aboriginal ancestry who also meets all other necessary qualifications.

Band

Band I

Grade

Grade NA

Salary $71,253 per year

Location

Location Prince George

CNC Campus

CNC Campus Prince George

Province

Province BC

Country

Country Canada

Department

Department Student Services

Posting Number

Posting Number 25-079SP

Employee Group

Employee Group Operational

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/05/2025

Position end date (if temporary or seasonal)

Position end date (if temporary or seasonal) 06/10/2026

This is an HRSP Restricted position.

This position requires a person of Aboriginal ancestry who also meets all other necessary qualifications.

Number of Hours per week

Number of Hours per week 35

Posting Competition Status

Posting Competition Status Accepting Applications

Number of Positions to fill

Number of Positions to fill 1

Open Date

Open Date 06/24/2025

Screening/Close Date

Screening/Close Date 07/04/2025

Remain Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instruction/Details to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you legally able to work in Canada?
  • Yes
  • No
• * As you are applying to a designated position under our Human Rights Special Program, which requires peoples of Aboriginal Ancestry.Aboriginal ancestry as defined in the Constitution Acts of 1982, Part II, Section 35(2), which recognizes the "Indian, Inuit, and Métis peoples of Canada."Do you identify yourself as an aboriginal person as defined above?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Science, or another related discipline?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years of experience working with Aboriginal adult learners in an academic advising setting do you have?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 2 years or more
• * Have you taken any Post Secondary education courses in cross-cultural or intercultural communication? If yes, please explain briefly.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe your understanding of Aboriginal philosophy of education.

  (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Proof of Aboriginal Ancestry
Optional Documents
• Credentials
• Other
• Optional Credentials 1
• Optional Credentials 2

College of New Caledonia, Human Resources
3330 22 Ave, Prince George, BC V2N 1P8, Canada