Student Advisor #25181
Company: Keyano College
Job Description
Category: Administration, Education
Company: Keyano College
Salary: $4,674.00/month plus an attractive benefits package.
Competition Number: 1112-SAP-061
Student Advisor – TERM (C.U.P.E. IS6)
The Office of the Registrar at Keyano College is currently seeking an experienced, highly motivated individual to assume the duties of Student Advisor. This is a full-time, term position commencing March 19, 2012 and ending on or before March 13, 2013.
Student Advisors use a developmental process, which considers individual's needs, goals, interests and prior academic/non-academic experiences to effectively broaden the student's ability to successfully design and implement an individualized educational plan. Through this approach, Student Advisors are expected to research, analyze, develop, and deliver services through a number of ways.
Essential skills in public relations, communications, research, program development, and accuracy in delivery of information are essential to the Student Advising role.
Role and Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Registrar, the Student Advisor will manage and oversee student files assigned to their caseload.
- This position will be responsible for handling student inquiries, managing student application processes, academic advising, determining student placements and assisting with student funding.
- This position is required to provide excellent customer service from the initial point of application contact through to Admissions.
Qualifications:
- A University Degree in a related field plus some experience related to the position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preference will be given to Social Sciences backgrounds.
- The successful candidate will also have knowledge of SIS systems, student funding policies and guidelines, computer applications, and various entrance requirements to Universities/Colleges and Technical school programs.
- Strong advisory/assessment skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also needed for this position.
Procedure for applying:
Please submit your current resume, with competition number, to the human resources department by email to human.resources@keyano.ca by February 6, 2012.
For further Information visit our website at www.keyano.ca/careers
Keyano College welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including visible minorities, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants. Individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.