Entry Advisor
Job Description
Studenttimes Staffing Solutions is a professional recruitment agency that specializes in providing permanent, temporary, and contractual staffing solutions, for both full-time jobs and part-time job. Offices in Mississauga | Brantford | Cambridge – Ontario, Canada.
An entry advisor must be available to meet with students during office hours and by appointment to provide direction for program progress toward the student’s career and educational goals. Also, an advisor provide relevant, current academic information, refer students who may need assistance solving academic or personal problems.
Responsibilities
- Assists prospective and current students in their academic program and career exploration, and in navigating the College admissions process.
- Guides clients through identifying their interests, skills and goals, coaching them to research information about career and Labour market and academic program options, and guiding them in developing a plan of action.
- Utilizes a variety of methods to support clients: in-person appointments, email, virtual advising, phone and drop-in services.
- Uses strategies in advising that are appropriate for the diverse population served.
- Stays informed of services and supports available for client groups such internationally trained immigrants.
- Supports clients in identifying barriers that might affect success and make appropriate referrals based on client needs.
- Remains current on best practices and trends in advising and career exploration.
- Researches, develops and delivers workshops and information sessions based on client needs and challenges, and incorporates current information on College programs and Labour market conditions.
- Coordinates scheduling and workshop delivery both on and off campus.
- Remains current of best practices in presentation strategies and techniques to maximize client learning and development.
- Strives to keep current on relevant College information and events impacting advising services and that the systems and database are current where appropriate.
- Adopts new tools, technologies and resources that are relevant to advising (e.g. Second Career, newcomer pathways, career exploration, alternative careers, and education / training options).
- Maintains regular contact with other advising services at the College to ensure services and referrals are effectively coordinated.
- Actively develops relationships and liaises with external organizations to promote the services and ensure specific client needs are met.
- Conducts ongoing research to enrich understanding of the needs of client populations served. Suggest changes/adaptations to the service to more effectively meet the needs of a broad range of clients.
- Maintains oversight of data collection and reporting.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Three-year diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Arts or Humanities or Social Services or Counselling or equivalent is required.
- Minimum of one year progressive front-line experience in a demanding client-centered service environment working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience advising post-secondary (and ESL) clients/students in an educational or community setting. Including practical experience developing and facilitating workshops, delivering information sessions, teaching or training, and/or public speaking.
- Career Counselling and general advising certification or courses are an asset.
- Proven software application skills in Microsoft Office including Power Point; experience working with clients/students and guiding others in an educational environment.
- Ability to learn new technologies and apply them in appropriate circumstances.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, discretion, sound judgment; demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality while working within the College policies.
- Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Demonstrated commitment in delivering excellent service to others as this is key in supporting the success of our students and our College.
- Strong collaboration, teamwork and people skills.
- Effective ability to interact with others and deal with situations in ways that respect diverse backgrounds, experience and styles.
- Flexibility in adapting to change and in participating in consultative decision-making processes
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those who are considered for an interview
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