Details:
Reporting to the Assistant Registrar, Campbell River Campus the Aboriginal Education Advisor provides information on College programs and courses, including admissions eligibility and the registration process to Aboriginal students and prospective students.
The Aboriginal Education Advisor assists students in the preparation of educational plans and exploration of career options by providing information and advising on eligibility and selection criteria, funding opportunities as well as participating in College recruitment activities.
The Aboriginal Education Advisor will have a strong working knowledge of funding opportunities for Aboriginal students.
Knowledge and experience of issues affecting Aboriginal education in Canada is necessary and sensitivity to the needs of adult Aboriginal learners is essential.
The Aboriginal Education Advisor is aware of the Mission and Values of North Island College, incorporating and practicing the values in everything they do.
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Qualifications & Experience:
Successful completion of a minimum of four years post-secondary education. Bachelor degree preferred;
- Three to five years of experience in a comparable environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must possess experience an d an understanding of Aboriginal cultural and educational issues and have recent experience working with First Nations students, or in a First Nations related setting.