Post-Secondary Counsellor

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.