Nova Scotia Community College

What you will be doing…

• You will provide career, academic and personal counselling, as well as guidance and support for students in the Adult Learning Program, leading to the Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma for Adults.
• You will engage in student intake assessment, data management, orientation and retention support services as you collaborate with both the School of Access and Student Services departmental teams, as well as with support agencies.
• Under leadership of the Dean, School of Access, Education and Language, you will have a direct reporting relationship with the Academic Chair and a functional relationship with the Manager of Student Services at the Campus level, working closely with faculty of the Adult Learning Program and collaborating regularly with staff members in Student Services.

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• Master's degree in Clinical Social Work, Psychology or Counselling or other Master's degree enabling registration with one of the provincial regulatory bodies noted below. Registered with or undergoing candidacy process with the relevant regulatory body; Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists (NSCCT), Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW); Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (NSBEP)).
• You have a minimum of five years post counselling credential relevant occupational experience counselling adults in a variety of specialities, (e.g. academic, career and personal), including working with post-secondary and or secondary students.
• Occupational experience that includes working with Adults in an Educational setting would be considered an asset.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, MS Teams
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience
• You have experience in training/facilitation preparation, delivery and evaluation, specifically experience with presentations either face to face or online with appropriate technology.
• You have experience supporting/providing service to students and prospective students

Relevant Skills and Knowledge

• You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact with a diversity of people and support resolution of issues
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in PeopleSoft or other HR tracking software
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
• You are a strong communicator
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to data tracking, client file management; scheduling and facilitating individual or group information sessions.
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities
• You are dedicated to life-long learning and prepared to engage in relevant professional development.

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process, please follow this link.

As a condition of employment, Professional Support employees at NSCC must complete a part-time adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status; all probationary, full or part-time Professional Support employees of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Professional Support employees whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.