University Placement and Guidance Counsellor - Hamilton, Canada - Columbia International College

Columbia International College

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Hamilton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Summary:

A University Placement and Guidance Counsellor is responsible for ensuring that all students in their alpha group receive course counselling, academic support, guidance counselling and University Placement assistance.

Responsibilities:

Guidance counselling
Course of Study planning
Guide students along the path of university readiness and in selection of universities and programs, and provide advice and resources for research of the information
Liaise with university admissions to facilitate or intervene the admission process when necessary
Meet with parents regarding academic concerns, course of study and university or college admissions and address their relevant concerns
Organize and assist in variety of events and activities (university fairs, visits and trips) to connect students with university admissions to learn about university studies and life
Other duties assigned by the Principal

Qualifications:

Experience in a high school setting
Experience in counseling, mentoring and advising
Experience in working with students with diverse cultural backgrounds
Ability to multitask in a high pressure role
Good team player
Excellent communication skills both verbal & written
Strong knowledge and skills in Word Perfect, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, Power Point), Social Media

Education:

Undergraduate degree required

Hours of Work

Regular business hours
Availability during occasional weekends, to attend Post-Secondary Institution Fairs, would be required
Columbia International College is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations, whenever possible, to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department._

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