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- To actively contribute to the positive development of team's knowledge, skills, and training; participate in the ongoing development of the co-op programs.
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Greystone College Co-op Program Advisor - Vancouver, Canada - ILSC Education Group
Description
Title: Co-op Program Advisor
Reports to: Co-op Program Director and Director of Programs
Location: Vancouver, BC
Job purpose:
The Co-op Program Advisor will provide co-op advising, guidance, and workshops to students in the programs at Greystone College Vancouver (part of ILSC Education Group). They will act as an important link between program success and student's co-op placement experience, and encourage a positive, motivated, proactive, and enjoyable office atmosphere that encourages the growth of students and staff and fosters a healthy group dynamic.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
Job Requirements:
Contact Information
While we thank all applications, only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
About ELS, ILSC & Greystone College
A world leader in language education & vocational training, ILSC Education Group, which opened its first language school in Vancouver, Canada in and Greystone College in , offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada, Australia, and India, some of the world's most attractive and popular English-speaking work and study destinations. Since opening its first school in Vancouver, BC, Canada, ILSC has become a world leader in language and career training and has grown to include incredible locations around the world, in Vancouver, Toronto and Montréal, Canada; New Delhi, India; and Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, Australia.
In early , ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS Education Services, bringing together over years of combined experience delivering life-changing learning experiences to international students. Since , when ELS Educational Services opened its first school in Washington DC, ELS has developed a global reputation for delivering top-quality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of on-campus English language programs and University partners, across the USA.
Our mission is to provide our global community with transformative learning, living and work experiences by offering the finest language, career and higher education programs.
Our Core Values
ELS, ILSC and Greystone College are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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