Educational Counsellor
Queen’s Elite Academy of Canada
Job location: Hamilton - ON, Ontario
Job ID: #JP247-155434
Employer: Queen’s Elite Academy of Canada
Job Category: Education & Training
Vacancies: 1
Salary: $37.00/hour
Posting date: September 26, 2022
Expiry date: January 25, 2023
Role and Responsibility
- Counsel students regarding the high school going processes and procedures including course selection, attendance problems, scheduling, adjustment, etc.
- Assist students in navigating barriers to enrollment including becoming financial aid eligible and developing a timeline for applications and enrollment.
- Manage and co-ordinate study groups or workshops for our students related to course-taking, examination preparation and time management skills.
- Review and evaluate applications; interview students and families as part of the application process when needed; refer students to other services or agencies if needed.
- Participate and present at case conferences and supervision meetings and coordinate services and support across units.
- Work with team to regularly review relevant program data to assess trends and improve outcomes.
- Assist in providing guidance to other academic advisors.
- Establish and maintain rapport with high school counselors and administrators.
- Manage additional projects that will support student engagement and opportunity.
- Document all work with students into a database on a regular basis.
Requirement
- A bachelor’s degree in counselling, career development, education or related fields is required; higher education will be an asset; a license from a provincial regulatory body, educational counsellors or social workers will be an asset.
- A minimum of one year of professional experience related to education, teaching, counselling, etc.
- Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
- Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships, both internally and externally.
- Ability to counsel students in areas of program and other educational requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent listening skills and ability to empathize.
- Experience in Microsoft Office or other similar software applications is required.
- Strong time management skills.
Job Types:
- Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
- $37.00 per hour, 35 hour per week, 52 weeks per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site gym
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
- 541-21 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 4W7, Canada
How to Apply:
- If you think you may be a great fit with our team, please send your resume by email to recruit@queenscanada.com with the subject of “Educational Counsellor”. We thank everyone in advance for their interest in this job opportunity; however, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted directly.