CIC offers the Total Care Education System to support students to achieve their goal of getting into a post-secondary institution of their choice. Our Total Care Education provides services that can support international students to meet their Academic, Social, Emotional and Physical needs.
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.
Job Responsibilities
Academic course pathway counselling
Course of Study planning
Provide academic course pathway counselling and comprehensive information to students regarding post-secondary education planning, application and admissions to the universities or colleges in Canada, US, UK and other countries
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
Provide academic information and reference to OUAC and university or college admissions in support of student application
Conduct workshops and seminars alongside other UPO/Guidance counsellors to help students understand the admission requirements, application process and assist them in making the transition from high school to university studies
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 multi-task 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
Ability to attend Post-Secondary Institution Fairs would be required
Columbia International College is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations, whenever possible, to applicants and employees with disabilities throughout our hiring and employment process. If you require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.
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