indigenous advisor – college

Work setting

• University or college

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Counsel students regarding educational, career or vocational issues
• Counsel students regarding personal and social issues
• Co-ordinate the provision of counselling and information services to students, parents and teachers
• Refer students to other specialized services when required
• Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops
• Visit colleges and secondary schools to provide academic information to prospective students, their parents and educational institutions
• Prepare and deliver presentations at conferences, workshops and symposia

Experience and specialization

Counselling specialization

• Multicultural adjustment
• Personal or life skills management

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Other benefits