Enrollment and Academic Advisor

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TITLE:Enrollment and Academic Advisor

POSITION OVERVIEW: The role of the Enrollment and Academic Advisor will be to guide Alexander College Corp’s marketing efforts in the countries that are assigned. The advisor will work with the Marketing (Enrollment and Academic Advising Services) team to enter new markets and maintain current markets for enrollment purposes. The advisor will represent the College by conducting presentations, providing advice to prospective students and agency partners with respect to academic programs, admission procedures, and registration procedures, and imparting knowledge of the resources, facilities, and opportunities available to students at Alexander College.

WHY JOIN US:

• Group extended health, dental, and life benefits
• GRSP matching contributions
• Professional Development encouragement and reimbursement
• Employee engagement events and activities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Facilities: Brand new campus and office space that emphasizes a culture of environmentally friendly practices. Secure bike lockers and shower.
• Supportive, friendly, and encouraging team of people

WHO WE ARE: Alexander College is a private post-secondary institution serving approximately 4,000 students every year. Students choose to study at Alexander College to complete their Associate of Arts or Science degree or take a variety of University Transfer courses. We strive for excellence in higher education for students from many cultural backgrounds and language abilities by providing university transfer courses and degree programs, individual support services, and campus activities to foster local and global community engagement.

REQUIREMENTS

• Post-secondary education, minimum of a Certificate or Diploma equivalence
• Minimum of 3 years work experience working in a similar role
• Knowledge of the BC College and University system and dealing with International agents
• English & Spanish proficiency

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build strategic relationships with agencies, and other stakeholder groups both locally and overseas.
• Meet with and enroll students both virtually & in person based on their educational specifications & requirements.
• Travel (2-6 weeks/ per year) to various international destinations for student events, educational fairs and agency meetings for college purposes subject to approval.
• Lead follow up using different tools such as emailing, calling, texting and if required, meeting virtually or in person at the campus.
• Assist the Marketing/Enrollment Department in conceiving, implementing, administering, and evaluating marketing plans for the College.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the VP of Enrollment and Managers

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested and you would like to apply, please visit our careers page for the full position description: https://alexandercollege.ca/about-us/careers/ and e-mail your cover letter and resume with the e-mail title being “[Your Full-name] _Enrollment Academic Advisor 2023”. In your cover letter, be sure to tell us what you would bring to this team and why you’d be perfect for this role. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you!

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority

Other titles for this role; Enrollment Assistant, Academic Coordinator, Student Enrollment Strategist, Student Enrollment Specialist, Student Advisor

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $46,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Burnaby, BC V5H 4T6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Experience:

• Enrollment and Academic Advising: 3 years (preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (required)

Work Location: In person