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Sydney, NS

Education and Training

Experienced

Full-time

Competition Number: 2627-140

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Aid

Wellness Programs

Professional Support

College and Career Prep Coordinator (PS3)

Sydney Waterfront Campus

Sydney, Nova Scotia

Student Supports

Office of L'nu Student Success

Continuing Full-Time Position: Commencing approximately September 14, 2026

Application Deadline: 11:59 PM, August 27, 2026

Competition No. 2627-140

The salary scale for Professional Support 3 is based on steps that range from $74,712.27 - $93,456.74.

Current Professional

Support may receive up to a maximum of seven steps for relevant occupational experience which is $81,859.58 annually.

This is a designated competition open only to candidates from the Mi'kmaq/Indigenous Community.

At NSCC, we are committed to student success, equity, and Reconciliation. The Office of L'nu Student Success supports Mi'kmaq and Indigenous learners by fostering culturally safe, inclusive, and supportive pathways into education, employment, and lifelong learning. We are seeking a College & Career Prep Coordinator who is passionate about empowering students as they transition into college and onward to meaningful careers and educational opportunities.

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What you'll do

Responsibilities

What you will be doing...

As the College & Career Prep Coordinator, Office of L'nu Student Success, you will:

- Support prospective, applicant, and graduating Mi'kmaq and Indigenous students as they navigate key educational and career transitions.
- Provide culturally responsive guidance and outreach that promotes student confidence, belonging, readiness, and success.
- Assist applicants in understanding admission requirements, completing pre-entry assessments, meeting program milestones, and preparing academically, personally, and financially for college.
- Help students access financial resources and supports, including student loans, band funding, scholarships, bursaries, awards, childcare resources, and other community-based supports.
- Build strong relationships with Mi'kmaq communities, students, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, community organizations, and campus partners to support student transitions and success.
- Use career development principles to help students explore career options, affirm program choices, understand labour market opportunities, and align educational decisions with career goals.
- Coordinate and promote student engagement initiatives, including Get Started activities, Test Drives, campus tours, career fairs, industry networking opportunities, workshops, and other transition programming.
- Deliver workshops and coaching related to career readiness, including résumé development, interview preparation, professional communication, workplace expectations,



and employability skills.
- Support graduating students in preparing for employment, apprenticeships, further education, and career advancement opportunities.
- Collaborate with employers and industry partners to strengthen employment opportunities and enhance student awareness of career pathways.
- Advocate for equitable access to educational and employment opportunities and help address barriers affecting student success.
- Develop and maintain resources, tools, and reports that support college readiness, career planning, and student success outcomes.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience

- Community College diploma in Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Services, Community Studies, Recreation Leadership, Non-Profit Leadership, or another related discipline. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Minimum three years of experience supporting students, clients, or community members in education, employment, career development, student services, community engagement, or a related field.
- Lived experience as a member of the Mi'kmaq/Indigenous community
- Experience working directly with Mi'kmaq and Indigenous students, communities, organizations, and partners is strongly preferred.
- Experience delivering workshops, presentations, coaching, or group facilitation.
- Experience supporting students with career planning, transition services, financial literacy, or educational navigation would be considered an asset.
- Familiarity with student financial assistance programs, Indigenous funding supports, and community-based resources would be considered an asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Copilot.
- Valid driver's licence and ability to travel to communities, campuses, and events as required.

Relevant Skills And Knowledge

You are someone who

- Demonstrates a strong understanding of Mi'kmaq culture, history, community priorities, and the principles of Reconciliation.
- Builds respectful, trusting relationships with students, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, community members, and colleagues.
- Communicates effectively with diverse audiences and adapts approaches to meet individual student needs.
- Applies a student-centred, strengths-based, and culturally responsive approach to support services.
- Demonstrates strong organizational, time management, and project coordination skills.




- Is comfortable working independently while collaborating across departments and campuses.
- Has strong judgment and maintains appropriate confidentiality when working with sensitive student information.
- Is committed to equity, inclusion, accessibility, and lifelong learning.
- Is comfortable working in a digital environment and committed to using technology to enhance the student experience.

A Little Bit About Us

Nova Scotia Community College We value Diversity and Inclusion The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Mi'kmaq, Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

NSCC is organized into six campus regions and one stand-alone campus. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCC's commitment to accessible, high-quality education across the province.

- Eastern Region: Includes Pictou Campus, Strait Area Campus, and Wagmatcook Learning Centre
- Northern Region: Includes Truro Campus, Cumberland Campus, and Amherst Learning Centre
- Metro Region: Includes Akerley Campus and IT Campus
- Southwest Region: Includes Lunenburg, Shelburne, Burridge Campuses, and Digby Learning Centre
- Valley Region: Includes Kingstec Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus, and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)
- Sydney Waterfront and eCampus Region: Includes Sydney Waterfront Campus and eCampus

Stand-Alone Campus

- Ivany Campus

Are you interested?

Work With Us

As a condition of employment, Professional Support employees at NSCC must complete a part-time adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status; all probationary, full or part-time Professional Support employees of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period.

Term full-time Professional Support employees whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR & Talent Consultant, at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

Unfortunately, we can not accept late or paper applications.

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