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Position Information

Position Title

Division

Division Student Services

Department

Department Student Services/Registrar

Supervisor Title Registrar

Location

Location Comox Valley(CV)

Posting Type

Posting Type Internal/External Posting

Position Status

Position Status Temporary

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 11/02/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Position End Date (if temporary) 12/18/2026

Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)

Monday-Friday

%

% 100

Pay Grade

Pay Grade L: $34.47 - $36.63

Position Summary

Reporting to the Registrar, the Educational/Financial Aid Advisor provides information on College programs and courses, including admissions eligibility and the registration process, to the general public, current and prospective students. The Educational/Financial Aid Advisor assists students prepare their educational plans, explore career options and refers to other college services as appropriate. The Educational/Financial Aid Advisor participates in recruitment activities as required. The Educational/Financial Aid Advisor is aware of the Mission and Values of North Island College, incorporating and practicing the values in everything they do.

- Job Knowledge
- Judgment
- Teamwork
- Planning & Organization
- Customer Service Excellence
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills





Duties & Responsibilities

Educational Advising

1. Remain current and provide accurate information about NIC programs and courses to students
2. Knowledgeable about Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs from BC Post-secondary. institutions. Helps interpret general information on programs offered by other Canadian institutions to support educational advising for NIC students.
3. Coach prospective students, current students, and key influencers through educational and career options in person and in group presentations.
4. Advise high school students off-site to provide admission and timetabling support
5. Promote the image, mission and professionalism of the NIC by participating in high school, NIC , and community events.
6. Liaise with high schools and community partners including Employment agencies, WorkBC, First Nations Bands and Literacy Centres, etc.
7. Develop student resources including information on website, handouts, worksheets, and advising syllabus.
8. Support students how to use NIC enrollment tools including My NIC and Student Planner.
9. Document student communication for internal and external uses.
10. Screen students for assessments and refer accordingly.



Review assessment results and coach students through next steps regarding programs and pathways.
11. Create and monitor educational plans with students.
12. May be the initial contact for struggling or distressed students. Coach students toward resolution, refer to NIC and community supports and follow up as required.
13. Remain informed and current with mental health and disability barriers in order to respond and make appropriate referrals.
14. Expectation of ongoing career development to keep Advising knowledge current, either through professional affiliations, such as NACADA , or other recommendations for PD supported by the Registrar.
15. Is aware and provides advising to students on NIC’s educational partnerships and pathways (i.e. Dual Admission, Guaranteed Admission, Transfer Agreements).
16. Work in conjunction with the entire student services team to provide input and information with regards to the advising role.
17. Advocate internally for changes to processes to ensure internal services are meeting the needs of students; includes but not limited to library services, peer tutoring, department chairs.
18. Support and manage a cohort of assigned students with a certain criterion (academic probation, a given program etc.).
19. Work with Department Chairs to maintain specialty program knowledge. Disseminate knowledge to other Educational Advisors and Student Services staff.
20. Liaise with post-secondary institutions to support students’ transfer plans and admission to other institutions.
21. Perform other duties related to the position, as assigned by the Registra

📌 Educational/Financial Aid Advisor (Canada)
🏢 North Island College
📍 Canada