academic counsellor

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work setting

• University or college
• Urban area

Tasks

• Counsel students regarding educational, career or vocational issues
• Counsel students regarding personal and social issues
• Consult with teachers, parents, administrators and community agencies
• Co-ordinate the provision of counselling and information services to students, parents and teachers
• Administer and interpret standardized intelligence, aptitude and interest tests
• Refer students to other specialized services when required
• Develop guidance and counselling programs
• Arrange for recruitment of graduating students by employers
• Supervise field experience for graduate students in clinical and counselling areas
• Visit colleges and secondary schools to provide academic information to prospective students, their parents and educational institutions

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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

Experience

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 hours per week