Aboriginal Student Advisor

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Employment Status Full Time

Employment Type Regular

Reporting to the Manager of Student Recruitment Services, the Aboriginal Future Student Advisor represents and promotes CNC and its programs, services, awards and financial aid, specifically as this pertains to the specialized needs of Aboriginal students. The Aboriginal Future Student Advisor is a member of a highly motivated, professional regional recruitment team that is involved in recruitment planning, strategic development, and the implementation of approved activities in order to contribute to CNC’s enrolment goals.

This position is responsible for supporting student recruitment activities from enquiry to acceptance into the College. Various recruitment methods will be utilized including face‑to‑face presentations, digital communications, tours, database management, marketing and communications planning and other strategic enrollment management initiatives. As the critical link in establishing access for Aboriginal students to educational opportunities and student supports at CNC , the Aboriginal Future Student Advisor will develop relationships with prospective Aboriginal students, care givers and Aboriginal communities to assist students in reaching their academic and career goals.

Planning

• Participates in the development of an annual recruitment plan designed to accomplish the goals established in the College Strategic Plan, SEM Plan, and the goals established in the College Aboriginal Education Plan.
• Writes reports to identify trends, accomplishments, lessons learned and to make recommendations on future recruitment activities.
• Prepares yearly comparative analysis reports or other reports as requested.

Recruitment Initiatives

• Enhance the visibility of the College, inspire and motivate prospective Aboriginal students to become qualified applicants and enrolled at CNC by promoting the College’s academic programs and services through a variety of platforms including: face‑to‑face appointments, secondary school visits, campus tours, college and community events, as well as First Nations’ and Aboriginal community visits.
• Advises and builds relationships with prospective students on all aspects of academic program options, application, admission, registration, housing, awards and financial assistance, extracurricular activities and orientation to CNC. Advising through front counter interactions, one‑on‑one appointments, telephone, e‑mail and web‑based correspondence with students, their families, industry and community partners, secondary teachers/guidance counsellors and college advisors.
• Provides follow up for Aboriginal applicants throughout the admission cycle.
• Works closely with College staff, faculty, and administrators to assist applicants in becoming qualified and enrolled at CNC.
• Be aware of and work collaboratively with Future Student Advisors, student affairs staff and academic team members to meet institutional enrolment targets and objectives.
• Delivers recruitment presentations in a variety of settings, utilizing a variety of tools and publications, to a range of audience sizes (from individual to small, medium and large groups).
• Develop and maintain relationships with various stakeholders including parents and family members of prospective students, secondary school counsellors, teachers and staff, as well as valued community and industry partners.
• Regularly monitor/analyse application reports, and contact unqualified and incomplete applicants with strategies and tactics that will enable prospects to become qualified applicants.
• Coordinates and attends secondary school visits.
• Respond to inquiries from prospective students in‑person, by e‑mail, and through social media, chat or e‑mail.
• Participate in the Student Ambassador program including training and performance evaluation.
• Represent the College at external and internal events including Open Houses, career fairs, program…