2526-246 - African Nova Scotian and Black Student Advisor (PS3) - Sydney Waterfront Campus - Designated
Nova Scotia Community College - 17 Jobs
Sydney, NS
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African Nova Scotian and Black Student Advisor (PS3)
Sydney Waterfront Campus
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Department of Student Services
Continuing Full-time Position: Commencing approximately November 3, 2025
Application deadline is 11:59pm, October 9, 2025
Competition No. 2526-246
The salary scale for Professional Support 3 is based on steps that range from $72,470.25 - $93,456.74. New 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 to African/Black Nova Scotians.
This position is based out of Sydney Waterfront Campus but could provide in person and/or virtual coverage to Strait Area Campus in Port Hawkesbury. Some travel will be required.
This position responds to the voice and expectations of the African Nova Scotian community in Nova Scotia. It also reflects NSCC's strategic commitment to Inclusion, Equity, Diversity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism (IDEA²); and our role as signatories to the Scarborough Charter. Additionally, this position aligns with our legal obligations under Human Rights legislation, and Nova Scotia's 2022 Dismantling Racism and Hate Act.
Reporting to the Manager, Student Services and functionally reporting to the Manager, Student Career, Advising and Financial Supports, you will:
Support incoming students by building early relationships, guiding transitions into the learning community, creating awareness of available supports and services and working with the student to address any barriers identified.
Provide proactive, developmental and culturally informed advisement (specifically, advisement which acknowledges and incorporates diverse perspectives, beliefs, and practices) to students based on individualized needs while prioritizing student safety and confidentiality.
Build relationships with community groups, organizations and agencies to center the African Nova Scotian and Black student experience and support student success both inside and outside the College.
Participate in events, activities, and interactions that support student growth and engagement.
Assist students with program selection and information on the application process.
Provide opportunities for students to explore career and employment options.
Help students learn and make informed decisions regarding college policies, program selection and completion options.
Assist students in planning how to meet financial commitments of college and navigating the bursary and scholarship opportunities.
Be a member of campus and provincial Student Services and Advising teams, which provide a continuum of integrated services and opportunities to students.
Work closely with Student Recruitment as well as NSCC's Community and Cultural Liaison Coordinators to support engagement with prospective students, build relationships with external Community, and align efforts with NSCC's equity frameworks. You will have a collaborative relationship with Human Rights, Equity, and Inclusion, playing a role in raising awareness of systemic barriers and issues of racism impacting students and staff.
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
The minimum educational qualification for this position is a relevant university degree in areas such as, but not limited to, Student Affairs, Black and African Diaspora Studies or equivalent, Adult Education, or Social Sciences. A combination of education and lived experience (including providing support to African Nova Scotian and Black learners) may also be considered. Appreciative advising credential as well as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST training would be considered assets.
You have a minimum of three years (full-time equivalent) of recent and relevant occupational experience in student services or supporting adults in personal, academic, and/or career development and service delivery in African Nova Scotian/Black community settings.
You have occupational experience that includes extensive lived and first-hand experience of the African Nova Scotian community and the challenges in accessing education and training.
Experience in training/facilitation preparation, delivery and evaluation.
Experience that includes student advising in a post-secondary environment would be considered an asset.
Experience that includes working with African Nova Scotian/Black learners to ensure learner success would be considered an asset.
Ease with working in a digital environment; responsible for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience. Familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and e-mail.
Beginner to intermediate level experience with software including document processing, spreadsheets, presentations, collaboration and sharing tools, video conferencing and text messaging.
Experience using enterprise software, such as Peoplesoft would be considered an asset.
A valid Nova Scotia Driver's Licence would be considered an asset as some travel will be required.
Relevant Skills and Knowledge:
You demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and anti-racism.
You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact with a diversity of people and support resolution of issues.
You are known for your superior customer service skills and are able to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.
You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in student advising and career development.
Respect and understanding of confidentiality.
- You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
You are a strong communicator.
You possess excellent coordination and task management skills specifically related to providing support and planning events for a large caseload.
You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to creating and managing student records.
You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in the provision of student support.
You are dedicated to life-long learning related to emerging technologies that support student services, and evolving practices.
You have a strong knowledge of supports and resources in the local African Nova Scotian community.
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.
Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.
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 Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist, at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.
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