Employment Opportunity
Position: Post-Secondary Navigator
Reporting to: Director of Education
Location: Eskasoni School Board Office
Term: Full-time
Start date: August 26, 2025
Job Summary:
The Post-Secondary Navigator plays a pivotal role in facilitating seamless transitions for Eskasoni students from high school to post-secondary education. This position involves collaborating with students, families, educators, and post-secondary institutions to provide guidance, support, and resources necessary for students' successful transition and attainment of their academic and career goals.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement programs to prepare students for post-secondary education, including workshops, information sessions, and individualized counseling sessions.
- Provide comprehensive guidance and support to students in navigating the post-secondary admissions process, including researching institutions, completing applications, and securing financial aid.
- Receive and process funding applications to determine funding eligibility.
- Collaborate with high school staff to identify students' academic strengths, interests, and career aspirations to tailor post-secondary planning.
- Assist students in understanding admission requirements, deadlines, and financial aid options for various post-secondary institutions, including colleges, universities, vocational schools, and apprenticeship programs.
- Monitor students' progress towards post-secondary goals and provide ongoing support and guidance to address challenges and barriers.
- Foster relationships with post-secondary institutions, employers, and community and partner organizations to create opportunities for students' academic and career advancement.
- Ensure education institutions inquiries regarding sponsorship are responded to in a timely manner.
- Other related duties as required.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, counselling, social work, or related field required;
- 1 - 2 years experience in working with students in post secondary institutions;
- Fluency in Mi’kmaq language;
- Knowledge of Mi’kmaq culture, history and community dynamics;
- Strong time management and organizational skills;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to post secondary institutions;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace applications. (docs, drive, sheets, classroom)
Salary Range: $64, 363 to $76,853
Closing date: August 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Preference will be given to Indigenous people in accordance with the Aboriginal
Employment Preferences Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.
Successful applicant will be will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check with vulnerable sector and child abuse registry check prior to commencing employment.
While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Application Process: Applications should be submitted electronically through BambooHR and must include a resume, cover letter and 3 work related references or by email to [email protected]
