Program Advisor-Applied Community Studies

Program Advisor-Applied Community Studies
$29.53 to $32.97 hourly. Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity
The ACS The Program Advisor contributes to overall student success by providing faculty members with program based administrative support while supporting a range of departmental processes such as: program marketing, student selection, admission, registration, orientation and support related to research. They also ensure exceptional client-centred service standards are met on a consistent basis to all stakeholder groups.

WHO WE ARE
Do what you love. Be good t’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

Transit-accessible campuses

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions

Professional Development funding

Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

Two years of post-secondary education in a related field combined with two years of field experience.

Good working knowledge of the English language (written and verbal) and demonstrated ability to speak to small and large groups in informal and formal settings. Ability to give effective, verbal presentations as well as media presentations inside the classroom, at information sessions and to the general public.

Knowledge of college programs together with intermediate interviewing skills to provide information and advising related to programs within the Faculty. Good working knowledge of systems and procedures necessary to support current and prospective students.

Demonstrated ability to use standard office software as well as specialized software required to create and maintain websites, social media sites, and college systems. Demonstrated ability to maintain Excel databases. Knowledge of databases (Access, SONA , HSPNet) and Banner is an asset.

Demonstrated inter-personal skills for communicating courteously and effectively in writing, in person, or over the telephone with staff, faculty, administrators, students, community agencies/practicum sites and the general public. Strong ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees. Demonstrated ability to provide accurate information in a compassionate manner to students and the public and to respond to unhappy, uncooperative or irate students.

This full-time, temporary position is available starting Sept 21, 2026

Hours of work will typically be scheduled Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

This position is required to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs.

Shift days and times may change depending on operational needs.

Evening and occasional weekend work may be required.

The position is located at the Coquitlam campus; and will be required to work at all Douglas College campuses and offsite locations

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