Academic Advisor

HCOS is a thriving online learning community offering K-12 home and online education to students across the province. HCOS provides flexible solutions and programming tailored to every child’s learning journey.

HCOS has an opening for an Academic Advisor. This is a part-time, remote, position, working 20 hours per week. The primary purpose of this position is to intake and support Innovations Program students with course planning and grad related information including administrative tasks, participating in regional teams and helping to build the culture of HCOS.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and contribute towards the success of the division, in conjunction with the Innovations administration
• Foster and maintain positive relationships between parents, students, teachers and learning supports staff as well as within school-wide, regional and divisional teams.
• Communicate Innovations program information regularly to students and families
• Work with the Registrar’s office to interview prospective families and enroll Innovations Program students
• Oversee the educational plans of HCOS students in the Lower Mainland from Grade 10 through to Graduation
  • Advise and assign students to courses
  • Monitor overall grad program student progress
• Participate in CREW programming including Careers classes
• Oversee and manage support of Learning Services students in collaboration with the Inclusive Education Academic Advisor team
• Attend Student at Risk Team (SRT) meetings as applicable

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a commitment to, and a lifestyle reflective of, the KCCS Foundational Beliefs
• Aligned with our Biblical Attributes
• BC certified teacher, preferred, who is familiar with the BC Graduation program
• Knowledge of HCOS systems including Brightspace and Encom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Proficiency with technology skills and able to work in an online environment: Microsoft Office  (Excel, Word and Outlook), Google Docs, and Encom
• Able to manage change and adapt to varied workloads
• Strong time management skills 
• Conflict management skills
• Organized, manager of details, strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Research and networking skills 

What we offer

• Wage range: $40.42 – $43.35/hour
• 20 hours per week, working remotely
• Benefits Package:
  • Life Insurance & Dependent Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Extended Health and Benefits
  • Health Spending Account
  • Employee and Family Support Program
  • RRSP Match program

Heritage Christian Online School (HCOS) is a ministry of Kelowna Christian Center Society (KCCS). KCCS was established in 1982 with a vision for the community and global influence. KCCS exists so that all people can experience abundant life in Christ by reaching, raising up and releasing people who reflect the kingdom of God, through creating communities of belonging and learning