The Student Services Associate holds an essential role within the Student Services Team. Supervised by the Director of Student Services, this position is responsible for medically screening applicants for course, preparing incoming students for their Outward Bound experience and managing student data. Cultural humility, an inclusive approach to interpersonal interactions and a strengths-based perspective are essential to success in this role. Strong data management, attention to detail and the ability to sensitively discuss confidential information is also required.  If you are looking to have a direct impact on getting students on course for transformative experiences, then this could be the perfect role for you!

Who You Are:

• Able to view applicants from a strengths-based perspective and develop positive relationships with diverse populations of students and their support systems
• Passionate about OBCA’s mission
• Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks successfully within tight timelines
• Creative problem-solver
• Compassionate and thoughtful communicator, both written and oral
• Solution-oriented
• Able to work both collaboratively and independently with remote supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel), Adobe Acrobat Pro, and G Suite apps (Gmail and Google Docs, Meet, Drive, and Calendar)
• Willing to authorize a criminal background check
• Comfortable sitting or standing at a desk for majority of the day