International Student Advisor

Job Responsibility:

• Job ID: SUPP-PT-24/25-052
• Location: Kingston
• Deadline: August 1, 2024
• Job Type: Support
• Start Date: Immediately
• Contract End Date: May 30, 2025
• Department : International Student Services
• Duration: Term

POSITION SUMMARY

The International Student Advisor (ISA) is responsible for enhancing the success of the international student experience at St. Lawrence College. Develops/facilitates/advises students with all aspects related to the successful transition from pre-arrival to post-graduation. The ISA is responsible for developing/facilitating student success initiatives and retention strategies. Provides a multiple range of advising/support, which may include issues related to Canadian Immigration, Health Care, Health Insurance, Housing, Career Counselling, Employment, Cross-Cultural Communication, etc. As a Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor (RISIA), the ISA develops/coordinates International Student Success workshops and events. Liaises and collaborates with Student Success Facilitator's (SSFs), faculty/program coordinators and service areas for the purpose of understanding issues, sharing student concerns and determining/implementing solutions. In addition to the advising role, the ISA is responsible for developing/coordinating cultural activities/trips that enhance the International Student experience and participates in international recruitment activities. The ISA position is critical to the College's internationalization strategy.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A minimum of a 2-year diploma in Business, Human Services or Social Sciences.

A minimum of 3 years of related, progressive work experience, in a post-secondary educational environment, international educational service environment or social services environment.

Must have a valid G Class Drivers License.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Willingness to obtain a RISIA or Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) certification.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural, multilingual, and multi-dimensional environment.
• Ability to plan, schedule & facilitate presentations.
• Ability to coordinate guest speakers and establish event agendas.
• Ability to create content to distribute to international students on appropriate platforms.
• Ability to develop activities that facilitate student interaction and integration into the college community, such as orientation.
• Ability to obtain and prepare necessary documents.
• Ability to provide students and staff with timely information.
• Ability to assess students' needs, determine possible resolutions & help connect to supports.
• Ability to track data of students utilizing services.
• Ability to coordinate required payments and meet any contractual obligations.
• Ability to inform students about trip details such as departure and return times.

Physical/Work Environment Essential Requirements:

The successful incumbent must have the ability to report to the work location. Travel to the other campuses, as required.

Medium (between 5 to 20 kg and 11 to 44 lbs) to heavy (over 20 kg or 44 lbs) lifting may be required.

Salary & Terms

• Support Group: Pay Band H
• Start Rate : $35.06
• End Date: May 30, 2025
• Hours per week: 35
• Posted Date: July 26, 2024
• Closing Date: August 1, 2024

How to Prepare your Application for Submission: You will be able to attach only one document to your application. To prepare your application: Combine your cover letter and resume as one document. Save your document in .PDF, .doc, or .docx format using Last Name, First Name as your naming convention. Click on the link and complete the application form. Attach your cover letter/resume document to the application form.

THIS IS A TERM BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

This competition will be processed in accordance with College policy, the Academic and Support Staff Collective Agreements. In addition to comparing candidates' qualifications and experience to the listed technical skills, education, work experience, and personal characteristics (values, attitudes, motivation, and performance), the seniority of Bargaining Unit members will be considered. If the search extends beyond the Bargaining Unit, consideration will be given to accumulated service with the College.

St. Lawrence College is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from members of the designated groups, including women, racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation and identity. St. Lawrence College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. SLC provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Belonging, People and Culture at View email address on ca.edajobs.com. To obtain a copy of this position vacancy or any of the position related documents in an alternate format please contact View email address on ca.edajobs.com and our Talent Management Consultants will address your requests for accommodation confidentially.

This job opportunity is open to both internal and external applicants. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.