Peer Career Assistant - Edmonton, Canada - NAIT

NAIT

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

NOTE:
This is a temporary appointment ending on or before March 31, 2023.

NAIT's Promise to Students includes the provision of a positive student experience that encompasses students' mental, emotional, and physical well-being and defines success broadly.

We prepare students to succeed in meaningful careers, find employment in their chosen field and have the skills necessary to have an immediate impact.

As part of the Transition Services, the Peer Career Assistant supports student learning and development by creating equitable, safe, and stimulating career development opportunities for international and domestic students.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Transition Services, the Peer Career Assistant supports Students to next step towards their dream career.

Key Responsibilities:

Assess current student needs and make recommendations for future career events,
Organize and chair discussions between 1st and 2nd year students, panels with recent grads, etc.
Collaborate with employers who are seeking student feedback,
Maintain Career Services social media account(s)
Connect students to different services at NAIT when appropriate

Skills & Abilities:

Interest in supporting career development for students new to postsecondary and/or new to Canada.
Interest in supporting learning outside the classroom for the broader NAIT student community.
Ability to facilitate low complexity student conversations and events.
Ability to engage with peers in a community space and on social media.
Familiarity with using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams.
Familiarity with creating, editing and evaluating social media posts, stories, and video takeovers according to a social media plan.
Understanding of the student adjustment process and needs of firstyear students is a strong asset.
Commitment to supporting NAIT's student community.
Student leadership skills, organizational and time management skills, interpersonal and communication skills.
Intercultural awareness
Good understanding of the various student services at NAIT is also an asset.

Qualifications:

Completion of grade twelve
Related postsecondary certificate or diploma
Several years of related experience
Equivalencies may be considered
Enrolled at NAIT as a student for Winter 2023 semester and is in good academic standing.

Remuneration:
$ $29.50 hourly plus 12% in lieu of statutory holidays and vacation pay. (Classification - Administrative Support IV).

This position is covered by the AUPE (Alberta Union of Provincial Employees) Collective Agreement._

Please submit a resume, a Cover Letter, a copy of your unofficial transcript (self-download PDF from myNAIT portal
) to be considered for this opportunity.

About NAIT
At NAIT, people matter.

We're proud to have been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for 11 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

At NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff and industry clients and partners.

The NAIT culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity and accountability.

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada.

What we offer
We've created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.

Health and safety

NAIT continues to encourage everyone coming to our campuses to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to get their booster shots as soon as they are eligible.

Vaccination against COVID-19 remains the best way to prevent severe illness and death, and third doses can boost immunity to improve protection and limit spread.

Additional requirements
Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

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