Coordinator, International Mobility - Nanaimo, Canada - Vancouver Island University

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Nanaimo, Canada

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Description

Coordinator, International Mobility:

Employment Group
CUPE
Position Number
0103 Division
Department of International Education
Department
VIU International
Campus
Nanaimo campus
Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Country
Canada
Appointment Type

- regular full-time

Workload

35 hours per week
Pay Level
CUPE

9: $31.88 per hour

Start:
As soon as possible
Posting Restrictions
Subject to CUPE Joint Job Evaluation. Pay level may increase.
Applicant Documents
CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Referees/References
Posted Date
25Apr202 Closing Date
08May202 Job Reference
2376

Duties:

Reporting to the Director, VIU International, and supervised by the Advisor, International Mobility, the Coordinator, International Mobility serves as a key provider of supports and services related to inbound and outbound international mobility (exchange, study abroad, field schools, research, etc), including the development of online pre-departure training modules and information.

The Coordinator, International Mobility also supports the tracking of exchange and study abroad agreements (in close collaboration with the Coordinator, Partnerships and Research), and produces reports to share exchange balance information and other planning data.

The Coordinator, International Mobility works collaboratively with all VIU International units, and the VIU community.

The Coordinator, International Mobility is responsible for the following and other related duties as assigned:

Supports the Advisor, International Mobility to develop and refine VIU's international mobility strategy and implement operational plans based on that strategy
In close collaboration with the Advisor, International Mobility, and Coordinator, Operations, oversees exchange and study abroad agreements to track balances, and ensure that agreements are uptodate
In close collaboration with the Advisor, International Mobility, and Coordinator, Operations, supports the development of international mobility partnerships
In close collaboration with the Advisor, International Mobility and the Immigration Advisors, contributes to supporting and tracking international visiting student scholars and researchers, and international visiting employee scholars and researchers to ensure all government and university processes are followed
Collects and analyzes international mobility data to inform the planning and implementation of International Mobility programs and activities
Supports the development and delivery of online predeparture training modules and information that cover all aspects of travel preparation and contributes to student and employee compliance with the VIU International Travel Risk Policy, focusing on travel registry registration and other required risk mitigation supports such as the Registration of Canadians Abroad (ROCA)
Supports the development and delivery of International Mobility activities including marketing, social media and resources
Coordinates scholarship and award / grant initiatives focused on increasing participation in both inbound and outbound mobility activities
Supports Field Schools via updated processes recommended by the International Field School Review Committee
Participates in the development of proposals for international mobility funding programs such as Global Skills Opportunity (GSO) and Queen Elizabeth Scholars (QES)
Applies student development theory to all aspects of the role
Provides services while maintaining appropriate confidentiality in compliance with VIU protocols and procedures

Required Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree. Minimum three years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to work independently
Ability to work as a member of a team in a collaborative manner
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
High level of oral and written communication skills
Proven ability to exercise good judgement and problemsolving skills
Proven ability to prioritize multiple project and activity demands
Proven ability and demonstrated experience in developing and implementing program plans, learning outcomes and assessments
Demonstrated experience with supporting management to develop strategy and implement operational plans based on departmental / unit strategic plans
Demonstrated experience with supporting the development of international mobility partnerships
Demonstrated experience supporting international mobility programs, including exchange, study abroad, visiting student scholars and researchers, and visiting employee scholars and researchers
Demonstrated experience developing and delivering online predeparture training modules for international mobility students and employees
Demonstrated experience with collecting and analyzing international mobility data to inform and support program planning and implementation
Demonstrated