Career Coach, International Students - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

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London, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Classification & Regular Hours:

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: 14

Please note, this is a temporary full time contract opportunity with an expected end date of October 31, 2024.

About Western:

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.

We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us:

Student Experience fosters equitable learning environments in which all students can thrive to their full potential.

Through our commitment to integrating research, theory, and practice across all of the programs, resources, and supports we provide, Student Experience leads an ecosystem of people, places, and spaces that empower student thriving.

Our vision is for all Mustangs to discover their personalized pathway through Western's rich, wholistic learning environment; engage in brave conversations with our diverse community on and off campus, and develop the courage to be uncomfortable without fear of failure in order to thrive throughout their degree and after graduation.

At Western, the Student Experience portfolio is organized into three inter-dependent pillars that provide the programmes and supports that inspire Western Students to discover themselves; engage with their communities and thrive as learners

These Pillars are:

Wellness & Wellbeing (Wellness & Equity Education, Health & Wellness and Student Support & Case Management), Sport & Recreation (Sport, Recreation, and Spirit & Tradition), and Leadership & Learning (Academic Support & Engagement and Careers & Experience).

Professional and student staff working across these three pillars collaborate with student organizations and academic and administrative leaders throughout campus to foster inclusive and wholistic learning environments that maximize the potential of each student.

Careers & Experience helps students deepen their academic learning and actively plan for personal and professional growth through career education, experiential learning, and industry exploration.

We foster an environment in which students are able to discover their potential and design their future.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Education:
Undergraduate Degree in Liberal Arts, Social Science, or related field
Career Development Practitioner Certification completed, or in progress
Master's Degree in Education or related field preferred
Coaching Certification would be an asset
Experience:
3 years of experience working in a career-related advising/coaching environment
3 years of experience working with immigrants, newcomers, and/or international students
Experience with active listening and using coaching/advising skills (preferably in a professional development or career development context)
2 years of experience in Student Affairs in a higher education setting preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of career development theories, student development, Life Design Framework, labour market trends, and job search skills
Knowledge of intercultural development theories, Critical Race Theory, and manifestations of culture shock; demonstrated understanding of the influence of identity and family on career decisionmaking
Knowledge of the unique barriers to employment faced by international undergraduate and graduate students, newcomers to Canada, or nonnative English speakers and strategies used to overcome these barriers
Experience creating safe spaces for trusting/helping conversations within a crosscultural context
Ability to avoid sharing "expert" advice and, instead, focus on supporting people in their own learning and reflection
Commitment to deepening coaching skills through individual reflective practice and ongoing professional development
Awareness of own social location and how it affects the power and privilege in coaching relationships
Strong understanding of antiracist and antioppression frameworks, including substantial practical experience working with racially and ethnically diverse people, including working knowledge of experiences with identity, intersectionality, oppression, discrimination, racism, and impacts on career development, hiring processes, performance evaluations, etc.
Established ability to develop engaging and tailored curricula, group programming and digital resources, particularly for equitydeserving groups
Excellent presentation and group facilitation skills and ability to communicate effectively with a diverse student population, and English as an Additional Language learners
Understanding of professional scope and able to make a