International Student Advisor - Kingston, Canada - St. Lawrence College

St. Lawrence College
St. Lawrence College
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Kingston, Canada

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Description

Job ID:
SUPP-23/24-218

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Location:Tri-Campus

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Deadline:February 6, 2024

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Job Type:Support

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Start Date:Immediately

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Department: International Student Services

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Positions: 1


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 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 International Student Advisor 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. Diversity training Intercultural Communications (or equivalent) recommended.


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


Other Required Qualifications:


  • Willingness to obtain a RISIA or RCIC certification.
  • Ability to work in a fastpaced, multicultural, multilingual, and multidimensional 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:

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Support Group: Pay Band H

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Hours per week: 35

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Start Rate:$35.06/hour

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Posted
Date: January 23, 2024
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Closing Date: February 6, :00 p.m.)


THIS IS A FULL-TIME BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

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