International Outbound Internships Coordinator - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

UAI Education Abroad Program:

Competition No.

Posting Date

Feb 12, 2024

Closing Date

Mar 01, 2024

Position Type

Full Time - Operating Funded

Salary Range

$60,299 to $83,456 per year

Grade

Hours

35
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in person work, with the in person component primarily taking place at North Campus Edmonton.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for University of Alberta International

Driven by our vision of "Expanding Horizons for a Better World", University of Alberta International (UAI) supports the university community in the development and delivery of impactful international experiences, partnerships and opportunities to foster global citizenship for students, faculty and staff.

Our diverse, globally minded team strives to strengthen the recruitment and experience of international students, deepen the university's global engagement and increase students' global learning both on campus and abroad.

UAI's Global Learning team delivers learning opportunities on campus and internationally that enable students to learn about the world, enhance their global competencies and understand their potential as global citizens.

The unit provides support to both institutional and faculty level programming.

Position Summary

The position is responsible for program administration, assisting with student recruitment strategies, developing and implementing global learning-focused student advising and partner relations.

It will also provide support to employers/hosts through the full cycle of recruitment and selection process.

The IOIC will also assist in the monitoring and delivery of emergency support, as back-up to the Risk Management and Scholarship Coordinator.

These support and information services and protocols make possible the operation of programs in the unit and throughout the campus in more than 80 countries.

Duties
Student Advising and Support Services

Develops and implements advising and services based on theories of intercultural capacity building and student development.
Supports equity, diversity and inclusivity by providing service that addresses barriers to inclusion, access and success (especially for historically excluded groups). This includes being knowledgeable about issues students face abroad and of the resources available to support successful participation.
Works directly with students to set goals, identify options and find the best match for an internship.
Liaises with relevant parties to identify and resolve complex issues that will affect student participation.

Program and Relationship Management

Contributes to the development of UAI and institutional global learning strategic plans by identifying successful programs and barriers to student participation and proposing initiatives to capitalize on opportunities and address challenges.
Implements strategic plan objectives and performance targets by creating action plans to accomplish annual goals and identify means to improve work processes and improve efficiency.
Develops productive relationships with colleges, faculties and campus student service units, and collaborates with them to develop programs/placements, and support diverse students' participation in global learning opportunities.
Ensures service standard goals are achieved with respect to student services and that Faculty clients' expectations and goals are met.
Identifies potential international employers/internship hosts by researching key international locations using a variety of resources including, but not limited to, partner universities, industry and professional association directories, and alumni. This also includes acting on leads/contacts identified by University liaison officers in target countries.
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