Project Officer, Community Building

2 weeks ago

Nanaimo BC, Canada Vancouver Island University Full time


Duties:

Reporting to the Director, VIU International, and supervised by the Coordinator, Community Building, the Project Officer, Community Building serves as a key provider of supports and services related to the internationalization of VIU. The Project Officer, Community Building supports employees and students to develop and deliver programs that provide international experiences aligned with the University's Strategic Plan: People, Place and Potential. The Project Officer, Community Building works collaboratively with all VIU International units, and the VIU community.

The Project Officer, Community Building is responsible for the following and other related duties assigned:

  • Provides intercultural programming support through liaising with students and employees to facilitate learning programs, activities and events that contribute positively to internationalization at VIU
  • Supports the development and implementation of a repository of tools and information for employees designed to support internationalization activities
  • Supports the development and implementation of a communications plan, focused on sharing internationalization and activity information with all members of the VIU community; this includes but is not limited to website content, social media, newsletters, and reporting on activities
  • Aligned with the communications plan, regularly updates website content, manages social media accounts, produces information sharing tools such as newsletters, and contributes to reporting on activities
  • Aligned with the Community Building assessment plan, tracks program results to inform ongoing program development and improvement
  • Contributes to the development and delivery of orientation programming for international students
  • Supports the VIU campus community to deliver events such as Global Citizens Days and World VIU Days
  • Contributes to the coordination of VIU's international development project activities until their completion in September 2024
  • Applies student development theory to all aspects of the role
  • Maintains appropriate confidentiality in compliance with VIU protocols and procedures

Required Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree. Minimum one to two years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Proven ability to work independently
  • Proven ability to work as a member of a team in a collaborative manner
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • High level of oral and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to exercise good judgement and problem-solving skills
  • Proven ability to prioritize multiple project and activity demands
  • Proven ability to coordinate all aspects of virtual and in-person events and meetings
  • Demonstrated knowledge of student development theory and ability to apply that knowledge to implement appropriate supports and services
  • Demonstrated experience working with culturally diverse populations or groups
  • Demonstrated experience with supporting the development of repositories and information sharing tools
  • Demonstrated experience with updating web content and social media
  • Demonstrated experience with tracking results as outlined in assessment plans
  • Demonstrated experience with supporting orientation programs, including on-going orientation for international students
  • Demonstrated experience with supporting intercultural programming that supports internationalization, including large events such as World VIU Days and Global Citizens Forum
  • Demonstrated experience with delivering communications to a broad and diverse community
  • Demonstrated experience with developing and delivering programs and learning activities
  • Proficiency in general office software systems (MS Office, file-sharing, web design, database) and design software

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working within an educational/post-secondary setting
  • Experience studying, volunteering or living abroad

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

Note:

  • Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
  • All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
  • Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.

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