International Student Advisor

2 weeks ago

Kingston, Canada St. Lawrence College Full time

**Job ID**: SUPP-PT-23/24-132
- **Location**:Kingston
- **Deadline**:September 5, 2023
- **Job Type**:Support
- **Start Date**:Immediately
- **End Date**:August 23, 2024
- **Department**:Student Success
- **Positions**: 1

**Position Description**:
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 or equivalent in Business, Human Services or Social Sciences is preferred. Diversity training Intercultural Communications (or equivalent) recommended. RISIA or ICCRC certification is required.

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. Experience in international student advising and Canadian immigration advising is preferred.

**Other Required Qualifications**:

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural, multilingual, and multi-dimensional environment is required
- Ability to plan and schedule a presentation
- Ability to coordinate guest speakers and establish an agenda
- Ability to lead discussions and make presentations
- Ability to create content to distribute to international students on appropriate materials/platforms
- Ability to develop activities that facilitate student interaction and integration into the college community during orientation
- Ability to coordinate volunteers to assist
- Knowledge of housing norms/availability in the city
- Knowledge of Canadian immigration laws

**Physical/Work Environment Essential Requirements**:
The successful incumbent must have the ability to report to the work location and work temporarily from a remote location with reliable internet access, as approved by the College and in accordance with the college’s Telework Policy. The incumbent may be required to lift medium to heavy (between 5 to 20 kg or over 20 kg) items such as boxes of printed promotional materials, banners/displays, giveaways for education fairs, luggage during travel in Canada or internationally.

**Salary & Terms**:

- **Support Group**: Pay Band H
- **Hours per week**: 35
- **Start Rate**:$33.38/hour
- **End Date**: August 23, 2024
- **Posted Date**:August 23, 2023
- **Closing Date**: September 5, 2023 (4:00 p.m.)

**THIS IS A TERM 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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