International Student Advisor

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Toronto Metropolitan Full time

**About Toronto Metropolitan**:
At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

In April 2022, the university announced its new name of Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about our next chapter.

**About International Student Support**

International Student Support (ISS) works to foster a sense of belonging and community for all students who are new to Canada as well as for those students seeking a global experience on campus.

We welcome and support newcomers to Canada as they adjust to the new Canadian environment and culture. International Student Support connects students to Toronto Metropolitan University’s vibrant campus community, and supports them in reaching their academic, personal, and professional goals.

**The Opportunity**:
The International Student Advisor will promote academic, personal and professional development of international students at Toronto Metropolitan University. They will provide international student development and support through one on one advising, coordination of unit workshops and events, communication, facilitation and ongoing assessment of programs designed to ensure successful transition and retention.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Advises and supports international students who experience transitional difficulties relating to personal development, adjusting to cultural diversity, student life, and working within Canada.
- Provides comprehensive immigration support to international students at various stages of the student life cycle
- Develops and delivers innovative and effective workshops to provide current information on specific government immigration policies and requirements in relation to studying and working in Canada.
- Using a curricular approach, creates, facilitates and assesses programming for international and newcomer students

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Completion of a 3 year diploma program, with a completion of the Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor (RISIA) or a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) certification, RCIC or RISIA in good standing with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) required
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in student support and development. Experience in student advising on personal development during their transition to Canada preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Strong leadership, presentation and communication skills and the ability to coordinate projects and develop programs.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including a demonstrated ability to facilitate strong relationships with students and campus partners.
- Ability to facilitate programs, activities and workshops for participants with varied cultural perspectives and backgrounds; basic research including outcome-based educational programs; and working with students in a post-secondary setting and helping new students transition to colleges/universities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to work with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent customer service skills to communicate and liaise with a wide range of offices and agencies on and off campus to address the needs of the students.
- Ability to write and edit program materials relating to activities, services and programs offered in International Student Support
- Strong critical thinking, interpersonal, organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
- High level of initiative, resourcefulness and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and flexible environment.
- Computer proficiency and strong administrative skills to maintain internal office practices/systems and procedures

**Additional Information**:
**Position Number(s)**
- 10002019

**Reports To**
- Manager, Immigration & Advising

**Department**
- International Student Support

**Vacancy Type**
- TERM

**Employee Group**
- OPSEU

**Work Location**
- Hybrid

**Start Date**
- ASAP

**End Date**
- April 30, 2025

**Hours of Work**
- 36.25

**Grade**
- 11

**Salary Scale**
- $71,020.92 - $84,802.67

**Hiring Salary Range**
- $71,020.92 - $77,606.50

**Posting Date**
- March 28, 2024

**Application Close Date**
- April 11, 2024

**Notes**:

- Applicants who do not meet all of the posted qualifications may, upon the University’s sole discretion, be considered to fill a vacancy on an underfill basis.

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