International Student Adviser

2 weeks ago

Victoria, Canada University of Victoria Full time

Organizational Unit- University of Victoria -> Student Affairs -> Student Services- Location- University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)- Posting Close Date- 6 February 2024- Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.- FTE- 1- Salary Grade- $63,941.00 - $83,138.00- Additional Posting Information- N/A- Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE- Classification- SG8- Start Date- 2/16/2024- End Date- 2/15/2025- Employee Group:
- PEA - Term- # of Hires Needed- 1- Category- Other- About this OpportunityThe Division of Student Affairs (STUA) is made up of four departments with 26 reporting units that work together to help create an environment where our students are actively engaged in their academic pursuits and the co-curricular life of the university. From Food Services to Academic Advising, each of the units of Student Affairs exists to help UVic students succeed. This new position works across the STUA portfolio and is housed within Student Development and Success (SDAS), which focuses on the development and implementation of strategic student support models, co-curricular engagement programming, and serving as a key resource for both the Division of Student Affairs and campus leaders as it relates to student retention and satisfaction planning and initiatives. SDAS also focuses on the establishment of a new professional development program available to all staff across the Division.

The International Centre for Students (ICS), a unit within the Department of Student Services, is a centralized resource which provides services, information and supports for all international students including degree-seeking, incoming and outgoing exchange students, visiting and visiting research students.

**The salary range for this position is**:
**Recruitment range: $63,941- $70,492** starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.

**Performance range: starting salary to max of $83,138** is available through annual performance increases.
- Job Summary**Mandate**

The International Student Adviser plays a critical role in the recruitment, retention, and success of international students at the University of Victoria by providing immigration advice and consultation to students and their families.

**Objective**
- Uphold sound immigration practice by maintaining a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) or Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor (RISIA) license in good standing with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC).
- Support student’s understanding of their responsibilities, as well as the responsibilities of the International Centre for Students and the University.
- Collaborate with on and off campus stakeholders including Student Affairs, Co-op and Career Services, Faculties and academic units on issues related to immigration to deliver services to international students.

As a result of the nature of the duties and responsibilities of this position, occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
- Job RequirementsThis position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree and a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience. In addition, this role requires a Certification from the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants as a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) OR Regulated International Student Immigration Adviser (RISIA). Consideration will be given to supporting a new hire with related experience in gaining this additional qualification.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

- Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
- Understanding of effective practices in international student advising.
- Understanding of International student concerns related to study, work, immigration and well-being and the post-secondary student lifecycle and service needs from ‘new student to alumni’.
- Demonstrated experience using student record systems or related systems effectively.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Experience creating briefing notes, reports, and other documents for various audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills to ensure a culturally sensitive approach.
- Attention to detail and dedication to maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Effective research and information gathering skills.
- Advanced ability to facilitate workshops and presentations, organize events and programs.
- Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and tailor communication style for different audiences and situations.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
- Experience in maintaining confidential

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