International Orientation Assistant

1 week ago

London, Canada Western University Full time

**About Western**:
**About Us**:
The mission of Western International is to direct and support the University's international strategy, while acting as a resource to faculties and departments across the Western community. Western International includes the International and Exchange Student Centre, International Learning, and International Relations.

Key goals of Western International include:

- fostering international learning opportunities
- supporting international students
- enhancing overall global activity and awareness

The International and Exchange Student Centre (IESC) offers a full range of programs and services to support international students during their stay at Western.

**Responsibilities**:
The International Orientation Coordinator will provide support in developing, planning, and implementing Western’s international orientation program as part of the International and Exchange Student Centre (IESC) team in Western International. The role will assist incoming students by providing the necessary information, support, and documentation to ensure a successful student arrival and transition to Canada. The assistant will collaborate with the IESC team and campus partners to develop engaging orientation programming for both graduate and undergraduate international and exchange students. The assistant will also assist in hiring and providing supervision and guidance to volunteers assisting with orientation and arrivals programming. The incumbent will take guidance from the Program Coordinator, Student Arrivals and Orientation and work courteously with the IESC team and other members of the Western Community.

**Qualifications**

Education
- Must be a Western student returning to studies in the fall

Experience
- Previous experience with event planning and program management an asset
- Previous experience volunteering or working with Western International an asset

Skills, Abilities & Experience
- Strong intercultural competencies with an ability to establish rapport with people from diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrates active engagement and creativity in planning, designing, and implementing novel student programming
- Project management and time management skills including managing multiple project deadlines, setting priorities, and adapting to changing circumstances
- Volunteer management skills including onboarding, team relationship-building, facilitating team decision making, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a culture of individual learning
- Written and verbal communication skills to express ideas clearly, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
- Strong public speaking skills with the ability to develop and deliver engaging training and workshops to a variety of audiences
- Asks for help with projects and tasks where needed
- Actively listens and values perspectives from a variety of sources to meet stakeholder needs in program development
- Computer skills with Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn and use new software programs as required
- Demonstrates integrity and works in accordance with Western’s policies and procedures
- Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students, and the public
- Ability to work in a manner that is compliant with confidentiality requirements as applicable
- Ability to work within a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends, to accommodate the University’s scheduled events and activities
- The incumbent will be working on campus during the length of the position. They must be available to coordinate and facilitate events on campus during the International Student Orientation and Orientation Week ( August 28 to September 7, 2024)
- Note: Due to the timing of international orientation, this position is not compatible with student leader roles with required training held in August and early September (ex. Soph, Residence Staff, Residence Education Advisor).

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

**Western Values Diversity**:
**Please Note**:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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