International Student Advisor, Work Integrated

3 months ago

Hamilton, Canada Mohawk College Full time

**International Student Advisor, Work Integrated Learning (I/O: October 2024 - February 2025)** Status**: Initiatives & Opportunities (October 2024 - February 2025)

**Hours**: Monday to Friday; 35 hours/week

**Home Campus**: Fennell (hybrid work arrangements available)

**Rate of Pay**: Payband I (Starting Rate: $39.34 per hour)

**Posting Date**: September 27th, 2024

**Closing Date**: October 4th, 2024 at 7:00pm EST

Preference will be given to qualified employees within the Full Time Support Staff bargaining unit, Appendix D (in the role for 6 consecutive months) and RPT employees who have passed probation at Mohawk College.

We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.

Reporting to the Manager, International Student Services and Engagement, the International Student Advisor - Work Integrated Learning (WIL) offers advising to international students regarding their educational experience, immigration policies and processes; withdrawals; ensure students have the admission requirements for new program change; have general academic program information grounded in development, and lifecycle approaches.

In addition, the incumbent will work collaboratively with the Centre for Experiential Learning to provide comprehensive advising services and assistance for international students in work-integrated learning (WIL) programs, the administration of the Co-op Work Permit database, and must impart expert technical advice on Co-op Work Permit and other Canadian immigration matters affecting international students in WIL programs.

The incumbent will also interpret and provide advice on College policies and guidelines; personal matters and support contacts available within the College including Counselling, Peer Tutoring, MSA Student lawyer, Student Success Advisors and Campus Wellness services. The incumbent also serves as a point of contact for students in an ESL or Bridging program to help them understand post-secondary education and potential pathways to the College.

**What you’ll be doing**:
**Provides interpretation and advice to students**
- Responds to specific questions from International students related to their academic path, course load, Co-op Work Permits, course exemptions, compulsory withdrawal status, and program changes. Works closely with Student Success Advisors to assist students who are out of sync to maintain a full-time course load as per study permit and post-graduate work permit guidelines.
- Interprets internal policies such as add/drop procedures, course exemption procedures, tuition refunds, fee deferrals and withdrawal procedures, and working within these policies while providing information and direction to the student.
- Advises students and connects available resources within the College - student lawyer, peer tutoring, health clinic, Counselling Department, Student Success Advisors, Co-op Specialists, Field Placement Specialists, etc.
- Acts as a liaison between the International Student Services Department and other College departments to effectively assist students.
- Educates students on the community service agencies available to assist them.
- Provides interpretation of the various federal and provincial government policies and processes in relation to study permits, work permits, re-entry visas, Social Insurance Numbers, and general immigration information on studying in Ontario.
- Works with the local immigration and government offices in support of international students with unusual situations needing interpretation of government processes and the impact their decisions will have on their studies in Ontario.

**Co-op Work Permit advising**
- Maintains confidentiality of student information and documentation.
- Collaborates with the Centre of Experiential Learning and Academic areas to maintain and report accurate information within the Co-op Work Permit database.
- Coordinates and/or facilitates workshops for groups of students regarding Co-op Work Permit requirements and collaborates closely with the Centre for Experiential Learning.
- Ensures all immigration information and changes in rules and regulations are communicated effectively to students, staff, and faculty.
- Identifies needs and designs and implements a wide range of services to support the transition and integration of the international students in a WIL program.
- Assesses students’ needs and connects them with relevant College and community resources as required to ensure personal, academic, and professional success.
- Collaborates with other departments (Academic Schools, Centre for Experiential Learning, Career Services, Student Life, Counselling) to monitor progress and develop success strategies and pathways for international students.

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