Coordinator, Global Engagement and Mobility

_Algoma University is committed to undoing systemic and institutional discrimination and being publicly transparent and accountable. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Special Mission. In keeping with the Seven Grandfather teachings that are the core values that inform our decisions as an institution, we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, respectful, and safe environment where everyone belongs. We live these values through the strength and richness that diversity brings to our workforce and welcome contributors from equity-deserving groups including: Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, Persons with Disabilities, 2 Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer persons._

**Job Title: Coordinator, Global Engagement and Mobility**
- Staff Bargaining Unit_

**Position Status**:Permanent, Full-Time (35 hours/week)

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**Department**:International Affairs

**Supervision Received**:Director, International Affairs

**Supervision Exercised**:Student Employees

**Location**:Brampton, ON

**Number of Positions**:1

**PRIMARY FUNCTIONS**:
A. International Mobility 60%

B. International Learning at Home 20%

C. International Experiential Learning 20%

**TOTAL 100%**

Reporting to the Director, International Affairs, the Coordinator, Global Engagement and Mobility supports the implementation of the Academic Plan and the Internationalization Strategy at Algoma University. The core function of this position is to coordinate student, faculty, and staff mobility programs and projects run by the International Affairs department. This includes study abroad (incoming and outgoing), short-term mobility programs, Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), and virtual exchange. In addition, the Coordinator, Global Engagement and Mobility supports internationalization-at-home initiatives, as well as international experiential learning including co-op education, internships, and volunteer work abroad.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**International Mobility (60%)**
- Develop, coordinate, and evaluate a wide range of international mobility opportunities for students, staff, and faculty.
- Coordinate all aspects of mobility programs including inquiries, promotions, recruitment, nomination, selection, admission, academic advising, registration, health insurance, financial aid, VISA requirements, and post-entry advising.
- Coordinate all aspects of externally funded mobility projects (e.g., Global Learning Leadership Skills Development Program).
- Coordinate all aspects of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) and virtual exchange in collaboration with faculty and supporting departments.
- Develop resources, procedures, and training to support mobility program orientation, pre-departure, and post-entry reflection.
- Provide upper-year academic advising for transfer credit assessment for students returning from study abroad, in collaboration with the faculty advisor.
- Recruit, train, and supervise student volunteer groups related to mobility initiatives.
- Liaise with international partners to facilitate mobility opportunities.
- Welcome and onboard incoming exchange students, visiting students and faculty, and scholars.
- Create and maintain records to track international mobility activity.
- Implement best practices, policies, and procedures in risk management mitigation.
- Assist with the creation, organization, and tracking of Algoma University’s international MOUs and exchange agreements.
- Conduct partner site visits, when required.

**International Learning at Home (20%)**
- Organize events and opportunities to promote internationalization.
- Coordinate intercultural competency development and assessment across campus, ensuring its inclusion in pre-departure training and preparation for international experiential learning.
- Develop and facilitate training on cultural safety, intercultural competency development, and cross-cultural communication to students, faculty, and staff across all campuses of the university.
- Identify and pursue funding for internationalization-at-home initiatives.
- Explore and foster relationships with international and out-of-province partners to further internationalization-at-home initiatives.

**International Experiential Learning (20%)**
- Develop and administer a wide range of international experiential learning opportunities.
- Develop, coordinate, market, deliver, and evaluate student-centered support programs and services that encourage and enable students to participate in international experiential learning as part of their degree.
- Serve as the initial and central coordinating contact for students participating in global experiential learning and employment programs.
- Create, update, and maintain records of international contacts to support a variety of activities, including tracking relationship management, leads, and new partners.
- Collaborate and consult with other units on campus and externally to fac