International Mobility Coordinator

BCIT’s **International** department is seeking a **temporary, full-time (1.0**FTE**) International Mobility Coordinator**. This position acts as a resource and primary point of contact for parties who are interested in participating in BCIT international mobility opportunities including Study Abroad, Exchanges, Double Degrees, Field Schools, or other international mobility programs. Coordinates international programs for students in all BCIT schools to complete as part of their degree/certification program. Provides support in developing and maintaining new and existing partnerships ensuring the successful promotion, development, and implementation of international mobility programs.

**Duties & Responsibilities**

**DUTIES**AND

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Contributes to the development of international mobility programs, liaising with BCIT schools and international institutions to coordinate opportunities in the delivery of engagement activities for incoming and outgoing students.
- Acts as the primary point of contact for all BCIT international mobility opportunities. Works closely with faculty, students, parents, international partner institutions, external vendors, and internal student service departments to handle student inquiries about mobility programs, maintains up-to-date knowledge of international opportunities, and provides accurate and timely information to all relevant parties.
- Creates and maintains administrative processes, procedures and guidelines to provide specialized and centralized support to students within all BCIT Schools on mobility programs, ensuring the compliance with applicable international regulations and BCIT’s policies.
- Researches and provides information to the management regarding current and potential partners, international education practices, cultural diversity, immigration regulations, market conditions and international funding opportunities, international mobility trends and immigration law updates. Prepares reports to review existing partnerships and makes recommendations for future engagement. Prepares due diligence reports with respect to new potential academic partners.
- Prepares and presents briefings, market intelligence and recommendations to promote international opportunities and to enhance students’ participation in mobility programs offered by the Institute.
- Assists the Director in monitoring the status of exchange agreements between BCIT and external partners; keeps the Director informed of the status of exchange agreements affecting BCIT. Provides administrative support in renewal of exchange agreements.
- Plans, promotes, and facilitates workshops for supporting staff and management on topics related to internationalization; develops promotional material as required for all student mobility activities in collaboration with Marketing & Communications department; attends local and international mobility events as required.
- Supports planning and organizing of on-campus and industry visits for international delegations.
- Participates to the development and implementation of promotional and marketing events designed to enhance awareness of global mobility opportunities.
- Participates in Records Custodian training and remains current with record keeping practices, policies, and procedures (both BCIT and FOIPOP).
- Undertakes related duties as assigned, consistent with the job grade for this position.

**Qualifications**

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Definition**: The qualifications section for this position was developed using the approved job evaluation plan, agreed to between the BCGEU and BCIT. The qualifications represent the minimum qualifications required in the future (i.e. to be reflected in job postings) and do not reflect the incumbent’s existing qualifications.

**Education**:

- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Marketing, International Education, Cross-Cultural Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, International Development, or other relevant.

**Experience**:

- Two years’ general experience plus four years of relevant experience in a similar position in a post-secondary education environment.

**Software/Computer Application(s) and Expertise**:

- Demonstrated skills in the use of MS Office, with particular emphasis on the ability to create complex, multifunctional spreadsheets using Excel.

**Communication/Interpersonal Skills**:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member.
- Strong customer service orientation required, especially when dealing with students, instructors, and clients in order to maintain a good relationship and continuous business/working relations.

**Administrative Skills**:

- Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, work well under pressure, and effectively manage time.
- Ability to exercise tact and discretion when handling sensitive matters.
- Excellent planning, coordination, prioritization