International Student Advisor

**Competition Number**
- P15830**Posting Title**
- International Student Advisor**Classification**
- Band 9**Location**
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus**Other Location(s)**
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus**Building**
- Regina Campus, Parkway Building**Other Building**

**Date Posted**
- 08/30/2024**Closing Date**
- 09/11/2024**JIQ #**
- 40194**Start Date**
- 11/01/2024**End Date**
- 01/31/2026**Open Until Filled**
- No**Ongoing**
- No**Category of work**
- Part Time (Full Time Hours)**Bargaining Unit**
- Professional Services**Hours of Work**
- Regulated 36 hours (5/4 work pattern)**Salary Range**
- $2,528.96 to $3,020.85 bi-weekly**Temporary Market Stipend**
- N/A**Incumbent**

**Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay**
- 72 hours per bi-weekly pay.**Posting Status**
- Open- Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.**Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)**:

- Job Duties**Job Duties**
- Reporting to the Manager of International Education (Student Engagement), this full time hours term position will take the lead role in Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s international student advising. With student success as the primary focus, this position will liaise with the Registrar’s Office, Student Services, academic divisions and community organizations in providing ongoing advising and support to current and occasionally, to potential Saskatchewan Polytechnic international students. Unique to this role, is the need to advise students on matters related to immigration status.

This position is expected to obtain Registered International Student Immigration Advising (RISIA) or Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) designation at the employer’s expense.
- Act as international student advisor and provide support for academic success and successful integration into Canadian society. This will include advice on program/course selection, immigration information, orientation, housing, airport pick-up and other advising/support as required.
- Provide specific immigration advice to international students in terms of study permits, work permits, and the Immigrant Refugees Protection Act (IRPA) and the Immigrant Refugees and Protection Regulations (IRPR) as it relates to international students.
- Respond to day to day inquiries and phone calls from international students.
- Some occasional international and/or national travel may be required.
- QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE**Specific Accountabilities**

**Duties**

**Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)**
- 1. A Bachelor’s degree in International Studies, Social Sciences, Education, Social Work, Commerce or equivalent education and work experience.
2. Minimum two years recent (within last five years) experience in student advising or recruitment.
3. Exception Knowledge of Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) policies and procedures, including information pertaining to student visas, work permits and immigration
- 4. Knowledge of Saskatchewan’s post-secondary, secondary and adult education systems.
5. Knowledge of Saskatchewan Polytech program offerings and admission process pertaining to international students.
6. Exceptional written and oral communication, intercultural and interpersonal skills.
- 8. Excellent written and verbal skills (including presentation and public speaking with large audiences).
- 9. Understanding and knowledge of Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy regulations and ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
10. Ability to work co-operatively within established policies and procedures with mínimal supervision.
11. Possess and maintain a valid passport and Class 5 driver’s license.
12. Ability to successfully complete training leading to Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor (RISIA) designation or Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) designation.
13. Demonstrates valuing diversity.

**Desired QSA