International Student Advisor

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Student Management, Level C

Job Title

International Student Advisor (RCIC/RISIA)

Department

International Student Advising | International Student Development | Student Affairs

Compensation Range

$7,283.75 - $10,474.08 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

August 14, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Ongoing

RCIC/RISIA is required

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

RCIC/RISIA is required

Job Description Summary
International Student Development fosters an inclusive environment where UBC students with international backgrounds and interests can fully contribute to and benefit from the campus community—empowering them to reach their full potential and make a positive impact in the world. International Student Advisors provide immigration and other advising services to international students and develop innovative, responsive, and professional programs and services. Student Affairs is responsible for providing leadership, opportunities, and services that strengthen and enrich student learning at UBC. Student Affairs is committed to understanding UBC students and their experiences and to responding through innovative programs and services. The incumbent will work collaboratively with other units within the Vice President Student's portfolio, with faculties and departments across the University, AMS/GSS, the International Student Initiative (ISI) as well as schools, organizations, and international educators in the community. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.

Organizational Status
International Student Advisors work as members of the International Student Development team within the division of Student Affairs. Reporting to the Manager - International Student Advising, the incumbent supervises and mentors paid student staff and provides significant leadership and management to volunteers on a number of projects and events. The incumbent takes on leadership roles in cross-functional team projects and may supervise student interns seeking a student development work experience.

Work Performed

Major responsibilities fall into the following areas:

- Conduct detailed research; interpret legislation, regulations and policies; define practices for UBC and communicate the findings and practices to colleagues, UBC departments, students and stakeholders. Provide legal interpretation and consultation to UBC departments and staff regarding international students' immigration status, both case-specific and to inform policy and guidelines (e.g., work authorization for internships and practicums), in person and in writing.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date information regarding trends, federal court case decisions and policy changes in relation to their impact on international students.
- Plan and implement University-wide immigration-related communications and practices that are accurate, consistent and in line with immigration legislation, regulations and policies.
- Liaise with and provide leadership to other staff on campus to provide seamless support and services for international students.
- Manage complex cases involving students' immigration, well-being and other matters and escalate to Manager, as appropriate. Advise and coach students experiencing difficulty with transitional, academic, social, mental wellness, medical and intercultural adjustment and refer to applicable resources.
- Interpret and comply with IRPA/IRPR/IRCC Operational Instructions, Guidelines and Manuals, Operational Bulletins and Notices, CICC policies and Codes of Ethics, privacy legislation, etc. Maintain and update student records according to CICC and UBC policies.
- Manage the university's reputation in all interactions with IRCC, CBSA, BC PNP, Service Canada, Health Insurance BC, local MP's office and other government entities as well as CBIE, BCCIE, CICC and related organizations.
- Develop, deliver and evaluate innovative, responsive, and professional programs and services. Through effective programs and services, create a supportive environment so that international students can be fully engaged in the University community. Work