Global Learner Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Khoury College Full time

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Global Learner Support, the Global Learner Support Specialist provides language, cultural, and academic support to international and domestic students enrolled at the Regional Campus. The key responsibilities associated with this role include organizing and leading cultural programming, planning and delivering workshops, leading English language tutorials, teaching non-credit courses, recruiting staff and student volunteers to lead workshops and other student events, and publicizing student events. The Global Learner Support Specialist will collaborate as a member of the Regional Campus’ student services team and will also work with colleagues at other locations in Northeastern’s global campus network to ensure students have access, where appropriate, to programming originating on other campuses.


Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills (both verbal and written) are required. Computer skills and experience in working with databases are required. Excellent skills in relationship building, professional presentation, and customer service are required. Ability to manage many tasks simultaneously, take initiative, follow through with projects, and work as an integral member of a team are key assets for this role. Demonstrate strong intercultural communication skills and be aware of issues pertaining to international students, including language needs, adjustment challenges and barriers, cultural differences, academic needs, and differences in educational systems. Knowledge and skills required for this position are normally obtained through a master’s degree (preferred) and at least two years of experience providing student support to students in a higher education setting. Demonstrated experience working with international students and second language learners with a strong understanding of the distinct needs of these populations. English Language Teaching experience is required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

1) Lead and/or facilitate language, cultural, and academic support services on the Regional Campus, including:

GLS Tutoring (e.g. weekly tutoring sessions for individual and group conversations)

GLS Workshops

Cultural activities, including events designed to introduce students to the local culture and history of the Regional Campus

Communication in Tech

Non-credit courses (upon assessment of learner needs, offer course addressing identified needs; e.g. Academic Communication & Collaboration, Academic Writing, Career & Communication Development, etc.)

Cultural Exchange Program and/or Global Village

2) Provide information regarding Global Learner Support (GLS) services and offerings at student events. Represent Global Learner Support at events for prospective students (e.g. open house events).

3) Serve as onsite manager of GLS with involvement in the following:

Scheduling of GLS services with campus operations

Collaborating and serving on Academic & Student Affairs, Global Campus Network Student Affairs, and Regional Wellness teams

Recruiting and supporting volunteer presenters

Serving on regional work groups

Representing GLS at team meetings

Collect student feedback related to GLS programming on the Regional Campus; Propose and implement changes on the basis of student feedback

4) Work with Marketing and Communications staff to ensure that GLS events—including events originating at other campuses—are widely publicized and accessible to students on the Regional Campus

5) Collaborate with GLS regional team on program development and professional growth opportunities

The expected hiring range for this position is CAD $61,105 to CAD $77,910 based upon the position’s scope and responsibilities. 

Position Type

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