Coordinator, International Student Advising
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Position: Coordinator, International Student Advising
Department: Acadia International
Position Type: AUPAT 5, Full-time, Permanent
Date Posted: August 3, 2023
Application Deadline: August 17, 2023 at 11:59pm
Competition #: 23-46-AU
Salary: To be commensurate with qualifications and experience in the range of $53,670 - $65,730.
Benefits: Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plan, health spending account, life insurance, optional life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee and family assistance program, tuition discount for employees and their dependents, free gym facility membership, 4 weeks' vacation increasing with years of service, university paid holidays including winter break closure.
Acadia seeks a Coordinator, International Student Advising to maintain and enhance programs that support and meet the needs of Acadia's international student population.
Under the direction of the Manager, International Student Affairs, the Coordinator is responsible for international student advising, program development and implementation, providing leadership on international student concerns, and advocating and establishing a strong community support for close to 500 international students. Working with the local community and government organizations the Coordinator ensures positive, productive relationships between international students and surrounding communities.
This position is based out of Acadia's Wong International Centre (WIC) which offers international students a "home away from home" and is a hub for international student events and gatherings. The Coordinator will support the Manager in ensuring that the WIC continues to serve as the main co-curricular international student support Centre on-campus.
The Coordinator is responsible for supervising the International Intern and recruiting and supervising the volunteers in the Acadia International Mentor Program.
We are seeking a candidate who has a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years progressive experience in Canadian international student affairs (a combination of work, volunteer and lived experience will be considered) with an advanced understanding of international student issues in Canada.
Accreditation as a Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor (RISIA) or a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) will be considered an asset.
We are seeking candidates with demonstrated experience in program development, implementation, and management.
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to facilitate strong relationships with campus and community partners is required.
Ability to apply creativity and recommend strategies for engagement initiatives in response to cultural and social trends.
Proven strong intercultural competencies with an ability to establish rapport with people from diverse backgrounds.
Exceptional communication skills to work effectively and diplomatically with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
Applicants must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and comfortable working in a technology supported environment.
Applicants must be able to work a flexible schedule which may at times include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Keilani Tupper at [email protected].
TO APPLY: To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button and upload your cover letter, resume, and references.
Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is qualifications and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the afore-mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invited to submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package.
The university will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process, please contact [email protected]
