Closing Date: May 10, 2023 at 4:00 PM

FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Computer Science as a separate discipline started at UNB in the Department of Electrical Engineering in 1968. The first Master of Science in Computer Science was awarded in 1970. The Department became a School within the Faculty of Engineering in 1972 and was made a faculty in 1990. The faculty has the oldest and the largest co-op program at UNB giving students the opportunity to gain real world experience in addition to pursuing academic excellence.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | 2 Year Term| Fredericton | Hybrid

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we are proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes flexible hours and work-from-home options.

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range: $22.68 - $26.32 per hour

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Faculty Admin Offer, the International Student Liaison is responsible for group information sessions to help students manage the transition to life in Canada and at UNB, offering personalized group sessions on relevant immigration and tax applications, programs and policies, cultural and event facilitation, mentorship and advocacy where appropriate.

• Advise international students on social, cultural, and financial matters; conduct personal needs assessments, identify priorities and refer international students for psychological, academic, medical or legal counseling as necessary.
• Work with campus partners to develop and effective pre-arrival communication strategy and ensure that appropriate and timely information, resources, and assistance is provided to incoming international students.
• Responsible for communicating to international students and campus partners via social media platforms and weekly international student newsletter.
• Coordinate the International Student Welcome and Orientation Programs in the Fall, Winter and Spring.
• Develop and implement workshops on topics that have a cultural component and may be potential barriers to
• International Student's integration and student success in Canada.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Post- secondary in a related field. An equivalent combination of training and experience would be considered.
• Three years of related experience including experience in international education programming and student advising, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Strengths

• A demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse language and cultural backgrounds in a higher education setting.
• Excellent program administration and event coordination.
• Excellent group leadership and facilitation skills.
• Accuracy, good judgment, and ability to exercise initiative are critical.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Flexible, able to prioritize and able to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Able to perform in a fast-paced work environment with new challenges daily.
• Familiarity with the University of New Brunswick and ability to communicate in a second language are considered assets.

WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

SECRETARIES, ACCOUNTANTS, LIBRARY ASSISTANTS AND CLERKS (SALAC)

This position is part of the UNIFOR, Local 4504 employee group and falls under the SALAC Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.