International Support Advisor

Job information International Support Advisor from the Company Confederation College, this latest International Support Advisor job vacancy is located in the city Thunder Bay, ON. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Administrative field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

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Posting Type Temporary End Date (if applicable) 02/15 Classification Title FT Support Staff H Pay Band H Min Salary $35.06 Max Salary $40.71 Position Summary The International Student Advisor ( ISA ) ensures that all international and new immigrant students have a meaningful, engaging, and academically successful experience at Confederation College, through the provision of appropriate advisory and support services. The ISA ensures the coordinated development and delivery of related support and transitions programs. Job responsibilities include providing one-on-one personal advising and group information sessions or workshops aimed at enhancing the experience and success for this diverse group of students. Students will vary considerably in age, maturity, ethnicity, and academic qualifications, requiring a sensitive, flexible, and student-centred approach in all that the ISA does. The ISA supports college faculty and staff to address and resolve student issues as they occur throughout the semester. The ISA is highly knowledgeable about, and responsible for, providing timely and accurate advising and support services about topics including, but not limited to, immigration as it pertains to international students, academic policies, college services, medical insurance and social/cultural/community transition. This position requires intercultural awareness, empathy, patience, understanding, creativity, good listening and perception skills, and exceptional organisational and communication skills. These qualities are critical to the success of the position and to maintain good relationships with students, colleagues and partners. The ISA must also be able to able to work in a fast paced environment, with multiple deadlines, demands and interruptions. Location/Campus Thunder Bay Campus Education Minimum level of formal education required for the position 3 year diploma/degree or equivalent Specific course(s), certification, qualification, formal training or accreditation required for the position Additional requirements obtained by course(s) of a total of 100 hours or less Additional Requirements Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor ( RIISIA ) or Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant ( RCIC ) certification is required. Confederation College may consider applicants who do not have this certification but do have significant student advising experience and/or are pursuing the RISIA or RCIC certification. Should the successful candidate not possess this certification, the starting rate of pay will be payband G, $32.42 per hour . Field(s) of Study Minimum 3-yr college diploma in Human Resources, Community Services, or a related field AND RISIA or RCIC certification Experience Typical number of years of experience, in addition to the necessary education level, required to perform the responsibilities of the position Minimum of three (3) years Type of Experience Three years of practical experience in a culturally diverse environment providing direct counselling and support to clients (preferably international students). The experience must be directly related to the education, human resources or community services field with direct responsibility for regularly meeting with, and advising clients. It must have resulted in proven awareness of cross cultural issues and concerns. Experience and/or familiarity with the Banner student system would be an asset. Posting Detail Information Posting Number SU-F-24-100P Close Date 07/02 Hours of Work 35 hrs/week Shift Type