Position Title: International Student Support Office Assistant
Closing Date: Open until filled
Employment Dates: The time of hiring – April 30th, 2026
Hours of Work: 15 hours per week
Rate of Pay: $17.60 per hour + Vacation as determined by HR policy
Job Description:
The International Student Support Office Assistant provides administrative, program, and student-facing assistance to International Student Support (ISS) team, the International Student Mentorship Program (ISMP), and World University Services Canada (WUSC) initiatives. This role supports international student transition, engagement, and success by assisting with orientation activities, mentorship programming, communications, and day-to-day administrative duties.
Duties Include:
- Support the planning of international student orientation including the planning of arrival, and transition activities, tracking forms, booking rooms, and preparing welcome materials
- Assist with the coordination for the ISMP program, including mentor recruitment, training support, mentor–mentee matching, meetings, events, trips, and drop-in sessions.
- Support student communications by assisting with the management of email accounts, social media pages, Teams groups, and creating promotional materials using Canva under the guidance of ISS staff.
- Provide general administrative support, including booking rooms, preparing agendas, organizing inventory, and assisting with shipping and receiving.
- Learn about international student processes and campus resources to help direct students to appropriate supports and staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be a current Nipissing University Student
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable using digital tools (Microsoft Teams, email, social media, Canva)
- Interest in international education, student engagement, or peer support
- Reliable, professional, and culturally sensitive
*This position is subject to budgetary approval*
To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter (in one document) referencing the
job title in the subject line and three (3) references to studentjobs@nipissingu.ca. A separate email for each position must be submitted if applying for multiple positions.
We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. You must be able to provide proof of being a full-time post-secondary student, have a valid work study permit and a Social Insurance Number to work on-campus.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
