POSITION TITLE: International Student Support Assistant
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
EMPLOYMENT DATES: May 8, 2023 – August 25, 2023
HOURS OF WORK: 35hrs/ week
RATE OF PAY: $15.50/HR + Vacation pay as determined by HR policy
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The International Student Support Assistant will assist with the planning and creation of resources and supports for incoming and existing international students, as well as planning training and orientation activities for international students and the ISMP.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
The International Student Support Assistant will assist with the following:
- Creating resources for incoming international students to support their transition to Canada
- Planning communications with incoming international students
- Working with the ISMP executive team to plan ISMP mentor training and ISMP involvement in International Student Orientation
- Working with WUSC Local Committee for program, event planning, and recruitment for the school year ahead
- Planning for international student orientation and support of Lakers Orientation
- Working with the ISMP executive team to plan ISMP events and trips
- Assisting in the creation of ISMP training
- Administrative tasks; applications, agendas, orientation booklets, student resources, etc.
- Welcoming international students to campus upon arrival (arrival pick-ups)
- Content creation for the International Student Support social media accounts
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills
- Excellent level of responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.
- Familiarity with the experience of international students at Nipissing University
* Please note that the availability of this position is pending final budget 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.
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 in order 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.