POSITION TITLE: International Student Support (ISS) Student Assistants
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
EMPLOYMENT DATES: May 2024 – September 2024
HOURS OF WORK: 35hrs/ week
RATE OF PAY: $16.55/hour plus Vacation Pay as determined by HR Policy
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The International Student Support (ISS) Student Assistants assist with the coordination and promotion of International Student Mentorship Program (ISMP) and World University Service of Canada (WUSC) Local Committee events and activities, as well as, updating departmental policies and procedure documentation. They assist with recruiting ISMP mentors for the academic year. Student Assistants assist with planning and preparation for Fall International Student Orientation and arrival pick-up. They also help with the ISS social media pages.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
The International Student Support (ISS) Student Assistant will assist with the following:
- Assist with creating resources for incoming international students to support their transition to Canada
- Assist with planning communications with incoming international students
- Assist with the 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
- Assist with planning for international student orientation and support of Lakers Orientation
- Assist with working with the ISMP executive team to plan ISMP events and trips
- Assist with office tasks; applications, agendas, orientation booklets, student resources, etc.
- Assist with content creation for the International Student Support social media accounts
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have completed at least one-year of studies at Nipissing University
- Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills
- Excellent level of responsibility, reliability, and punctuality
- Familiarity with the experience of international students at Nipissing University
- Knowledge of Nipissing University programs, initiatives, and services that promote student academic and personal success.
*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 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.