international student advisor (risia)
full-time
contract
overview
the international student advisor will play a pivotal role in supporting the international student journey at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 . from pre-arrival to graduation, this position provides developmental, immigration, and community integration advising to enhance student retention and success. the advisor also ensures compliance with immigration policies and fosters a learner-centred environment.
responsibilites
1. student advising
- provide academic, personal, and financial guidance tailored to individual student needs.
- build and maintain positive relationships with 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 to ensure a sense of belonging.
- assist 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in navigating university policies, making informed decisions, and accessing campus and community resources.
- monitor student progress, conduct outreach, and advocate for student needs within the university framework.
2. immigration advising
- provide all immigration advising to international 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 at lakehead including information on applying for their initial study permit, study permit extensions, co-op work permits, post-graduate work permits, trvs, etas, and dependent permits.
- answer questions and provide guidance and advice on travelling and arriving in canada, working in canada, pals, maintaining status as an international student, changing programs and/or schools and troubleshooting when immigration issues arise.
- develop and maintain immigration resources and self-help tools.
- deliver workshops and create communication plans to keep 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 informed of immigration changes and best practices.
- liaise with other immigration professionals, as well as, ircc and cbsa for complex cases, while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
3. support programming
- plan and deliver webinars, workshops and events, online and in person, to support new and current international 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 .
- assist with international student orientation preparations and execution for pre-arrival, onboarding, and post-arrival.
- coordinate and participate in international student advising events and programming.
- represent international student services at various events around campus and in the community.
qualifications
- bachelor’s degree or equivalent; a minimum of three years of experience in student advising; international student advising experience preferred.
- risia or rcic certification preferred.
- expertise in ircc policies and regulations related to international 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 preferred.
- cross-cultural communication and intercultural training are assets.
skills and attributes:
- demonstrates an exceptional ability to work cooperatively and positively with others.
- strong communication, relationship-building, and attention to detail skills.
- demonstrates the ability to work and communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
- ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
additional requirements:
- availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
- willingness to travel.