POSITION TITLE: International Student Support (ISS) Student Assistant
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
EMPLOYMENT DATES: October 2024 – April 2024
HOURS OF WORK: Up to 20 hours per week
RATE OF PAY: Minimum Wage plus Vacation Pay as determined by HR Policy
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The International Student Support (ISS) Student Assistants provide front desk coverage to welcome students dropping in and help with making the ISS Student Lounge a welcoming space. They assist with the transition process for international students, exchange students as well as the sponsored refugee student. They 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 help with recruiting ISMP mentors for the academic year. Student Assistants help with planning and preparation for Winter International Student Orientation and arrival pick-up. They also help manage the ISS social media pages. They will also provide support to the needs of prospective international students in the recruitment and admission processes.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
The International Student Support (ISS) Student Assistant will assist with the following:
- Assist with front desk coverage
- Assist in the transition process for international students
- Working with the WUSC committee to assist on campaigns and initiatives including planning, recruitment and promotion
- Assist ISMP programming, promotion of events as well as recruitment of new mentors.
- Clerical support for ISMP and WUSC
- Communication with mentors and mentees via email, Teams, social media with departmental information
- Planning for Winter International Student Orientation (January)
- Updating departmental policies and procedure
- 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
- G Driver License preferred
*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.