March 3, 2023


INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISOR (ARRIVALS SUPPORT)
Internationalization Office
(Two Part-Time Contractual Positions to March 31, 2024; 15 Hours per Week)


The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval


DUTIES
Working in the Internationalization Office (IO), the successful applicant will work within a team, striving to ensure a seamless arrival experience for new International Students and their dependents prior to and throughout their adjustment to university life and successful settlement to a new country. Specific duties include initiating and managing the arrival and welcome of new international students (communications, managing queries of students who are still abroad, posting new or relevant information on the arrivals website, supporting faculty, staff, and students with urgent questions around arrivals, communications around airport greeting); responding to new student inquiries; coordinating with all units who are bringing in new students, working closely with the Arrivals team related to new student arrivals; providing information and assistance to international students related to off-campus and temporary housing; assisting with health insurance and settlement information sessions; and performing other related duties as required. This position will be expected to have some shifts after hours and on weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS
Experience (1-3 years) of post-secondary work experience in settlement for newcomers and/or families; completion of an undergraduate degree in Business, Education, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. This position requires an ability to communicate clearly in a culturally and linguistically diverse environment. Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills are required, as is ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams. Possession of strong intercultural experience is required. The ideal candidate must be able to collaborate and connect with students and support offices and have a background in working with post-secondary students, particularly those from other countries.

SALARY $28.36 - $42.53 per hour (Management and Professional)
CLOSING DATE March 17, 2023

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.
The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.
If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.
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Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.