Job Description

STUDENT ASSISTANT
INTERNATIONAL MARKETS

NorQuesters are difference makers, and we\xe2\x80\x99re searching for a student dedicated to making a difference to join our International Markets team as Student Assistants. We are looking for self-motivated, enthusiastic individuals who can lead from where they are and are great team players.

HOW YOU\'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

• Provide general administrative support to NorQuest International; including drafting and proof-reading communications, creating and maintaining student files, etc.
• Welcome and assist international students and stakeholders.
• Support Office Assistant with performing daily front-desk services and activities, including responding to general inquiries and email management of certain department inboxes. (Face-to-face, phone, email, and social media).
• Liaise with other departments at the college such as, the Students\xe2\x80\x99 Association of NorQuest College (SANQC), the Learner Centre, the Student Advisors\xe2\x80\x99 team, the Student Career & Employment Services, etc.
• Assist with increasing engagement opportunities between NorQuest International and the entire international student body.
• Provide support during the organization and delivery of events for international students; e.g., international student orientations, workshops, and other social events.
• Help monitor and update information on various NorQuest International social media platforms (Facebook; NorQuest International website, etc.).

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Active International students currently enrolled at NorQuest College who possess valid study permits, authorizing them to work on/off campus.
• Advanced academic standing within student\xe2\x80\x99s program would be an asset.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word & Excel. Video recording and editing experience is preferred.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?

• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Active involvement in NorQuest College community, as depicted through participation and volunteering in various events and projects on campus.
• Knowledge of Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) policies.

SALARY: $20.00 - $25.07 per hour plus 11.2% in lieu of vacation. We anticipate these positions will be required up to 11 hours per week.

COMPETITION NUMBER: 2023-3959

CLOSING DATE: May 7, 2023 at 11:59 PM MDT

Apply to become a NorQuester: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

Psst: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we\xe2\x80\x99ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.

Difference Makers. If we were to describe what NorQuest College is, we\xe2\x80\x99d say these two words. We are so fundamentally driven in our mission to make a difference to our students, our community, and to our fellow NorQuesters, that it guides what we do, who we meet, and where we are headed.

So how do we make differences?

• We empower NorQuesters. When it comes to working, it\xe2\x80\x99s up to you to decide where (on campus or from another location) and how you work. NorQuesters are expected to embody our Qs\xe2\x80\x94lead from where you are, be dependable, find ways forward\xe2\x80\x94to name a few, but how you do that is your choice!
• We unlock potential. Whether its newcomers to Canada who want to improve their English, students who want to complete their academic upgrading, learners pursuing post-secondary education, or anyone who wishes to strengthen their skills through professional development, our passion to educate touches people of all levels and all backgrounds.
• We strengthen Alberta. From our graduates who hit the ground running, to our partnerships with government, industry, and business, to our commitment to communities, including a dedicated focus on Indigenous communities, we contribute to our province and make it stronger. We strive to be an employer of choice for First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis and Inuit people in Canada by leading, supporting, and being an ally through our work toward decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

And that\xe2\x80\x99s a snapshot of how we are Difference Makers. But there\xe2\x80\x99s so much more to us and we invite you to !

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