International Student Advisor
Dalhousie University
Position Details
Position Information
| Position Title | International Student Advisor |
|---|---|
| Department/Unit | Student Affairs – Dal AC |
| Location | Truro |
| Posting Number | S386-22 |
| Employee Group | DPMG |
| Position Type | Regular, On-Going |
| Duration of Contract (if applicable) | |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Full-time Equivalency (FTE) | 1.0 |
| Salary | $62,936 – $84,312 per annum |
| Classification | ADM-06 |
| Provisional Statement | This is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months. |
| About Dalhousie University | Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018. |
| Job Summary | The Student Success Centre (SSC) at Dalhousie Agricultural Campus, Truro, NS, is a multi-disciplinary team comprising Academic Accommodations, Academic Advising, International Advising, Health and Wellness, and a Writing Centre. Reporting to the Director, Student Success, the International Student Advisor will support international degree-seeking and visiting students through one-on-one advising, group programming, and campus-wide educational events that provide accurate and up-to-date information on immigration topics, policies and procedures, supporting international students’ success. |
| Key Responsibilities |
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| Note | Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus. Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary. |
| Required Qualifications | Undergraduate degree in a related field plus a minimum of three to five years relevant experience working with students in an intercultural setting (or equivalent combination of training and experience) is required. Masters degree in relevant field preferred. Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) designation is required or must be completed within 18 months of start date. Incumbent will be supported to complete the training. Must have proven strong leadership, teamwork, interpersonal and negotiation skills. Demonstrated excellent English communication skills (written and verbal) are required, including the ability to communicate to a diverse audience through various mediums. Additional competency in another language preferred. Demonstrated intercultural competency is essential. Experience working with international students or a knowledge of trends and best practices in international education are assets. Must have the proven ability to deal effectively with confidential, time sensitive information. Demonstrated initiative, strong judgment, and project management, organizational, analytical and problem solving skills are required. |
| Assets | |
| Job Competencies | The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular: – Self-Awareness & Professionalism – Integrity – Respect & Inclusion – Communication – Accountability for Performance & Results |
| Additional Information | Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program. |
| Application Consideration | Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration. We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources. |
| Diversity Statement | Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity . |
Posting Detail Information
| Number of Vacancies | One (1) |
|---|---|
| Open Date | 09/20/2022 |
| Close Date | 09/29/2022 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | |
| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/11391 |
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