Competition Number S18513P
Position Title International Student Engagement Facilitator
Position Number S99605
Employee Group Staff
Position Status Temporary Full-Time
Start Date 11/09/2020
End Date (if applicable) 11/09/2021
Department Centre for International Experience
Additional Notes
Location North Vancouver
Working with us
At Capilano University, students are our focus. Employees play an essential role in creating an exceptional learning experience for students and a thriving campus community. Together, we are a high-performing team of individuals who make Capilano University one of the leading teaching universities in British Columbia and one of BC’s Top Employers. Grounded by our sense of purpose, we offer a meaningful, friendly and dynamic work environment.
As a member of the Centre for International Experience (CIE) team, you will be instrumental in supporting international retention, engagement and transition of new and existing students through the internationalization plan. You will be supporting CIE’s International Leadership Mentorship Program organizing the New International Student Orientation and facilitating online webinars in collaboration with other areas in the university. We are looking for someone to help us continue to build our international retention and engagement and exceptional experiences for our employee and student community. You will work with a team of talented staff, students and campus partners, an engaged community and an impactful executive team. You will be part of the team responsible for International Student Engagement for all of the above.
Do you share our purpose and passion?
What you’ll do
Develops the annual plan including budget for international student transition, retention and engagement programs. Key responsibilities include organizing and planning, budgeting, supervising and evaluating activities, scheduling resources, developing marketing and promotional materials, mentor student leaders, as well as act as a liaison with students, student employees and campus partners.
Facilitates the implementation of international student engagement programs/events including: international student orientations, cultural events, workshops, and other department or peer programs that support the success of international students.
Collaborates with other CapU departments who organize events such as Explore Night, CUSP, and other student success initiatives. Encourages international student engagement at university wide student success and engagement events, programs, and services.
Organizes and executes larger scale on-campus recruitment events for groups, educational agents, parents, high school counselors and delegations organized with internal departments and external agencies.
What you’ll bring
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a highly related field.
Two years of demonstrated work experience delivering social programs or peer programs or other related activities aimed at young adult leadership development or peer programming.
Demonstrated experience working in a cross cultural environment and with a diverse group of students or clients.
A minimum of one year experience working directly with international students or as in a similar cross cultural setting.
Demonstrated experience in supervising and facilitating students, student employees and volunteer staff.
Demonstrated experience in event planning for small and large groups.
Professional level English in reading, writing and speaking.
Fluency in reading, writing, speaking and listening in Mandarin, Korean, Hindi, Punjabi, or Portuguese or in a language consistent with current international student international enrollment, or languages of prospective students in new and emerging target recruitment markets.
Valid 5 B.C. Driver’s License is required for this position.
For more information
For more information, please see the complete job description.
Benefits
At Capilano University, we understand that there is more to life than work. That is why we offer comprehensive benefits and support to help you and your family live a balanced life.
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Days and Hours of Work
Our standard work week is Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm.
Bridge Period (if applicable)
Pay Group 24
Salary
$4,900 per month (with increments to a max of $5,515 per month)
Union MoveUP
Job Open Date 10/05/2020
Job Close Date 10/10/2020
Open Until Filled No