International Student Life and Immigration Advisor (2 Positions) Job at Fanshawe College, London, ON

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Job Description

First Section

Posting Number
40781

Requisition Title
International Student Life and Immigration Advisor (2 Positions)

Internal Posting Closing Date

External Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Campus Location
London

Department
International Student Engagement (INR)

Employment Group
Support

Pay Details
$36.19 per hour

Hours of Work per Week
35
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Summary
Working at Fanshawe College
Fanshawe College is committed to the principles of hybrid work and may offer this option to employees whose work can be performed in an alternate location, without adverse impact to the operations of the College, inclusive of our Student and Staff experience. Confirmation of hybrid work options available to you will be clarified upon hire and may be subject to change based on the duties required of your position. Successful candidates will be required to perform work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus, as required.

Note: These are full-time Support positions (35 hours per week).

Duties: Under the general direction of the Manager, the incumbent provides support services and interventions to ensure the academic, personal and career success of international students who come to the College from many countries, cultures and religions and with varying abilities to communicate in English. The incumbent references Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) policies as they pertain to international students, and provides those students with advice and support. The incumbent supports students in their understanding and transition from orientation, throughout their academic progression to post-graduate employment, further education, or immigration into Canada.

The incumbent actively supports the internationalization of Fanshawe College by leading a variety of information sessions, professional development and event activities designed to accelerate support for a multinational, multicultural student body with a focus on immigration and employment.

Qualifications
  • Post-secondary 3-year diploma/degree or equivalent in International Relations, Social Service, Psychology or a related discipline
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience working, writing and communicating in a multicultural environment delivering services/marketing in culturally and linguistically sensitive/different environments
  • An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered; preference will be given to applicants meeting the education requirements
  • Licensed as a Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor (RISIA), or have successfully passed the EPE (Entry to Practice Exam)
  • Experience in various immigration services, preferably advising international students on academic and immigration matters
  • Preference for a second language capability from amongst the United Nations’ six official languages
  • Experience working within a Canadian work setting and the demonstrated ability to model Canadian workplace standards
  • Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team
  • Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills

General Information
While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged.

Fanshawe College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Fanshawe College provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, the hiring manager and the Recruitment Coordinator leading the recruitment will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant’s accommodation needs.

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