International Student Services Coordinator- Fredericton

at  Eastern College

Job Title: International Student Services Coordinator
Company: Eastern College
Location: On-site, Fredericton Campus- 850 Prospect St., Fredericton, NB, E3B 9M5.
Hours: Full time. Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Start Date: Immediate

ABOUT US:

Eastern College Inc. is a leader in the Private Career College industry in Atlantic Canada. Established in 1983 we have delivered training in a modular approach to students to enable them to fast-track to job readiness.
At Eastern, we’re not just looking for employees; we’re seeking passionate individuals who want to join our mission to work collaboratively towards our common goal of preparing job-ready graduates. We’re dedicated to providing a dynamic, innovative, and engaging learning environment. If you’re ready to shape the future of business education and inspire students, this is the place for you!

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The purpose of this role is to ensure the effective delivery of support services to all international students on campus. To coordinate services with campus staff, community partners and volunteers. Meet with students to help them effectively access the services and support that they require.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Coordinate with students to ensure that airport pick-ups are arranged.
• Assist students in accessing housing resources, researching options, and finding accommodations.
• Plan student orientation event schedule and coordinate staff and community partners participation.
• Introduce students to all services available to them both on campus and in the community.
• Coordinate student buddy program, pairing domestic students with new international students.
• Work with the Campus Director to coordinate the peer assisted learning program, as well as professional tutoring programs with faculty.
• Manage the process to ensure that international students receive their health insurance cards and are aware of the health insurance coverage.
• Ensure students are made aware of the Mental Wellness Helpline.
• Help support the educational, physical, social, and special needs of students wherever possible.
• Refer students to qualified third-party professional resources for questions regarding study permits, work permits and immigration matters.
• Coordinate professional guest speakers and professional resources to be available on campus for student consultations.
• Promote activities and publish a calendar of events every month at the campus and on the student web.
• Track usage of student services and track attendance at events.
• Assist with front desk duties occasionally.
• The duties and responsibilities listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the role expectations if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position

ADDITIONALLY, PLEASE NOTE THAT A MANDATORY ASSESSMENT IS PART OF OUR APPLICATION PROCESS. YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE ASSESSMENT IS A CRUCIAL STEP IN OUR SELECTION PROCESS, ALLOWING US TO BETTER UNDERSTAND YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND FIT FOR THE ROLE.

We are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and empowers diversity and belonging in the workplace and communities we serve.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
Applicants with disabilities may notify us of any reasonable accommodations needed to support your participation in the recruitment process.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.