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

Student Affairs is a collection of integrated units that collaborates with faculty, staff and students to enhance the student experience. We promote an inclusive, holistic and student-centric approach to learning and academic success and act as a professional resource in the delivery of evidence-based student enrolment, wellness, development and academic support programs and services.Reporting to the Director, International Centre, the International Student Support Coordinator serves as a primary point of contact for the International Centre, providing comprehensive support for international students, exchange and study abroad participants, visiting international researchers, and International Centre operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary front-line contact for International Centre visitors and inquiries, providing information, referrals, and service support.
• Provide front-line, administrative support to Dalhousie’s inbound and outbound study abroad and exchange programs, including guidance to / support for prospective and current exchange students during the application, nomination, pre-departure, travel, and post-return stages.
• Work with visiting international researchers and their supervisors, and collaborate with campus partners, to facilitate preparations for their arrival.
• Organize orientations and post-return debrief opportunities for outbound exchange students, and welcome sessions and social activities for inbound exchange students.
• Coordinate International Centre communications via its main platforms, including International Centre emails, newsletters, website updates, and social media accounts.
• Support the efficient operation of the International Centre, including records management, reporting, office administration, ordering supplies, and ensuring the smooth operation of the Centre’s appointment booking system.
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