Closing Date: April 17th, 2025 at 4:00 PM

International Student Advisors Office
Operating within Student Affairs & Services, the International Student Advisors Office (ISAO) provides specialized, high-level support to UNB's international student population. ISAO services include pre-arrival assistance, orientation and social programming, integration and immigration support, and emergency bursary administration. These services ensure international students receive comprehensive support throughout their time at UNB.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | 1-year Term | Fredericton | On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range: $49,605 - $62,014 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Director International Student Advisors Office, the International Student Engagement Advisor plays a key role in fostering a welcoming and inclusive community across UNB by designing, developing, and implementing engagement initiatives that build connections and enhance students' sense of belonging. Leveraging industry best practices and innovative research, the advisor creates effective programs and events tailored to the needs of UNB's international students.

• Assess, evaluate, and document evolving international student needs through various methods, including focus groups, surveys, and monitoring discussions.
• Facilitate opportunities for peer-to-peer engagement, mentorship, and cultural exchange using a variety of approaches.
• Collaborate with campus partners to create inclusive programming that enhances student integration and retention.
• Deliver educational workshops on key topics such as off-campus housing, financial literacy, health insurance, taxes, and immigration.
• Maintain and regularly update online resources for international students.,
• Develop and implement effective communication strategies to promote ISAO activities, events, and workshops.
• Manage ISAO's social media platforms, creating content to engage international students.
• Design, budget, plan, promote, deliver, and evaluate international student cultural and orientation activities and events to support and encourage a smooth transition to UNB.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks associated with student programming and events
• Lead the onboarding, training, and ongoing supervision of international student employees.
• Manage a budget envelope for engagement programming, ensuring responsible allocation and financial records are reconciled regularly to maintain accuracy.
• Work closely with the ISAO team, to align engagement efforts with overall student support strategies.
• Contribute to cross-departmental and take on additional projects or responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of ISAO.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Undergraduate degree, preferably with an international focus.
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Previous experience working with post-secondary students.
• Previous experience or knowledge about advising and counseling practices.

Additional Strengths

• Experience in designing, planning and executing events on both a small and larger scale is highly valued.
• Culturally sensitive and highly collaborative individual.
• Lived experience as an international student in Canada is an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to provide information, produce correspondence, and craft marketing materials including web content and newsletters in a clear and effective manner.
• Experience in independently researching, gathering & analyzing data, summarizing, creating reports & recommending solutions.
• Demonstrated judgment and decision-making skills to independently and effectively make decisions impacting student wellbeing, department and campus-wide programs, policies, and financial responsibility.
• Able to connect naturally with a wide variety of people, foster collaborative relationships, and contribute to a positive working environment.
• Displays appreciation for and recognizes value of different opinions, roles, experiences, cultures, and backgrounds.
• A detail-oriented, organized professional who is self-motivated and able to deliver high quality results under pressure, firm deadlines, and often evolving priorities.
• A naturally curious professional with an interest in trying new ways of doing things, adopting new technologies, continuous improvement, and lifelong learning.
• Knowledge of student development theory, peer-based programs, first-year experience, and student engagement is desirable.

WHY CHOOSE UNB?
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)
This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.