Red River College
Location
Winnipeg, MB | Canada
Job description
Student Integration Coordinator (Term)
Centre for Newcomer Integration
Position Location: Steinbach Campus (70km outside of Winnipeg, MB)
Part-Time, Term Position Available
Anticipated March 25, 2024 up to May 31, 2024
Possibility of an Extension
A preference hiring practice will be applied. Applicants who self-identify as members of the following equity-deserving group(s): Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with disabilities, Racialized Persons, Persons of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community will be given first consideration. Please self-identify in your application. First consideration will also be given to internal applicants.
This competition may be used to establish a 6 month eligibility list of qualified candidates for future vacancies.
Red River College is a leader in applied learning and innovation. Our talented team of employees is passionate about education, innovation and student success. We offer competitive salaries, extensive benefits, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth in a rewarding career.
DUTIES
Reporting to the Chair, the Centre for Newcomer Integration requires a Student Integration Coordinator (SIC) in the Regions to provide settlement and academic support to newcomer students.
The Student Integration Coordinator provides culturally competent advising services to newcomer students on personal, academic, language, career, cultural and settlement related issues. They act as the case manager providing triage, advisement, referrals, coordination of supports, and follow-up to support students’ transition into the academic, workplace and local community environments. They organize and deliver student life programming to foster connections and build community, enhancing the newcomer student experience. They develop proactive strategies, training and supports to address ongoing and emerging challenges faced by newcomer students.
The position works with all areas of the College, external settlement services and ethno-cultural organizations, participating in student community-related committees and events.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• A Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Education, Community Development, or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Experience working in several of the following areas: intercultural training; immigrant and international student advising/counselling; crisis intervention; immigration, settlement, and cultural adaptation processes; academic advising; community development; volunteer management; education support; and program management and event planning
• Experience advising or providing support services to immigrants or international students in a social service, settlement, career services, or education setting
• Experience collaborating and communicating with relevant educational, ethno-cultural, government or immigrant-serving organizations
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), or equivalent
• Demonstrated client-centered focus, and a team-oriented collaborative approach
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in intercultural competence
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience creating and delivering presentations
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
• Fluency in additional languages
• Experience using learning technologies, including WebEx, MS Teams and other platforms
• Experience working or studying in an international or cross-cultural setting for one or more years
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends
• This position may be required to travel
• This position may be required to work throughout the academic year including the summer months
• Incumbent must provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Records Check, including a Vulnerable Persons Sector Check
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are to clearly demonstrate how they satisfy the selection criteria in their written submissions and must identify the competition number they are applying for in the subject line of the email
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This competition may be used to establish a 6 month eligibility list of qualified candidates for future vacancies.
We seek diversity in our workplace. Aboriginal persons, women, visible minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Competition #: 2024-041
Closing Date: March 13, 2024
Salary: $32.42 - $44.36 hourly
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Red River College provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If an applicant requires accommodation during the application or selection process, Human Resource Services will work with the applicant to meet the accommodation needs.
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