Student Assistant, Douglas International Student Leader

Douglas College
CA - British Columbia - New Westminster
January 28, 2025
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Student Assistant, Douglas International Student Leader

Position Title: Student Assistant, Douglas International Student Leader

Posting Number: 01972SA

Location: New Westminster and Coquitlam Campus

Grade or Pay Level: SA - Pay Level II

Salary Range: $18.95/hour

Position Type: Student Assistant

Posting Type: Internal/External

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Employment Type: Part-Time

Posting Category: Student Assistants

Start Date: 09/05/2023

End Date: December 17, 2023

Work Arrangements: Up to a maximum of 20 hours/week

The Role: To assist prospective, new international students and exchange students transition to life within Canada, BC, and the Douglas College community.

Responsibilities:

Review training materials provided prior to the start of becoming a DCI Student Leader
Attend onboarding session
Attend regular team meetings
Help students develop social connections with other Douglas students
Provide support to supervisor to schedule and facilitate meetings, workshops, and/or social opportunities
Assist with creation of promotional materials for the program
Provide a report at the midpoint of the semester and at the conclusion of the program
Assist with creation of content for various social media channels
Assist with various administrative duties
Other duties as required

Program specific responsibilities:

Initiating and maintaining contact with new students
Answering new students questions about essential campus services and supporting a peer-to-peer network
Supporting our group of student leaders (mentors) in their position to help orient our new students
Plan, implement and promote events within the program and for DCI
Field questions from prospective students via various social media platforms
Assist Admissions Coordinators with various administrative duties such as databases data entry/filing, compiling reports, and other projects as needed
Support prospective students and Student Ambassadors with navigating Douglas website and provide students with admission-related information such as program, application process, admission requirements, scholarship, etc.
Assist Admission Coordinators with organizing promotional materials and merchandise inventory
Plan, coordinate and deliver events for student leaders
Support Recruitment & Admission Coordinator in preparing and delivery of online and in-person recruitment events such as information sessions, campus tour, webinar, student fairs, and high school visits

Global Engagement:

Assist in planning and implementation of GE events and activities
Promote Global Engagement and their programs around campus and on social media.
Answer general questions about student experiences with study abroad and global citizenship

To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need:

To maintain a GPA of 2.3 or above
Strong leadership skills
A positive, outgoing attitude
Keen interest in working in an international setting
Keen interest in facilitating intercultural learning and discovery
Experience with social norms and values of more than one culture is an asset
To be a self-starter with the ability to work independently with limited supervision
Experience in administrative work
Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
Experience using graphic design programs such as Canva
Experience using social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

Eligibility Requirements:

Domestic students must meet ONE of the following criteria:

Enrolled in, and maintain, a minimum of one (3 credit) course at Douglas College throughout the work term
Enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of one (3 credit) course at Douglas College in the term immediately preceding the work term
Enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of two (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. throughout the work term

International students must meet ONE of the following criteria:

Enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College, throughout the academic year
International student at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. with a valid Study Permit

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment.

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Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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