International Engagement Assistant

In order to ensure your application is received by NAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our Careers site at www.nait.ca/careers

NOTE: This position is limited to current NAIT students only.

NOTE: This is a temporary position ending on or before May 2025 with the possibility of extension.

June 2024 to August 2024: 35 hours per week

Monday through Friday; 8:00am – 4:00pm or based on operational needs and availability.

May occasionally include evenings and weekends.

Sept 2024 to May 2025: 15 to 18 hours

Monday through Friday; 8:00am – 4:00pm or based on operational needs and availability.

May occasionally include evenings and weekends.

NAIT’s Promise to Students includes the provision of a positive student experience that encompasses students’ mental, emotional, and physical well-being and defines success broadly. We prepare students to succeed in meaningful careers, find employment in their chosen field and have the skills necessary to have an immediate impact. As part of the International and Intercultural Community Centre (IICC), the International Engagement Assistant supports student learning and development by creating a friendly, safe, and healthy community for international and newcomer students. Reporting to the International Engagement Coordinator, the International Engagement Assistant supports International Students in their journey of cultural transition to Canada and NAIT.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow the required timeline to provide administrative support and assist in organizing and delivering events/programs to foster a positive student community.
• Assist with recruitment, training, communication, briefing, and service hour tracking of the IICC volunteers.
• Facilitate low-complexity student events and student meetings.
• Perform data entries that support the International Engagement portfolio.
• Develop and distribute event promotion graphics and materials.
• Support the implementation of social media plan for international community engagement; this includes creating social media posts, stories, and video takeovers to drive engagement.
• Connect students to different services at NAIT when appropriate.
• Support front desk coverage at the IICC as needed. Duties and tasks during front desk coverage may include answering and triaging inquiries, directing students to different service areas, tracking inquiries, and performing other front desk tasks as needed.

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience in student community events and program planning and support.
• Demonstrated strong student leadership, organizational skills, time management skills, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated NAIT campus involvement and understanding of international student experience and needs.
• Demonstrated intercultural understanding and awareness.
• Familiarity with using ookslife.ca, Asana, Canva, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams is an asset.
• Ability to engage with peers in a community space and digitally on social media.
• Ability to facilitate low-complexity student conversations and events.
• A good understanding of the various student services at NAIT is an asset.

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12
• Currently enrolled at NAIT as a student and will be enrolled in the Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 semesters: be in good academic standing.
• Equivalences may be considered

Your job application should include:

• A cover letter that explains why you are interested in this position and what skills and experience you have can make you a great fit for this role.
• Resume
• A copy of your unofficial transcript (self-download PDF from myNAIT portal)

Remuneration: $18.49 - $23.17 per hour, plus 12% in lieu of stat holiday and vacation pay. (Classification – Administrative Support l).

This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

About NAIT

At NAIT, people matter.

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset – they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

At NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff and industry clients and partners. The NAIT culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity and accountability. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada. NAIT is committed to advancing equity and cultivating inclusion throughout the hiring process. We especially encourage applications from Aboriginal and Indigenous people, Black and racialized people, gender and sexually diverse (2SLGBTQIA+ and women) people, immigrants, and people with disabilities.

What we offer

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Additional requirements

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

www.alberta.ca/iqas-contact.aspx.

Accommodations

NAIT is an inclusive employer and strives to hire a diverse workforce. If you are contacted by us regarding a job opportunity, please don’t hesitate to contact us if you require any accommodation during the selection process. Please contact us via email at careers@nait.ca.

We thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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