New Job International Student Adviser In Ontario

international student adviser
international student adviser

international student adviser

Company : Birmingham International Collegiate of Canada
Salary : $37,000–$42,000 a year
Location : Ontario

Full Description

  • or equivalent experience

Work Setting

  • Urban area
  • International organization or agency
  • Private school
  • High school
  • Education

Tasks

  • Counsel students regarding educational, career or vocational issues
  • Counsel students regarding personal and social issues
  • Consult with teachers, parents, administrators and community agencies
  • Co-ordinate the provision of counselling and information services to students, parents and teachers
  • Administer and interpret standardized intelligence, aptitude and interest tests
  • Refer students to other specialized services when required
  • Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops
  • Develop guidance and counselling programs
  • Arrange for recruitment of graduating students by employers
  • Supervise field experience for graduate students in clinical and counselling areas
  • Visit colleges and secondary schools to provide academic information to prospective students, their parents and educational institutions
  • Prepare and deliver presentations at conferences, workshops and symposia

Target Audience

  • International students

Field Work Location Experience

  • Overseas

Counselling Specialization

  • Academic program or credit evaluation
  • Multicultural adjustment
  • Study skills

Area of Specialization

  • International exchange education

Transportation/Travel Information

  • Willing to travel
  • Travel expenses paid by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal Suitability

  • Client focus
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability

Screening questions

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Financial benefits

  • As per collective agreement
  • Bonus
  • Commission

Long term benefits

  • Other benefits

Other benefits

  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Travel insurance