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Study and Stay Program Coordinator - Office of Study Abroad and International Collaboration (Grant Funded)

Competition Number:
159E21
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Office of Study Abroad and International Collaboration
Position:
Study and Stay Program Coordinator
Contract:
Full-Time Term Position
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week
Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Term:

As soon as possible to May 31, 2022

The Study & Stay Program Coordinator is responsible for mapping existing on-campus supports, identify gaps, and develop new initiatives to support a cohort of 50+ end year international students in achieving the goal of retaining them in Prince Edward Island post-graduation, as outlined in the Population Growth Strategy of PEI.

Working in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent deadlines and various stakeholders, the Study & Stay Program Coordinator must be a skilled planner with a strong client-service orientation. The successful candidate will work closely with all of Prince Edward Island’s publicly funded post-secondary educational institutions, various provincial and federal government departments, and partners from around the world.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the International Liaison Office and the Director, Office of Study Abroad and International Collaboration, the ideal candidate will:

  • Coordinate the recruitment and selection of the 50+ final year of study, student participants
  • Assess each retention cohort student to identify his/her unique capabilities and any challenges he/she may face
  • Plan and execute conferences and/or retreats
  • Work with internal and external partners to plan and deliver various workshops throughout the year
  • Develop mechanisms, programs, and initiatives to ensure each student is accessing appropriate resources at their respective campus
  • Organize additional, culturally relevant supports as needed
  • Provide ongoing, individualized support, advising and mentoring of students and monitoring their progress
  • In coordination with the International Liaison Officer, responsible for project budget and account oversight
  • Perform such other duties as may be required

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Post-secondary degree, with three years of relevant experience working with international students and promoting Prince Edward Island
  • International student support and organization experience, including scheduling, budgeting, managing multiple priorities, problem solving and reporting
  • Knowledge of PEI’s education and training sector
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with meticulous attention to detail, organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to anticipate issues, with confidence to make independent decisions
  • Excellent interpersonal and social skills with a professional and effective manner in working with the public, university staff & faculty, college staff and international contacts
  • A valid driver’s license and a valid passport along with an ability to travel overseas
  • Highly proficient in MS Windows 7 (PC) or higher and Office 365, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Comfortable with new technologies and managing documents in a cloud environment
  • Experience publishing content and tracking results on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube
  • Experience in marketing and communications, event planning and coordination
  • Experience in government relations, community networking; and partnership building
Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. 

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.