International Engagement Assistant

In order to ensure your application is received byNAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through ourCareers 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 thepossibility of extension.

June2024 to August 2024 : 35 hours per week

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

May occasionallyinclude evenings and weekends.

Sept2024 to May 2025 : 15 to 18 hours

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

Mayoccasionally include evenings and weekends.

NAIT’sPromise to Students includes the provision of a positive student experiencethat encompasses students’ mental, emotional, and physical well-being anddefines success broadly.

We prepare students to succeed in meaningful careers,find employment in their chosen field and have the skills necessary to have animmediate impact.

As part of the International and Intercultural CommunityCentre (IICC), the International Engagement Assistant supports student learningand development by creating a friendly, safe, and healthy community forinternational and newcomer students.

Reporting to the International EngagementCoordinator, the International Engagement Assistant supports InternationalStudents in their journey of cultural transition to Canada and NAIT.

KeyResponsibilities :

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

Skills& Abilities :

• Demonstrated experience in student community eventsand program planning and support.
• Demonstrated strong student leadership, organizationalskills, time management skills, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated NAIT campus involvement and understandingof international student experience and needs.
• Demonstrated intercultural understanding andawareness.
• 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 anddigitally on social media.
• Ability to facilitate low-complexity studentconversations and events.
• A good understanding of the various student servicesat NAIT is an asset.

Qualifications :

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

Yourjob application should include :

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

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

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

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

AboutNAIT

AtNAIT, people matter.

We’reproud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 13consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive and rewarding workculture is something we take seriously.

We know that people are our biggestasset they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

AtNAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives ofstudents, staff and industry clients and partners.

The NAIT culture reflectsour shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity andaccountability. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and are aproud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride atWork Canada.

NAIT is committed toadvancing equity and cultivating inclusion throughout the hiring process. Weespecially encourage applications from Aboriginal and Indigenous people, Blackand racialized people, gender and sexually diverse (2SLGBTQIA+ and women) people,immigrants, and people with disabilities.

Whatwe offer

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

Additionalrequirements

Applicantswith education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had thempreviously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World EducationServices or the International Qualifications AssessmentService (IQAS)

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

Accommodations

NAITis an inclusive employer and strives to hire a diverse workforce. If you arecontacted by us regarding a job opportunity, please don’t hesitate to contactus if you require any accommodation during the selection process.

Pleasecontact us via email at [email protected].

Wethank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interviewwill be contacted.

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