City : Surrey, BC

Category : 6012-Office of Global Engagement

Industry : Education

Employer : Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers.  KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO KPU STUDENTS ONLY. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR KPU STUDENT ID NUMBER IN YOUR APPLICATION.

Preference will be given to KPU students (domestic or international) who are/will be enrolled in full-time studies of 9 credits or more for the Summer semester.

•   Documents required: Resume, Cover Letter (optional), 2 professional and/or academic references (at least one from a KPU Instructor).

SUMMARY:  Student Assistant, KPU International

The Student Assistant will act as a Peer Mentor and is responsible for orienting new students to KPU by reaching out to new students, connecting with them online and in person, answering questions about navigating KPU, and creating social connections for students to increase retention and success of new students. Peer Mentors work on a caseload bases, whereby they are assigned a cohort of students, who they support throughout the students’ first year.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Weekly check in emails to all students within their caseload
• Referral to peer tutors, advisors, counsellors, and other KPU support people
• Responding to student inquiries
• Weekly online office hours for consistent conversations with students
• Hosting monthly social hours
• Support for academic resources, such as English conversation/writing practice, explaining the post-secondary learning environment, and connecting students with the appropriate learning supports
• Reporting problematic behaviours or ongoing learning issues to their supervisor
• Provide bi-weekly updates to their supervisor on the number of contacts they have with students and the types of questions/supports needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum KPU CPGA of 2.5 and in good academic standing
• Completed a minimum of 2 semesters at KPU and at least 18 credits

• Preference given to students with experience in one or more of the following areas
• Orientation leader
• Internatonal student life volunteer
• Learning Centre peer tutor
• FSO campus ambassador
• Global Buddy Mentor

Note to Applicants
The University welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.
 
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.