SUMMARY:  

Under the guidance and supervision of the Manager of Global Engagement, the Student Assistant will work collaboratively with the various divisions within KPU international to support a variety of initiatives. Student Assistants are expected to have adequate knowledge and information about the services related to international students and must have good communication skills and the ability to work with a variety of people and meet deadlines.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Provide a supportive and welcoming atmosphere to visitors, students and guests at the International office;
• Assist the facilitation of drop-in sessions online and/or offline when needed;
• Attend and assist International Student Life Coordinators with student orientation;
• Support International Student Life Coordinators with setup and coordination of events;
• Support International Education Advisors with setup and coordination of workshops;
• Assist with small scale projects for a variety of divisions within KPU International;
• Guide students to appropriate support services throughout campus;
• Prepare materials for recruitment visits and various educational fairs;
• Promote on & off campus events around KPU campuses;
• Coordinate website posts and updates for the department;
• General office duties including photocopying, entering data, and filing documents;
• Organize department supplies and forms, maintain inventories, shelve and count materials sent to the department;
• Completing other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be enrolled in a certificate, diploma, or degree at KPU;
• Demonstrated interest in international studies, education, and/or student life services;
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude, flexibility, and be a team player;
• Must be self-motivated and take initiative to help others;
• Demonstrated creativity and research experience;
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills, including punctuality, reliability, and good time management;
• Strong and professional communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with staff students;
• Must have adequate knowledge of the services and resources available to KPU students;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and photo and video editing software is an asset;
• Experience with social media platforms would be an asset;
• Proficiency in spoken and written English language; proficiency in a second language is an asset.

This position is reserved for KPU Students only.

SALARY INFORMATION:

Student Assistants are paid as per the following:

• Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) – BC Minimum Wage
• One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) – BC Minimum Wage plus 8%
• With a post-secondary diploma or degree – BC Minimum Wage plus 21%