Regional Director, International Educational Outreach & Recruitment

This company is
seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for international education to join a vibrant and fast-paced workplace at GlobaLinks Learning Abroad as a Regional Director. 

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad is an international education organization providing opportunities for study in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, Asia and Europe.  In its 20th year and having successfully sent more than 20,000 students abroad, the company is an application centre in Canada for 38 different Australian, New Zealand and UK universities and facilitates direct enrollment into Bachelors, Masters and Ph.D./Doctorate level degree programs.  The organization also offers semester and year abroad programs, summer short course programs, specialty academic semester and non-semester programs, custom faculty-led short courses, and internships.

The main office is located in Westminster, Colorado.

Position:  Regional Director

Location:  Vancouver, BC or Calgary or Edmonton, AB

Start Date: Open

Position Responsibilities:

The Regional Director position is part of the Marketing/University relations position and reports directly to the Director of Canadian Institutional Relations.  This position is responsible for the marketing of all programs to North American universities including both advisors and students within a particular geographic area.  Our Regional Directors act as primary contact for university career counsellors, college articulation advisors, and secondary school guidance counsellors as well as study abroad advisors/directors, with responsibility for quality service and support to all relationships; primary focus on development and expansion of existing, as well as new, partnerships in full degree and study abroad.

Specifically, this position requires an enthusiastic and experienced professional who will operate independently and proactively with counsellors, advisors, students and staff.   We encourage participation in the nationwide and local international education organizations like CBIE and CACEE.  The three person Canada team works collectively on development; supporting the organizational mission and developing new programs and opportunities.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

-          Bachelor’s Degree.  Masters Preferred

-          Previous experience studying, traveling, working or volunteering abroad

-          Prefer 2 years experience minimum within the field of international education as evidenced by involvement with other related organizations, presentations, or service to the community.

-          Strong recruiting skills and background

-          Strong written, oral communication skills and presentation skills

-          Demonstrated interpersonal skills

-          High level of integrity and dependability in a non-structured work environment

-          Commitment to an extensive travel schedule (approximately 40% annually with intensive travel throughout multi-province region in fall and spring in accordance with Canadian university, college and secondary school schedules).

-          Proficient computer skills are required, including knowledge of Microsoft Office package, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

-          Supervision and leadership skills

-          Administrative talent and expertise, multi-tasking approach

-          Self-starter and self-motivated

-          Ability to travel domestically & internationally

-          Flexibility

-          Deadline oriented

-          Sales background

-          Team player and team leader

Send a cover letter including salary requirements and resume to Chad DuMond at cdumond@globalinksabroad.org by the end of the day on Sunday, 31^st of July.

Additional Information:

• Competitive Salary based upon experience with benefits including short and long term disability, RRSP benefits, educational and wellness benefit opportunities, 15 days vacation per year, paid holidays.
• Please no phone calls about this position
• We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Posting: Manager, New Canadian and International Student Services at Mohawk College

JOB CLASSIFICATION:	Manager, New Canadian and International Student Services		POSTING DATE:	May 27, 2011
POSITION NO:			CLOSING DATE:	June 3, 2011
COMPETITION NO:			HOURS OF WORK:	Monday - Friday
RATE OF PAY:	Commensurate with qualifications and experience		CAMPUS:	Fennell
PAYBAND:	CAAT Band 10		STATUS:	Full Time
DEPARTMENT:	International Student Services		EFFECTIVE DATE:	June 15, 2011

JOB SUMMARY:

The Manager, New Canadian & International Student Services is accountable for the efficient operation of international student services and new Canadian student services through the provision of efficient, effective and high-quality services and support. These services will be provided to those international students who have already been accepted to Mohawk (through the IP&R department), and to immigrants who are potential students, registrants or current students of Mohawk. The incumbent will work with other members of the Student Services Division (SSD) team to ensure that services and academic supports are offered seamlessly. The incumbent will be conversant in all applicable policies and procedures within the College and all levels of government. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing advising and engagement activities with a special focus on the transition to the Canadian experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful applicant will have:

An Honours Degree or equivalent in such disciplines as Social Studies, International Political Sciences, Linguistics or a related field, and will be expected to be fully competent in:

·         Negotiation skills.

·         Conflict resolution skills.

·         Customer service focused software and Microsoft applications.

·         Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity.

·         Front-line management skills.

·         Knowledge of policy and regulations around international students and related immigration areas.

·         Experience in budget preparation would be beneficial.

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Socio-Cultural Competency Training (SCT) for Facilitators

Date: June 12-14, 2011
Fee: $1395 + HST
Registration Deadline: June 1, 2011
Instructors: Ishu Ishiyama, Cathy Lemmon

Course Description: Socio-cultural Competency Training (SCT), an evidence-based communication skills training approach, uses experiential learning to guide learners in the acquisition of micro-communication skills that are useful in their professional and personal lives. After completing the 3 day SCT training program, participants can adapt the SCT model in their own work by helping others learn the appropriate socio-cultural competencies in specific contexts of interaction and communication.

Who should take this course: The SCT model is applicable in a variety of settings. Trained facilitators can use it for group or individual learning, as well as improving their own communicative capability. End users who benefit from SCT may be international students, immigrants, foreign workers, new graduates, new employees, or any "cultural newcomer" to a specific context of communication and interaction.

  Register now

Learning through experience: developing international and regional research agendas for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

The Centre for Research in Lifelong Learning (CRLL) has great pleasure in inviting you to attend the 1^st in a series of International Symposium on Lifelong Learning ‘Learning through experience: developing international and regional research agendas for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)’.  It will take place from Thursday 23^rd June, 1pm to Friday 24^th June 2011, 2pm in Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland UK.

The event will provide a focus for RPL researchers, practitioner and policy-makers interested in the theme of informal and flexible learning.  The challenges of developing research relevant to both regional and international contexts and concerns will be addressed, with particular reference to the fields of RPL. This event will be organised in collaboration with the Prior Learning International Research Centre (PLIRC), Open Learning Division at Thomson Rivers University Canada and will host the launch of the first PLIRC publication Researching the Recognition of Prior Learning - eds Harris, Breier and Wihak, NIACE 2011 (forthcoming) with a drinks reception sponsored by National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE).

A keynote presentation by Dr Judy Harris, PLIRC will set the scene for discussions of an international research agenda for RPL.  These discussions will be informed by the presentation of papers by members of the international RPL community which will address key research issues, outcomes and questions from the perspective of different countries.  Group discussions will provide opportunities for delegates to engage directly in debate and questions that will help shape symposium outcomes and the emerging research agendas. A final summing up by Professor Tara Fenwick, ProPEL, School of Education, University of Stirling, acting as ‘Symposium Respondent’ will conclude the event. 

Please find attached further information outlining the programme, keynote abstract, parallel paper presentations and how to book your place.  Please note that the registration fee to attend this event is £150 with the option attend the book launch, drinks reception and conference dinner for an additional £30 (the conference dinner is now being held in Abode, Bath Street).

The Centre for Research in Lifelong Learning (CRLL) is a joint initiative between Glasgow Caledonian University and the University of Stirling.   This event is the first in a series of International Symposium organised by the Centre on global themes of lifelong learning. The aim of the series is to provide the Lifelong Learning community with opportunities to:

·      Network and hear from leading international experts across a range of lifelong learning issues

·      Shape the development of new and existing fields of knowledge, methods and practices

·      Engage in knowledge exchange through seminars, workshops and other forms of interactions

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Manager of Career Development and Community Based Learning - Huron University College

Huron University College, affiliated with the University of Western Ontario, seeks an experienced Manager for its portfolio of services related to international and local experiential learning and career development.  The successful applicant will develop and manage educational partnerships both internationally and locally, manage Huron’s exchange study programme and other initiatives to open up opportunities for study abroad, identify opportunities for strengthening Huron’s community-based experiential learning programmes through grant and proposal development, and support faculty members in development of experiential learning opportunities. Supervised by the Associate Dean, and working in the Academic Services Centre with colleagues in Academic Advising, the Writing Centre, and Cross Cultural Services, the successful candidate is also the supervisor for the Academic Services Assistant.  This position has extensive contact with students, faculty, staff, alumni and international and local community partners.  The contract will be for two years, with potential for renewal.

Qualifications include:

-          MA in a relevant discipline

-          Five years experience in related fields in a university, including experience in career counselling and international programming, planning and coordination of programs

-          Proven success and experience with student engagement, grant writing, and event coordination 

-          Ability to organize, to meet deadlines, and to work in group and individual settings

-          Excellent communication and presentation skills

-          Understanding of the major Arts and Social Science and Theology disciplines, and insight into university-level teaching and learning

-          Tact, courtesy, diplomacy, patience, creativity, and problem-solving abilities

Applicants should send a cover letter, a résumé describing relevant experience, and the names of three references to Dr. Mark Blagrave, Dean of Arts and Social Science, Huron University College, 1349 Western Road, London, ON, N6G 1H3 (mblagrav@huron.uwo.ca). Please visit http://www.huronuc.ca/ for more information about Huron University College.

Review of applications will begin on Friday May 20^th 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.  Huron University College is committed to the highest standards of equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, members of minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.  Huron values its place in an interconnected world and desires to create a diverse and equitable employment and educational environment that recognizes the inherent worth and dignity of every person.

Maxine Dubuc

Manager, Community-Based Learning & Career Development

Huron University College

1349 Western Road

London, ON  N6G 1H3

P:  (519) 438-7224, ext. 220

E:  mdubuc2@huron.uwo.ca

F:  519-438-4338