International Engagement Assistant

In order to ensure your application is received by NAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our Careers site at www.nait.ca/careers

Please Note: This is a casual opportunity ending on or before one year from hired date with the possibility of extension.

The hours vary:

June 2025 to August 2025: 35 hours per week

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

May occasionally include evenings and weekends.

Sept 2025 to May 2026: 15 to 18 hours

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

May occasionally include evenings and weekends.

NAIT's Promise to Students includes the provision of a positive student experience that encompasses students' mental, emotional, and physical well-being and defines success broadly. We prepare students to succeed in meaningful careers, find employment in their chosen field and have the skills necessary to have an immediate impact. As part of the International and Intercultural Community Centre (IICC), the International Engagement Assistant supports student learning and development by creating a friendly, safe, and healthy community for international and newcomer students. Reporting to the International Engagement Coordinator, the International Engagement Assistant supports International Students in their journey of cultural transition to Canada and NAIT.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow the required timeline to provide administrative support and assist in organizing and delivering events/programs to foster a positive student community.

• Assist with recruitment, training, communication, briefing, and service hour tracking of the IICC volunteers.

• Facilitate low-complexity student events and student meetings.

• Perform data entries that support the International Engagement portfolio.

• Develop and distribute event promotion graphics and materials.

• Support the implementation of social media plan for international community engagement; this includes creating social media posts, stories, and video takeovers to drive engagement.

• Connect students to different services at NAIT when appropriate.

• Support front desk coverage at the IICC as needed. Duties and tasks during front desk coverage may include answering and triaging inquiries, directing students to different service areas, tracking inquiries, and performing other front desk tasks as needed.

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience in student community events and program planning and support.

• Demonstrated strong student leadership, organizational skills, time management skills, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrated NAIT campus involvement and understanding of international student experience and needs.

• Demonstrated intercultural understanding and awareness.

• 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 and digitally on social media.

• Ability to facilitate low-complexity student conversations and events.

• A good understanding of the various student services at NAIT is an asset.

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12.

• Some related experience.

• Currently enrolled at NAIT as a student and will be enrolled in the Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 semesters: be in good academic standing.

• Equivalences may be considered.

Your job application should include:

• Resume

• A cover letter that explains why you are interested in this position and what skills and experience you have can make you a great fit for this role

• A copy of your unofficial transcript (self-download PDF from MyNAIT Portal)

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

Remuneration: $19.02 - $24.74 per hour, plus 12% in lieu of statutory holidays and vacation accrual. (Classification - Administrative Support lI).

This casual opportunity is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.

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

About NAIT

We are proud to have been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for 14 consecutive years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT's culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering an environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any accommodations, please connect with us at careers@nait.ca.

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