To provide effective recruiting and advising services to international (visa) students and Canadian students schooled outside of Canada on behalf of the University, with the goal of encouraging well-qualified students to seek admission to the University's undergraduate degree programs. In support of the International Student Initiative’s (ISI) enterprise-wide mandate to meet the Faculties’ international enrolment targets in undergraduate programs as well as in select other programs that have been identified as strategic initiatives for the University.
Advises students with international credentials concerning University admission criteria and specific program requirements for admission at both campuses, UBC Vancouver as well as UBC Okanagan. Plans and executes a wide range of recruiting and advising services in a variety of education, community, and professional settings.
Organizational Status
Within Global Recruitment team, the incumbent reports to the Manager, Global Recruitment on an operational basis and to the Director, Global Recruitment on an overall strategic basis. Works collaboratively with members of other ISI regional teams and ISI staff at both the UBC V as well as the UBC O campus. Works closely and collaboratively with academic advisors and other faculty or staff involved with international students in the Faculties and student service units to support the recruitment, advising, admission and transition to UBC of an increased number of international undergraduate students from the region assigned.
Work Perfomed
Recruiting and Advising Services
1. In consultation with the Manager and Director of Global Recruitment, provides help with planning, organizing, and conducting visits to secondary schools and colleges in the region assigned, to meet with counselors and advise prospective undergraduate students. May involve meeting with prospective visiting students or students intending to transfer to UBC from other post-secondary institutions. May involve carrying out research on new schools to target.
Plans and coordinates all aspects of preparation for overseas trips as assigned, to ensure activities are well-organized, efficient and cost-effective. Carries out all international recruiting and advising services in a professional manner.
2. Prepares and delivers effective presentations to groups large and small, proficiently using multi-media materials and other collateral to support public presentations. Plans and delivers effective group advising sessions in a variety of settings, focusing on studying at UBC in particular but may also present more generally about studying in Canada. Delivers presentations as scheduled for the eRecruitment team and participates in the planning and delivery of other On-Campus recruitment activities targeted to international students and their families or visiting secondary school counselors.
3. With overall guidance and direction from the Manager and Director, Global Recruitment, plans, organizes and conducts special events such as Applicant Information Sessions or other types of yield events virtually, overseas or on campus, as required. In regard to overseas activities, may liaise with consular or trade commissioners at Canadian Consulates or Embassies abroad. On-campus yield events may involve close collaboration with the domestic recruitment team at UBC.
4. Conducts appropriate follow-up with contacts made with prospective students and counselors during overseas visits. Evaluates the outcomes of various recruiting activities, preparing post-trip reports in a timely manner, and making recommendations for changes or improvements to the Manager and Director, Global Recruitment. Reports to the Manager and Director, Global Recruitment, on such matters as changes to countries’ educational systems, observations of market trends, competitors’ activities, and identifies emerging international education opportunities for UBC in the region visited.
5. Advises prospective international students, school counselors, and others on current academic program opportunities at the University, on admission requirements, prerequisite studies required for certain…
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