International Student Immigration Advisor

Union/Affiliation: Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA) Pay range: $79,884 to $95,287 annually SFU Department Descr: Student Services - International Student Services Position Grade: 9 # of openings: 1 Biweekly Hours: 72

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

International Services for Students provides holistic programs and services to support the international, newcomer and refugee student experience at SFU and manages the University's Study Abroad Programs (formal exchange, study abroad, faculty-led field schools) with over 130 partners around the globe to facilitate transformative international and intercultural learning opportunities for SFU students.

About the Role

The International Student Immigration Advisor oversees the on-going development and implementation of University-wide immigration-related policies, procedures and retention-focused services that are aligned with the University’s strategic international enrollment management plans, while ensuring the University’s compliance with immigration law and related government agencies. The role provides counsel to the University community on the interpretation of the Immigration Act and its regulations pertaining to the recruitment and retention of international undergraduate, graduate, visiting research and exchange students.

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