International Student Advisor
Student Services
Location: Lac La Biche Campus
Job number: 25-042
Position type: Full-time term until June 2028
Posting date: May 20, 2026
Salary: $4,828 to $6,262 per month
Closing date: We will begin reviewing resumes on May 28, 2026
ABOUT THE POSITION
Portage College has an exciting new opportunity for an International Student Advisor. The International Student Advisor reports to the Registrar and will be based out of our Lac La Biche campus. The International Student Advisor is responsible for applicant placement, funding management and follow up. This position ensures that all documentation related to the admission process, payment arrangements and are completed, entered and that consistency and fairness is followed with all applicants.
Responsibilities include:
- Implements all admissions timelines and tasks plans to maintain service level commitments to program areas.
- Provides information to prospective students on College Programs and what pre requisites are required.
- Interviews students to determine career goals
- Provides specific information about various funding programs (agencies) & determines student eligibility
- conducting academic assessments and review of transcripts/testing
- Coordinates with program coordinator
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Diploma in Business Administration, Community Social Work, or Human Services. Equivalencies may be considered.
- Minimum two years related experience. Experience working in a post-secondary setting is considered an asset.
- Successful candidate must hold or be willing to obtain a Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor license.
- Experience working with international students or in cross-cultural environments.
- Strong understanding of academic advising principles and higher education systems.
- Knowledge of immigration regulations related to international students.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong skills in organization, data entry and customer service
- Ability to work under strict deadlines and display keen problem-solving skills.
- Must be self-directed and able to prioritize workload with little or no supervision.
- Must be proficient with computers, especially MS Office.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Must hold a valid passport.
- Successful candidate will be required to provide a current police information check.
As an employee at the College, you will benefit from generous paid time off, participation in the College pension plan and have access to a strong professional development fund that allows employees to grow and develop professionally by taking college or university courses, or attending conferences or workshops.
HOW TO APPLY
Portage College is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society.
If you have the right qualifications, experience and motivation to do extraordinary things at Portage College, we would love to hear from you. Email your cover letter and resume to careers@portagecollege.ca. If you have any questions, call us at 780-623-5747.
Please note we do not accept third-party resume and cover letter submissions.
The College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.