Swenam Corporation Looking for International Recruitment and Health Sciences Admission Director at Burnaby, BC Full Time

Company description

Swenam is an Educational Canadian Corporation based in the province of British Columbia in Canada. We have been providing the best educational and consultation services to students at universities, colleges and schools. Swenam helps prepare students all over the world to come and study in Canada.

Job description
International Recruitment and Health Sciences Admission Director (Post-Secondary Education)

Job Details:

Salary: CAD $47 per hour for 35 hours per week.

Term: One year with the possibility of extension for another year.

Expected Start date: July 1, 2022 or earlier

NOTE: Applications will be reviewed once received

Reference ID: 0039BD2021

Application deadline: Open until position is filled

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Health Benefits: Healthcare plan

Financial benefits: Bonus, Commission

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of International Recruitment and Health Sciences Admission recruits prospective international and internationally educated students who wants to pursue health science degree in Canadian and American institutions. The Director informs, encourages, and advises prospective international students. The Director also works with government bodies, other institutions, other departments, and agencies to support the ongoing recruitment and advising of students.

With the increased number of international students coming from gulf countries intending to study Health Science programs in Canada, and with the current great expansion the Swenam organization is experiencing in this region, the management team has decided to establish a whole division in Swenam’s admission department. This newly established division will solely focus on students coming from this region and their needs to better serve the mission of our organization. Therefor, we will be looking for an enthusiastic individual with great health science background and management skills to lead that division and train staff in it. This individual must be familiar with the countries in the aforementioned region, in terms of culture awareness, culture sensitivities, religious beliefs, educational systems, schools, and traditions, to facilitate the communication and therefore the recruitment efforts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivering – high quality and engaging Health Science programs experience that facilitate student outcomes and satisfaction
• Provides access to Swenam’s leading services, content & curricula that support these programs
• Serve as the “project manager” for the student journey
• Participate in the recruitment, admission, registration, and enrolment of international students.
• Establish and maintain personal direct contact with prospective international students from initial contact through to the point of enrolment.
• Determine the student’s academic needs and make appropriate recommendations to maximize their chances of reaching their personal goals
• Educate, strategize, and present effective strategies to students in college/university admission, academic planning, and career planning
• Develop positive relationships with students on an ongoing basis and mentor students on a regular weekly basis
• Ability to travel to Gulf region and connect and develop relationships with schools, communities, and other business organizations to facilitate student recruitments
• Maintain prospective international student records in the Swenam database.
• Provide application, admission, and course selection assistance to incoming international students.
• Build relationships with key influencers in the local international community
• Be the student’s and parent’s consistent point of contact throughout the program once their Swenam Service Agreement has begun
• To assist in the actions steps of student’s plan as directed by their Swenam Team (strategists, tutors, and consultants)
• Work with organizations in the gulf region to establish Swenam Organization as a viable destination for international students
• Develop and implement all procedures related to agents who work on behalf of Swenam’s for recruitment purposes, including:
• Selection of Sub-Agents to represent Swenam
• Hire, train, and update agency staff
• Participate in joint recruiting activities
• Provide ongoing support to agency staff
• Review of agencies to measure their effectiveness and fit for Swenam’s
• Review and process forms for commission payments to agents
• Keep country-specific admission policies current through ongoing research
• Remain up to date on all areas that affect international students including but not limited to government regulations, cultural sensitivities and cultural awareness
• Maintain and develop content on international student’s web page
• Liaise with all departments that work closely with international students, educating individuals as required
• Conduct information sessions for prospective and current students on issues relating to their immigration status as international students in Canada, with the help of our collaborating immigration lawyers and immigration department.
• Represent The Swenam Organization on relevant external committees and with government agencies responsible for the international student portfolio
• Travel may be required, either within Canada or internationally
• Support the overall work of the Swenam Admissions Department
• Successfully lead the Swenam Health Science Division for Students coming from Gulf countries.
• Help train new staff joining the division on regular basis.
• Help internationally trained doctors, dentists, and nurses with their practice licence acquiring processes, before and after arriving to Canada, and design training programs that will help speed up the integration process in the Canadian Healthcare system.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, preferably in Medicine or Dentistry or veterinary medicine or optometry or equivalent experience.
• Being an international trained medical or dental doctor is an asset.
• Being aware of the federal Canadian regulatory requirements for internationally trained doctors, dentist and nurses to practice their profession in Canada, is an asset.
• Good experience, at least theoretically, with healthcare management skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Cross cultural experience is required
• Must be familiar with the gulf region culture sensitivities, beliefs and educational systems.
• Previous experience in international recruitment is an asset, but not required since training will be provided.
• Strong interpersonal relationship and crisis management skills
• Good organizational skills
• Must be familiar with the Healthcare System in the Gulf region.
• Must have healthcare management skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to travel internationally
• Professionalism, Time and Stress Management, Confidence, Positive attitude (patience, empathy).
• Willingness to learn and go the extra mile
• The person must be bilingual (English and Arabic)

Equity and diversity are essential to the excellence and success in any field. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Canadians and Permanent Residents of Canada will be given priority.

Please indicate your legal status to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants, but please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

We will be reviewing applications as we receive it.

Position is open until filled

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the Position Requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as outlined in the Job Description.

A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

HOW TO APPLY:

By Email

Your application should be a consolidated PDF file (only) includes updated CV and a Cover Letter. Your PDF file must be saved in the following format: first name-last name-0039BD2021. Please use the subject line: ” 0039BD2021”.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: $47.00 per hour

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Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)