Job: Socio-Cultural Coordinator – ELI (Canada)
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Positions: Socio-Cultural Coordinator
Posted by: ELI
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Contract: Full-Time
The ELI seeks to provide language instruction, introduce Canadian culture, and encourage intercultural understanding and interaction among students from different countries. The Coordinator researches, develops and implements an overall plan to complement the formal instructional component of the program through a wide range of out of class activities and the creation of an appropriate environment in the ELI building. This position is responsible for the planning, direction, leadership, supervision and evaluation of every facet of the Socio-Cultural area. The Coordinator is responsible for hiring UBC students as Cultural Assistants and otherwise promotes the interaction of our students with UBC students. Reports to the Managing Director, manages 1 Head Cultural Assistant, 1 Program Assistant and a team of 15 to 25 cultural and student assistants.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Responsibilities
- Researches, plans, implements, manages and evaluates all socio-cultural activities and events.
- Oversees program expenses/budgets and informs Administrative Director of any large variances.
- Consults with Directors, Coordinators and Head Teachers to design socio-cultural programs for each ELI program.
- Ensures activities are appropriate for international student’s language levels.
- Recruits, trains, supervises, evaluates, and mentor/coach Socio-Cultural staff.
- Develops and implements a training program for cultural assistants.
- Communicates and implements ELI objectives, standards, policies and procedures.
- Develop and communicate socio-cultural program goals to staff, ELI Executive and other stakeholders.
- Reviews and revises policies and procedures, explaining policies and procedures to staff and students .
- Develops & updates handbooks and guidelines for cultural program staff as required.
- Recommends rules and procedures for the encouragement/requirement of the use of English by English language students on the ELI premises and at all ELI events.
- Ensure students’ understanding of their Health Insurance coverage in BC. Liases with other UBC iMED stakeholders and other ELI program/department coordinators to implement health insurance policy.
- Creates socio-cultural content for ELI marketing and social media.
- Develops a system to ensure that all payments are received, recorded and deposited; determines refunds and/or authorizes changes to activity selection, if necessary.
- Liaises between students and cultural assistants, instructors and program coordinators.
- Liaises extensively with businesses and tourist attractions in B.C. and UBC Faculties, departments, International Student Centre, UBC clubs, etc., to research, develop and implement new Socio-Cultural programs.
- Represents Socio-Cultural Programs Office and the ELI at meetings and functions, both on and off campus.
- Represents the ELI locally, nationally and internationally as required.
- Other duties as required.
Supervision Received: Works independently in carrying out all areas of responsibility. Receives general guidance, from the Administrative Director. Keeps ELI Executive well informed to ensure direction of work is within Division and Institute objectives. Work is evaluated on quality and effectiveness of results.
Supervision Given
- Manages Head Cultural Assistant, Program Assistant and a team of 20-30 Socio-Cultural and Student Assistants.
- Consequence of Error/Judgement
- High quality performance at the supervisory level is essential to daily operations and the Institute’s public relations. Impact of poor performance would be serious consequences with regard to client groups and would result in loss of revenues.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
- Minimum of two years experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Master’s degree in Intercultural Communication preferred, plus two years’ related experience with increasing responsibilities in the areas of administration, supervision, project management, tourism and event coordination.
- The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter.
- Must have direct experience working with both international and local students.
- Must have experience successfully planning and promoting student activities.
- Previous experience in budgeting, planning, managing, participating in and evaluating multiple events, projects and programs.
- Fundraising experience including experience working with and motivating volunteers preferred.
- Must have demonstrated supervisory skills and proven ability to motivate others.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, time management, and organization skills required.
- Must be comfortable and experienced speaking to and even performing (informally) before large groups.
- Must have proven leadership and team building skills.
- Must be diplomatic, tactful and able to exercise good judgment.
- Must have a sense of humor and the ability to develop a rapport with students, especially international students.
- Must be committed to quality, excellence, and professionalism.
- Must have a demonstrated interest in and sensitivity to the needs of ESL students coming from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours including many evenings and weekends.
- A Class 5 driver’s license and a first aid certificate are required. Access to a vehicle preferred.
- Must be computer literate and familiar with Word for Windows, Excel, databases, and email.
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