{"id":39482,"date":"2016-03-17T10:41:00","date_gmt":"2016-03-17T14:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=39482"},"modified":"2016-03-17T10:41:29","modified_gmt":"2016-03-17T14:41:29","slug":"job-socio-cultural-coordinator-eli-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2016\/03\/17\/job-socio-cultural-coordinator-eli-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Socio-Cultural Coordinator &#8211; ELI (Canada)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><em>Posted by\u00a0<strong>Sydney Sparrow<\/strong>,\u00a0curriculum and\u00a0content developer for a\u00a0real estate school<\/em><em>\u00a0based in Virginia.\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/groups.google.com\/forum\/?hl=en&amp;fromgroups#%21forum\/jetwitjobs\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a><\/span>\u00a0to join\u00a0the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/groups.google.com\/forum\/?hl=en&amp;fromgroups#%21forum\/jetwitjobs\" target=\"_blank\">JETwit Jobs Google Group<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and receive job listings\u00a0even sooner\u00a0by email.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><em><b style=\"color: #000000\">P<\/b><b style=\"color: #000000\">ositions:<\/b>\u00a0Socio-Cultural Coordinator<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"><em><strong style=\"color: #000000\">Posted by:<\/strong>\u00a0ELI<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"><em><strong style=\"color: #000000\">Locati<\/strong><strong style=\"color: #000000\">on:<\/strong>\u00a0Vancouver, Canada<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"><em><strong style=\"color: #000000\">Contract: <\/strong>Full-Time<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">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.\u00a0Reports to the Managing Director, manages 1 Head Cultural Assistant, 1 Program Assistant and a team of 15 to 25 cultural and student assistants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Researches, plans, implements, manages and evaluates all socio-cultural activities and events.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Oversees program expenses\/budgets and informs Administrative Director of any large variances.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Consults with Directors, Coordinators and Head Teachers to design socio-cultural programs for each ELI program.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Ensures activities are appropriate for international student&#8217;s language levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Recruits, trains, supervises, evaluates, and mentor\/coach Socio-Cultural staff.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Develops and implements a training program for cultural assistants.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Communicates and implements ELI objectives, standards, policies and procedures.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Develop and communicate socio-cultural program goals to staff, ELI Executive and other stakeholders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Reviews and revises policies and procedures, explaining policies and procedures to staff and students .\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Develops &amp; updates handbooks and guidelines for cultural program staff as required.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">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.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Ensure students&#8217; 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Creates socio-cultural content for ELI marketing and social media.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Develops a system to ensure that all payments are received, recorded and deposited; determines refunds and\/or authorizes changes to activity selection, if necessary.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Liaises between students and cultural assistants, instructors and program coordinators.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">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.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Represents Socio-Cultural Programs Office and the ELI at meetings and functions, both on and off campus.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Represents the ELI locally, nationally and internationally as required.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Other duties as required.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Supervision Received:<\/strong>\u00a0Works 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Supervision Given<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Manages Head Cultural Assistant, Program Assistant and a team of 20-30 Socio-Cultural and Student Assistants.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Consequence of Error\/Judgement<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">High quality performance at the supervisory level is essential to daily operations and the Institute&#8217;s public relations. Impact of poor performance would be serious consequences with regard to client groups and would result in loss of revenues.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Minimum of two years experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Master&#8217;s degree in Intercultural Communication preferred, plus two years&#8217; related experience with increasing responsibilities in the areas of administration, supervision, project management, tourism and event coordination. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Must have direct experience working with both international and local students. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Must have experience successfully planning and promoting student activities. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Previous experience in budgeting, planning, managing, participating in and evaluating multiple events, projects and programs. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Fundraising experience including experience working with and motivating volunteers preferred. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Must have demonstrated supervisory skills and proven ability to motivate others.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"> Excellent communication, interpersonal, time management, and organization skills required. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Must be comfortable and experienced speaking to and even performing (informally) before large groups. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Must have proven leadership and team building skills. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Must be diplomatic, tactful and able to exercise good judgment. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Must have a sense of humor and the ability to develop a rapport with students, especially international students. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Must be committed to quality, excellence, and professionalism. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Must have a demonstrated interest in and sensitivity to the needs of ESL students coming from diverse backgrounds and cultures. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Must be willing to work flexible hours including many evenings and weekends. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">A Class 5 driver&#8217;s license and a first aid certificate are required. Access to a vehicle preferred. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Must be computer literate and familiar with Word for Windows, Excel, databases, and email.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Apply here:<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/mycareers.adm.ubc.ca\/psc\/erecruit\/EMPLOYEE\/HRMS\/c\/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?&amp;Page=UBC_CE_JOB_DTL&amp;Action=A&amp;PostingSeq=1&amp;JobOpeningId=22934\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/mycareers.adm.ubc.ca\/psc\/erecruit\/EMPLOYEE\/HRMS\/c\/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?&amp;Page=UBC_CE_JOB_DTL&amp;Action=A&amp;PostingSeq=1&amp;JobOpeningId=22934<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Posted by\u00a0Sydney Sparrow,\u00a0curriculum and\u00a0content developer for a\u00a0real estate school\u00a0based in Virginia.\u00a0Click here\u00a0to join\u00a0the\u00a0JETwit Jobs Google Group\u00a0and receive job listings\u00a0even sooner\u00a0by email. Positions:\u00a0Socio-Cultural Coordinator Posted by:\u00a0ELI Location:\u00a0Vancouver, 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. 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