International Student Advisor

Uniglobal Technologies; Lincoln; Remote; NZD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Lincoln University is seeking an International Student Advisor to support international students in their university experience on the Lincoln Campus. The role involves pastoral care, guidance, advocacy, wellbeing support and emergency assistance as needed, with a focus on smooth transition to life and study in New Zealand.

The position is permanent, part-time (22.5 hours per week) and based at the Lincoln Campus, requiring close collaboration with students, families, academic staff and support

Qualifications

• Pastoral care experience or training.
• Experience supporting international students is beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care and wellbeing support to international students.
• Assist with orientation, pre-departure and engagement initiatives for international students.
• Monitor student wellbeing, engagement and academic progress; intervene early when needed.
• Connect students with university and community services and resources.
• Prepare communications and resources to enhance the international student experience.

Skills

Pastoral care

Student wellbeing support

Guidance & advocacy

Communication with students/families

Job description

New Zealand — International Student Market

The International Student Advisor supports international students to have a positive, successful university experience at Lincoln University. The role provides pastoral care, guidance, advocacy, wellbeing support, and emergency assistance when needed. Key responsibilities include helping students transition to life and study in New Zealand, developing and delivering orientation, pre-departure and engagement initiatives, monitoring wellbeing, engagement and academic progress, providing early intervention support, connecting students with university and community services, and developing resources and communications to enhance the international student experience. The role works closely with students, families, academic staff and support services, and supports the University’s obligations under the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021. This is a permanent part-time position based at the Lincoln Campus, working 22.5 hours per week.