Student Assistant, KPU International
SUMMARY:
The Student Assistant will act as a Peer Mentor and is responsible for orienting new students to KPU by reaching out to new students, connecting with them online and in person, answering questions about navigating KPU, and creating social connections for students to increase retention and success of new students. Peer Mentors work on a caseload bases, whereby they are assigned a cohort of students, who they support throughout the students’ first year.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
Weekly check in emails to all students within their caseload
Referral to peer tutors, advisors, counsellors, and other KPU support people
Responding to student inquiries
Weekly online office hours for consistent conversations with students
Hosting monthly social hours
Support for academic resources, such as English conversation/writing practice, explaining the post-secondary learning environment, and connecting students with the appropriate learning supports
Reporting problematic behaviours or ongoing learning issues to their supervisor
Provide bi-weekly updates to their supervisor on the number of contacts they have with students and the types of questions/supports needed
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum KPU CPGA of 2.5 and in good academic standing
Completed a minimum of 2 semesters at KPU and at least 18 credits
Preference given to students with experience in one or more of the following areas:
Orientation leader
International student life volunteer
Learning Centre peer tutor
FSO campus ambassador
Global Buddy Mentor
This position is reserved for KPU Students only.
SALARY INFORMATION:
Student Assistants are paid as per the following:
Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) – BC Minimum Wage
One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) – BC Minimum Wage plus 8%
With a post-secondary diploma or degree – BC Minimum Wage plus 21%
