International Student Success Ambassador
Student Success Mentor Lead
Affiliation: Work Study - LEAP
Department/Unit: Global & Community Engagement Unit
Eligibility: You must be eligible for work-study or international work-study to work within the Faculty of LA&PS. Please review the eligibility requirements for domestic students and international students to verify your status.
Education: Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate York student.
Number of Positions Available: 1 Summer and 1 Fall/Winter term position.
Type of Position: Paid
Rate of Pay: $20.00 per hour
Employment Term: Summer: May 4- August 28, 2026; Fall/Winter: September 7, 2026- April 24, 2027
Total Weekly Hours of Work: Summer term= up to 12 hours per week. Fall/Winter term = up to 12 hours per week.
Purpose:
Working closely with the International Student Success & Engagement Coordinator and Manager of Global & Community Engagement, to support the planning and facilitation of programming for our international students at LA&PS.
Duties:
- Provide peer support by identifying student needs and make informed referrals to financial, academic, career and health resources on campus.
- Promote awareness and assist students with obtaining information about available programs and services at LA&PS and York as a whole.
- Share experiences, guidance and information through mentorship conversations and responding to questions and concerns by email and/or in person.
- Facilitate group sessions to disseminate information via presentations and workshops.
- Act as an ambassador and role model by helping students navigate York University’s processes and procedures.
- Assist with planning and implementing program initiatives, activities and campus events.
- Develop website and social media content to creatively collaborate with students to share ideas, provide information and promote events.
- Collaborate with campus partners to develop and promote our mentorship program.
- Assist with collecting and documenting program data, evaluations and outcomes.
- Assist with drafting reports, conducting research and developing resources for international students.
- Assist with special projects and administrative duties.
- Attend and participate in team meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills:
- Ability to communicate with others to explain and share information.
- Ability to collaborate and work with others to complete a shared goal.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships.
- Ability to provide insight and suggestions to support individuals in making informed decisions.
- Ability to understand and relate to others.
- Ability to plan social activities, programs and events that contribute to an engaged community.
- Ability to foster a shared sense of community.
Qualifications:
- Experience working with English as a Foreign Language learners or knowledge of international student needs.
- Demonstrated skills in event planning, facilitation and management considered an asset.
- Past experience with peer mentorship or student supports considered an asset.