Assistant Manager - International Student Program (ISP) Homestay
Assistant Manager - International Student Program (ISP) Homestay
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SchoolDistrict No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) respectfully acknowledges that our schoolsreside on the traditional lands of the Secwpemc Nation who have been stewardsof this land since time immemorial.
Located inthe stunning surroundings of BCs interior the Kamloops-Thompson SchoolDistrict serves approximately 16000 students including 2700 students ofIndigenous ancestry in 49 schools. Our District is dedicated to creating asafe caring and healthy learning and working environment that is inclusive ofthe diversity of their entire learning community. With an annual budget ofapproximately $251 million and nearly 3000 employees our District offers avariety of enhancement programs including: French Immersion InternationalBaccalaureate Montessori sports academies trades programs a K-12 fine artsschool and an elementary science and technology school across 35 elementaryschools 10 secondary schools one Kindergarten-to-Grade 12 school onealternate education program one continuing education program and one ProvincialOnline Learning school.
SchoolDistrict No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) is located on the territory of theSecwpemc Nation and serves seven local bands and the Mtis Nation in a largegeographical area. The District extends to Pinantan Lake Heffley Creek SunPeaks Barriere Clearwater Vavenby and Blue River to the north Logan Laketo the south Savona to the west and Chase and Westwold to the east.
For moreinformation about our school district please visit .
The Opportunity ASSISTANTMANAGER INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM (ISP) HOMESTAY
Applicationsare invited for the position of Assistant Manager of International StudentProgram (ISP) Homestay for School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson). This is a part-time exempt position startingat $40 000 per year. The position istwenty hours per week as determined by the District Principal InternationalStudent Program and the Homestay Manager and will include some evening andweekend work. The International StudentProgram (ISP) Homestay Assistant Manager will work closely with the ISP teamunder the direction of the District Principal International Education toeffectively work with the ISP Homestay Manager to manage the operationalcomponents of the International Student Homestay Program.
Responsibilities
Promotingthe Homestay Program and the value of International Student Programs in thecommunity
Overseeingand working with the School District No. 73 Communications Department for therecruitment of prospective homestay families through a variety of methods
Workingwith the Homestay Manager to design maintain and revise homestay familyapplication and selection processes contracts/agreements a homestay familyhandbook records student handbook student placement processes and homestayprofiles to meet program district and governmental needs and requirements andto reduce and mitigate risk
Supportingthe vetting and selection process for homestays (including reviewingapplications facilitating Criminal Record Checks home visits and collectingother relevant information)
Assistingwith making homestay placements for all programming
Maintainingthe homestay component of the True North database
Providingregular communication to homestay families through the True North database
Providepresentations to students (one-on-one or as part of an orientation) on how tobe successful in a homestay environment
Ensurethat students have the proper documentation and permission when travellingoutside the Kamloops area
Trackingarrival and departure information of students and meeting them with theirhomestay families at the airport upon arrival
Providingorientation to new families and ongoing in-service training and education forreturning homestay families
Providinghomestay profiles in a timely manner to agents for their incoming students
Supporthomestay families and students with the coordination of medical plans andassist in hospital visits including medical claims
Attendingmeetings as requested by the District Principal International Student Program
Problem-solvingstudent and homestay related issues as they arise
Providepick-up/drop off support for emergency homestay moves
Availabilityfor evening and weekend on-call duties including at times monitoring theemergency phone
Performall related duties as assigned by the District Principal InternationalEducation Assistant Superintendent responsible for International Education andthe ISP Homestay Manager
Qualifications
Postsecondary degree certificate or equivalent combination of education andexperience
Experienceworking in a homestay service or program
Experiencein marketing
Experienceworking with international students and demonstrated cross culturalunderstanding and sensitivity
Highlyeffective interpersonal and professional communication skills both written andverbal
Demonstratedorganizational and management skills including the ability to meet deadlines
Abilityto work independently and as a member of a diverse team
Excellentleadership skills using tact and good judgement especially when faced withstressful situations
Abilityto use standard office equipment proficiency with MS Office database programsand administrative software
Fluencyin spoken and written English
Avalid BC drivers license business use insurance and a safe driving record
Abilityto work extended hours weekends and evenings as required
Compensation
The salary forthis position is $40000 plus an excellent comprehensive benefits package.
ToApply
To applyplease send your cover letter resume and contact information for threeprofessional references in a single PDF to . By submitting your three professional references you agree that allreferences will be received in confidence and therefore will not be sharedwith you except in summary form with no reference to the party supplying theinformation.
This postingwill remain open until 12:00 pm on September 2 2025.
The Districtappreciates the interest of all applicants however only those selected for aninterview will be contacted.
School District No. 73 is anequal opportunity employer. All applications are considered on the basis oftheir suitability for the position(s) regardless of the gender age sexualorientation religion racial origin marital status and/or disabilities of theprospective candidate.
Ifreasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the jobapplication or interview process to perform the essential functions of theposition and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employmentplease contact Associate Superintendent John Wiedrick ( ).
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Part-Time
