Are you passionate about fostering global connections and supporting students from around the world? Are you an organized, goal-oriented professional, looking for an opportunity to apply your expertise? If you answered yes to these questions, we may just have the opportunity for you!
Serving as a member of the International Education department, the Coordinator of International Education will coordinate various international student programs and initiatives, support daily department operations, and contribute to the growth of long-term VISA students by actively participating in various student recruitment efforts.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Extensive benefits; health, drug, vision, dental, and health care spending account
- Enrolment in an exceptional Pension Plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Staff Wellness resources
- Vacation days plus additional two-week paid Christmas break
- Inclusive, high performing culture
- Ongoing learning and career growth
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
- Assist the Administrator of International Education by coordinating various modes of follow-up communication with international agents following promotional meetings, agent conferences and recruitment events.
- Collaborate with elementary and secondary school staff to ensure support of long-term students, while also providing support to school staff when hosting a short-term group.
- Lead and develop innovative ideas and initiatives for the short-term integration program to establish our school district as a leader in the field.
- Supervise International Program Assistants and International Program English Instructors for short-term programs as directed by the Administrator of International Education.
- Coordinate visits from various stakeholders, such as international guests, agents, students and chaperones attending or interested in attending Niagara Catholic programs.
- Recommend and provide enhancements for student recruitment initiatives.
- Provide support with marketing strategies, which result in an increase of long-term VISA students and the continuity of short-term groups attending our program.
- Implement an international student club offering various activities, field trips and other opportunities for student engagement.
- Supervise daily operations of the International Education department by monitoring all student activities off-campus, including residence accommodation, Niagara Catholic school spaces and/or other secondary facilities utilized throughout the year.
- Provide oversight to Administrative Assistant and secretarial staff as needed.
- May be required to work or be on-call some evenings and weekends, especially while hosting short-term groups.
- May be required to travel to represent Niagara Catholic at relevant events.
- Must have access to reliable transportation at all times and be able to lift and transport educational materials between locations.
- May be called to perform other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU BRING:
- Completion of a university degree or college diploma. A degree in Education, Linguistics, TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language), Business, Commerce, Marketing, Recreational Studies and/or Events Planning diploma is preferred.
- Experience in K-12 sector is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to address large groups of students, agents and international educators.
- Exceptional time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to speak a second language (Spanish, French, Mandarin, other) considered an asset.
- Experience in international education sector considered an asset.
This is a part time, permanent position.
HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (25 hours per week). Some occasional after-hours work may be required.
LOCATION: International Education Office, St. John Catholic Continuing Education Centre, St. Catharines
We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
At Niagara Catholic, we are an equal opportunity employer that values and celebrates diversity with qualified staff who reflect the communities we serve. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
The Niagara Catholic District School Board is committed to accommodating the individual needs of job candidates within our recruitment processes, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted by the Niagara Catholic District School Board, please advise if you require an accommodation.
