Part time International Homestay Coordinator (West Corridor)

The Livingstone Range School Division invites applications for a part-time International Homestay Coordinator. This position will be one of a team who focuses on supporting and advising students, schools and host families to monitor and support while enrolled in LRSD schools. This position services the communities of the Crowsnest Pass, Pincher Creek, Lundbreck and includes accommodation support, as well as support for promotional and special events and programs.

Assisting in ensuring all students and host families have a successful LRSD experience is an essential part of the position as is crisis management. Liaising with multiple stakeholders will be required including school, homestays, other personnel in the Student International Program.

The successful applicant will work to deliver exceptional services to our international students, homestay families, local schools and community.

Responsibilities will cover a wide range of duties requiring professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills to effectively engage and work with a variety of stakeholders.

Duties And Responsibilities Include

- Assisting in the recruitment, vetting, and placement of homestays
- Assisting in the ongoing evaluations of homestays to ensure they are meeting program standards and students' needs/expectations
- Participating in the orientation of new homestay families and students
- Generating regular communication to homestay families
- Assisting in problem-solving student and homestay related issues
- Maintaining and managing student and host family information




- Liaising with schools and parents on student progress
- Promoting the homestay program in the community

Successful Applicant Will Possess

- An ability to navigate a flexible work schedule including weekends as required
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- An ability to develop effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- An ability to effectively resolve conflict
- An ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise sound judgment and discretion
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, including meeting deadlines and the ability to work under pressure in a wide variety of assignments
- Excellent leadership skills
- An ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- A valid Alberta driver's license and safe driving record and access to a personal vehicle

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those who will be interviewed will be contacted. For further information please contact Jeff Perry at (phone hidden). Candidates are requested to apply online at through applytoeducation.com. This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Further documentation may be requested at a later date. By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the LRSD HR Department can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.

Mr.

Richard

Feller, Deputy Superintendent

Livingstone Range School Division

P.O. Box 1810

Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0

📌 Part-Time International Homestay Coordinator (West Cooridor) (Macleod)
🏢 Livingstone Range School Division No. 68
📍 Macleod