Student Coordinator

We are currently hiring a Student Coordinator to start ASAP.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain regular communication with principals, school staff, international students, parents/agents, and any other related parties
• Provide on-going counselling, dispute resolution, and mediation for international students and homestay when needed
• Assist international students in an academic capacity
• Assist international students in adjusting to a Canadian lifestyle
• Assist international students and homestays in case of emergency
• Conduct school visits and parent-teacher interviews
• Provide in-person and/or over-the-phone interpretation for international students
• Assist with university applications
• Arrange for airport pick up and drop off service for international students
• Assist international students with university applications
• Provide international students assistance with Canadian study permits and student visa applications
• Update and maintain the Choice Homestay website
• Update and maintain the SCRM system
• Provide general administrative support to the General Manager
• Any other duties assigned by the General Manager from time to time

Benefits:

• Extended health benefits
• Gas allowance
• Annual Vacation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution
• High school diploma from a Canadian high school
• Able to work collaboratively and independently
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications
• Class 5 Driver’s License
• Reliable Vehicle
• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese
• Fluent in Cantonese Chinese is an asset

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should send a detailed resume and cover letter, quoting Student Coordinator, addressed to the attention of Camellia Chung. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is secured. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $40,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are encouraged to wear a mask and keep social distancing within the office. All staff are expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• BURNABY, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• Mandarin (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (preferred)

Work Location: One location