Job Description

The Opportunity

SD73 is seeking applications from innovative and visionary managers who have a passion for building partnerships, fostering equity, engaging with international students and their families and driving large organizations toward their goals.


Guided by the Districts vision, and mission, the Manager of International Student Program (ISP) Homestay will work closely with the ISP team, under the direction of the District Principal International Education and the Assistant Superintendent responsible for International Education to effectively manage the operational components of the International Student Homestay Program.


The Manager of International Student Program (ISP) will have specific responsibilities in the areas of promotion and marketing, records and file management, communication with many stakeholders and leadership experience with larger projects.


As a member of the Districts leadership team, you are a visionary leader that values equity, collaboration and professionalism. You rely upon your extensive knowledge of international student programs to achieve positive outcomes for an organization you are passionate about. As a dynamic, high-energy leader, you offer excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

The Board of Education

The key focus for the Kamloops-Thompson Board of Education is improving student achievement. The Board plays an essential role in the public education system by addressing the interests of students through local decision-making with an engaged community.


As locally elected representatives, the nine Board of Education trustees represent the Kamloops-Thompson communities particular strengths, challenges and demands. They engage with communities in building and maintaining their local school system to reflect local priorities, values and expectations.


The Board shares a co-governance relationship with the provincial government through the Ministry of Education and Child Care. The BC School Trustees Association supports the Board in this relationship.

School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson)

Located in the stunning surroundings of BCs interior, the Kamloops-Thompson School District is a diverse and growing environment committed to great local education through our 5-Year Strategic Plan, Indigenous Enhancement Agreement, Capital Plan, and Long-Range Facilities Report. The District has a Local Education Agreement with each of the local First Nations.


SD73 is dedicated to creating a safe, caring, and healthy learning and working environment that is inclusive of the diversity of their entire learning community. Embedded in SD73s framework is the directive to provide ongoing and meaningful learning opportunities for all students, staff and community groups, with continuous improvement of instruction and assessment to reflect traditional learning practices and provide an opportunity for strong revitalization of language and culture for students from all backgrounds. With a strong commitment to its Indigenous learners, SD73 sees decolonization and the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action as parts of its core mission.


Serving approximately 16,000 students, 2,700 students of Indigenous ancestry, in 48 schools, our District offers a variety of enhancement programs, including: French immersion, International Baccalaureate, sports academies, trades programs, a K-12 fine arts school, Montessori, and an elementary science and technology school. School District No. 73 is located on the territory of the Secwepemc Nation and serves 7 local bands and the Metis Nation in a large geographical area.


Our District covers more than 27,000 kilometres and busses about 4,000 students more than 9,000 kilometres every day. We have 34 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, one Kindergarten-to-Grade 12 school, one alternate education program and one distance education school. We employ nearly 3,000 people and have an annual budget of approximately $200 million.

The Region

Situated on the traditional, unceded territory of the Secwepemc people, the centre of our District is the city of Kamloops, which has a population of more than 97,000 people. The District extends to Pinantan Lake, Heffley Creek, Sun Peaks, Barriere, Clearwater, Vavenby and Blue River to the north, Logan Lake to the south, Savona to the west and Chase and Westwold to the east.

Position Responsibilities

Promoting the Homestay Program and the value of International Student Programs in the community Overseeing and working with the School District No. 73 Communications Department for the recruitment of prospective homestay families through a variety of methods Working with the District Principal to maintain, and revise homestay family application and selection processes, contracts/agreements, a homestay family handbook, records, student handbook, student placement processes and homestay profiles to meet program, district, and governmental needs and requirements and to reduce and mitigate risk Coordinating and managing the vetting and selection process for homestays (including reviewing applications, facilitating Criminal Record Checks, home visits and collecting other relevant information) Making homestay placements for short term, semester, full year and summer students Maintaining the homestay component of the True North database Providing regular communication to homestay families through the True North database Provide presentations to students (one-on-one or as part of an orientation) on how to be successful in a homestay environment Ensure that students have the proper documentation and permission when travelling outside the Kamloops area Tracking arrival and departure information of students and meeting them with their homestay families at the airport upon arrival Providing orientation to new families and ongoing in-service training and education for returning homestay families Providing homestay profiles, in a timely manner, to agents for their incoming students Support homestay families and students with the coordination of medical plans and assist in hospital visits, including medical claims Providing written reports to the District Principal International Student Program as requested Attending meetings as requested by the District Principal International Student Program Problem-solving student and homestay related issues as they arise Provide pick-up/drop off support for emergency homestay moves Availability for evening and weekend on-call duties Perform all related duties as assigned by the District Principal International Education and Assistant Superintendent responsible for International Education

Superintendent and Board Relations

Establishes and maintains positive, professional working relations with the Superintendent, honouring and facilitating the implementation of the Boards roles and responsibilities as defined in Board policy and encourages staff members to do the same


Provides information that the Superintendent requires to perform, in an exemplary manner, the Superintendents role; and provides support to the Board of Education and Secretary Treasurer to carry out legislative and governance roles and responsibilities of the Board

Professional Practices

Models excellent time-management skills and an ability to work independently with minimal supervision


Demonstrates an ability to work in a team-oriented, fast paced, collaborative environment, dealing effectively with a broad range of stakeholders


Maintains a professional attitude and appearance, exhibiting a high level of personal, professional and organizational integrity


Commits to lifelong learning, participating in meaningful professional development and maintaining membership in appropriate professional associations for the benefit of the Districts International Student Program needs

The Right Candidate

You are an experienced International Student Program leader with a degree certificate or equivalent combination of experience in the field of international education. You are passionate about interpreting the meaning of information for others and collaboratively developing objectives and strategies for the promotion and marketing of the International Student Program. Along with your proven expertise in working with international families, you have skills in building positive, collaborative professional relationships. You offer excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills when working with internal and external stakeholders.

You demonstrate:

Highly effective interpersonal and professional communication skills, both written and verbal Demonstrated organizational and management skills including the ability to meet deadlines Ability to work independently and as a member of a diverse team Excellent leadership skills, using tact and good judgement, especially when faced with stressful situations Ability to use standard office equipment, proficiency with MS Office, True North, database programs and administrative software Fluency in spoken and written English

Qualifications

Post-secondary degree, certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience working in a homestay service or program Experience in marketing Experience working with international students and demonstrated cross cultural understanding and sensitivity A valid BC drivers license, business use insurance and a safe driving record Ability to work extended hours, weekends and evenings as required

To Apply:

Apply by 12:00 noon on March 7, 2025 with a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references in a single PDF file. By submitting your three professional references you agree that all references will be received in confidence and therefore, will not be shared with you except in summary form with no reference to the party supplying the information. Applications can be submitted by email to clamont@sd73.bc.ca



School District No. 73 is an equal opportunity employer. All applications are considered on the basis of their suitability for the position(s), regardless of the gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, racial origin, marital status and/or disabilities of the prospective candidate.


If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Associate Superintendent John Wiedrick, jwiedrick@sd73.bc.ca.


The current salary range for this position is $79,588-$99,485


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