Job Description
**Position: Homestay Coordinator**
Are you enthusiastic about fostering a warm and supportive environment for international students? Do you excel at building connections and bridging cultural gaps? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are looking for a dynamic, organized, and friendly Homestay Coordinator to join our team. As a language institute committed to delivering a high-quality, immersive learning experience, the Homestay Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring our international students feel at home. This position involves overseeing the placement of students with homestay families and providing ongoing support throughout their stay.
This is a part-time position with the potential to transition to full-time as our network grows.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Facilitate and manage the placement process for incoming international students with homestay families.
- Recruit, screen, and train potential homestay families to create a welcoming and supportive environment for students.
- Conduct regular visits to homestay families to monitor student well-being and address any concerns.
- Mediate and resolve any issues that may arise between homestay families and students, offering support and guidance as needed.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of homestay families and students, including housing contracts and emergency contact information.
- Collaborate closely with the academic team to ensure smooth integration of homestay students into the language program.
- Work with the admissions team to coordinate timely arrivals and departures of homestay students.
- Provide orientation sessions for new homestay families and students, offering insights into cultural and communication differences.
- Plan and organize cultural activities and events for homestay students to enrich their experience in the community.
**Qualifications:**
- Fluent in English (both spoken and written); multilingualism is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a high level of cultural awareness.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- Capable of handling and resolving conflicts in a calm and professional manner.
- Familiarity with local immigration laws and regulations related to housing for international students.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as needed.
- Reliable transportation for conducting home visits.
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Hospitality, International Relations, Education, etc.) is preferred.
- Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a language institute or international education setting, is desirable.
**We Offer:**
- Competitive salary.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of international students.
If you are a team player with a passion for cultural exchange, we would love to hear from you! Join us in creating a home away from home for our international students. Apply now to become our Homestay Coordinator!
Employment Type: Part-Time
Salary: $ 40,000.00 50,000.00 Per Year
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,