Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and culturally fluent Manager of International Student Services and Operations to oversee administrative service delivery, internal operations, and inter-institutional relationships across our Ontario and British Columbia offices.
This role plays a critical part in coordinating international student placements with external partner private schools, managing parent communications, and resolving high-sensitivity student cases such as homestay transitions, academic concerns, and school-family coordination. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional internal teams and external stakeholders, including schools, homestay providers, and overseas education agents, to ensure smooth service delivery and long-term relationship management.
Key Responsibility
• Plan and manage the day-to-day operations of international student support services across Ontario and British Columbia offices.
• Serve as the primary contact for school partners, liaising with private schools to facilitate student admissions and placement arrangements.
• Handle complex student and family concerns, including academic performance, homestay issues, and school-parent communication.
• Supervise workflow across departments such as admissions, homestay coordination, and student services.
• Analyze student retention data and lead initiatives to improve service quality and retention outcomes.
• Coordinate with marketing and content teams to align communications with agents and partners in East Asia.
• Review operational procedures and recommend improvements to service quality and parent communication.
• Mentor and support regional coordinators, particularly in high-sensitivity or urgent cases.
• Coordinate school visit schedules, orientation logistics, and agent-led student recruitment tours.
Job Requirements:
We encourage applications from visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, newcomers to Canada, and individuals from all diverse backgrounds.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, business, or related field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in private education or international student services
• Strong familiarity with Canadian and East Asian education systems and cultural communication
• Ability to handle high-sensitivity situations with discretion and judgment
• Fluent in English; fluency in Mandarin or Cantonese an asset