About Us:
Private Christian education for more than 50 years located in West Covina, CA.
Since the school's inception in 1957, South Hills Academy has maintained a high-level scholastic content. With our improved facilities and equipment, excellent teachers, and supportive parents, we are confident that we are preparing our students well to accept future challenges and be successful in their lives. Our 5-acre campus provides a secure, comfortable, friendly atmosphere. Excellent student supervision is facilitated through the close proximity of all play areas. Transition time for all students is minimized due to the short distance between classrooms. The school has one main gated entrance after the start of the school day, which provides safety for students. The campus is well maintained and landscaped. Kitchen facilities enable the school to offer a hot lunch program.
Job Summary
The International Student Coordinator supports the Director in managing the after-arrival experience of international students and serves as a key point of contact for students on campus. The role combines coordination and hands-on support: tracking student documentation, coordinating arrival and residential logistics, providing interpretation, guiding students to the right resources, and supporting the family-school communication teacher with administrative tasks. This is not an admissions decision-making role.
Preferred experience
Experience working with international students
Familiarity with student documentation processes
Experience leading orientations, tours, or student programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Student Support with On-Campus Coordination
- Serve as a primary point of contact for international students after arrival.
- Dormitory Coordination
- Documentation and record keeping of student information
- Coordinate arrival and new student orientation
- Provide interpretation for students during meetings and school events, including interpreting for students during parent meetings as needed.
- Lead campus tours for visiting students and families when the Director is unavailable, including on-site interpretation and reception arrangements.
- Follow up on individual student cases after the Director has provided direction.
- Other duties as assigned related to the success and integration of international students.
Job Requirements:
- Able to work independently, follow through on tasks, and coordinate across multiple staff members.
- Fluent in written and spoken English, Mandarin
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with experience managing documents, records, or tracking systems.
- Experience working in students relations
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable working directly with students.
- Completed bachelors degree from a 4 year university.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Student support: 1 year (Required)
- Communication skills: 1 year (Required)
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- West Covina, CA 91791 (Required)
Work Location: In person
