What are the responsibilities and job description for the International Program Coordinator position at First Presbyterian Day School?
FPD has an immediate opening for a part-time International Program Coordinator. The role is 20 hours per week with flexible remote or on-campus work options, and tuition discounts are available for enrolled children.
ABOUT FPD
First Presbyterian Day School (FPD) is a 3K-12th grade independent Christ centered college preparatory school located in Macon, Georgia which exists to educate and equip children to change the world for God’s glory.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The International Program Coordinator will assist the Director of FPD International Program in creating a safe and healthy environment for international students and host families. The Program Coordinator will support host families and international students as they learn and adjust to American culture. The Program Coordinator will strive to mentor, care for, and build relationships with the international students in a manner that demonstrates the love of Christ as part of FPD’s overall mission to educate and equip them to change the world for God’s glory.
- Support the Director of FPD International Program in host family communications: monthly meeting reminders, monthly host family reports, and respite weekend opportunities.
- Acting as a liaison between host families, agencies, students, and their families.
- Support the process of recruiting and screening host families.
- Support students and host families during the year.
- Coordinate activities with students and host families.
- Contact and interact with each student and host family at least once a month.
- Be available to problem-solve as problems arise throughout the year.
- Conduct departure and reentry meetings for students and host families before students leave for the summer.
- Checks of home and environment.
- Support onboarding host families annually before school begins.
- Assist with coordinating and chaperoning mission trips and fun trips for international students.
- Act as an advocate for international students to assist, if needed, with any type of support (logistics for doctor’s appointment, etc.)
- Attend students’ events when possible (sports competitions, performances, etc.).
- Assist with honoring and celebrating special occasions, holidays, and birthdays.
- Opportunities for international travel may be offered as needed.
- Perform other duties as called upon by International Director.
- Ability to communicate effectively to upper school age students.
- Growing and mature Christian, who is regularly worshipping in a local evangelical church.
- Possesses a commitment to spiritual and relational growth.
- Has a heart and ability to serve and share the love of students from other cultures.
- Enjoys being with students, building relationships, being part of a team that seeks to expand God’s kingdom through relationships with international students.
- Commitment to a lifestyle above reproach in line with FPD’s Statement of Christian Principles and Ministerial Role of Faculty.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The majority of work will be performed on the school campus. The person in this role is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and may be required to lift up to 20lbs.