Coquitlam School District No. 43
Marketing Manager- International Education
This position is being advertised internally and externally concurrently.
Applications are sought for the position of Marketing Manager –International Education.
As the third largest school district in the province we are located within a 40 minute drive from
downtown Vancouver.
The school district has a population of 33,000 students with
approximately 3500 teaching, administrative, managerial and support staff. The district is also
recognized for one of the largest K – 12 international student programs in Canada led by a
dynamic experienced team. Our school district values a coordinated, collaborative approach to
working with our students, parents, community partners, the public, and employee groups.
Candidates must have a strong belief and commitment to as well as experience in public
education.
The successful candidate will have effective interpersonal, supervisory, communication and
organization skills with a proven ability to work and manage effectively in a unionized setting.
They will have a demonstrated commitment to professional development and continual growth
as an educational leader.
Responsibilities of the Marketing Manager shall be carried out in accordance with the School
Act, School Act Regulations and Board Policy. In the performance of those duties, the
Marketing Manager will report to the Principal – International Education.
The successful candidate:
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Is responsible for coordination of a marketing plan, strategy and adjustments to reflect
changing needs in the area of International Education.
Assists the department to improve recruitment and retention of international students
through strong program recognition and other marketing initiatives.
Builds strategic partnerships and alliances.
Coordinates data collection and statistical analysis activities related to international
student programs.
Designs, develops, implements and delivers international teacher/principal training
programs.
Is responsible for working with international delegations to ensure positive and mutually
beneficially relationships and experiences are created and maintained.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Post-secondary education in International Education, Sales, Marketing and/or Business
Administration combined with relevant experience in International Education is preferred.
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Sound knowledge and experience in International Education and the demonstrated
ability to build strategic partnerships.
Evidence of continued professional growth and development.
Ability to create and implement a detailed International Education marketing strategy and
strong market identity.
Ability to lead and manage teams.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential.
Excellent presentation skills and the ability to present concepts and ideas clearly and
concisely to a variety of international audiences.
Sound organizational, analytical and time management skills.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work with an international clientele to
identify and target information to meet their needs.
Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required, including the ability to obtain a
passport and international travelers visas as required.
APPLICATIONS: A competitive salary is offered along with a generous benefits package. The
successful applicant will be required to complete two criminal record checks.
Your application must include your resume, proof of education and two professional reference
letters and three reference contacts (including email). One of your references must be from
your current supervisor. To apply forward your documentation to lkydd@sd43.bc.ca fax: 604937-6758, or 550 Poirier Street, Coquitlam, BC, V3J 6A7 by Friday, 5 June, 2015 at 4:00pm.
“The deliberations of employees, and Committees used to screen and consider job applications, shall be kept in strict confidence, and shall not be disclosed
to any person except as required by law. Personal references, recommendations and evaluations collected or generated by Board employees and
Committee members as part of the Board’s hiring processes (other than references whose authorship and content is already known to the job applicant)
shall be treated as having been supplied in confidence to the Board for the purposes of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.”
We regret that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful
applicant must sign a release form to permit a criminal record review prior to confirmation of hiring.