International Liaison Officer - Edmonton, Canada - Progressive Academy

Progressive Academy

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Overview:

Progressive Academy is an independent private school providing excellent results in educating children from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada since 1984.

We also deliver an exceptional preschool educational program for children 3 and 4 years of age.

Progressive Academy is centrally located in Glenora, providing easy access to Edmonton and area residents. Our students are able to take an active part in Edmonton's many exceptional community resources.

We believe that the love of learning and the desire to help make the world a better place resides within each child.

We are committed to maintaining a caring and creative environment and we emphasize balanced growth - intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially for each of our students.

Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities for the full-time International Liaison Officer will be wide in scope and will include many different tasks and responsibilities.

Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met
Carry out administrative activities of establishment
Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence
Oversee and coordinate office administrative procedures
Resolve conflict situations
Monitor and evaluate
Coordinate administrative services
Coordinate cultural events at the school
Assist students in preparing for the Chinese Language Equivalency Assessment and administer exams
Coordinate educational trips for Chinese language and cultural studies
Arrange visits by teachers from our sister school in China
Organize summer exchange programs
Develop the school's collaborations in China that are of benefit to the Chinese language and cultural program at school

Skills:

Effective communication skills
Ability to handle highly confidential information
Excellent English written and oral communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure, prioritize and meet deadlines
Ability to make sound judgement and decisions
Proven attention to detail and analytical problemsolving abilities
Ability to work effectively independently or in teams giving and taking direction
Selfstarter who is able to set priorities and meet deadlines

Pay:
$45,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits: