International Student and DEIB Program Manager

International Student and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Program Manager

The Manager of International Student Programs and Belonging advances Mounds Park Academy's commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming school community. This position oversees the International Student Program while also supporting and implementing school-wide diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives.

The manager serves as the primary resource and advocate for international students and host families, while also partnering with students, faculty, staff, and families to develop programs, educational opportunities, and community-building experiences that promote belonging, intercultural understanding, and student success. The position combines strategic leadership, student support, program management, compliance oversight, and community engagement to ensure that all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally throughout their MPA experience.

• Advance the mission, vision, and values of Mounds Park Academy.
• Model professionalism through punctuality and attendance at meetings, conferences, school events, and programs.
• Supervise and maintain positive contact with students and staff throughout the school day.
• Attend student co-curricular activities and support school events, including occasional evening and weekend commitments.
• Ensure student safety and assist in responding to emergencies and crisis situations.
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and leadership within the MPA community.
• Communicate respectfully, clearly, and effectively with students, families, faculty, staff, volunteers, and community members.
• Support implementation of the school's strategic plan and participate in committee and community work.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the director of DEIB.

• Partner with the Admission and Communication department to recruit and enroll a diverse population of international students and coordinate communication with both students and families throughout the admission process.
• Establish and maintain relationships with educational institutions, agencies, and recruitment partners both domestically and internationally.
• Attend recruitment fairs, conferences, and outreach opportunities as needed.
• Coordinate communication and follow-up with prospective students and families throughout the admission process.
• Collaborate with admission staff and division leaders during application review, interviews, and enrollment decisions.
• Maintain and update international student enrollment materials, handbooks, policies, contracts, and related documentation.
• Design and facilitate orientation programs for new international students and families.

• Provide academic advising, support, and transition assistance for international students.
• Deliver or coordinate Advanced Language and Culture course instruction and other language-based supports as needed.
• Monitor academic progress and collaborate with faculty, advisors, counselors, international and host families, and division leadership to promote student success.
• Support students in meeting graduation requirements, service expectations, standardized testing requirements, and college preparation processes.
• Assist students in navigating cultural transitions and adapting to the American educational environment.
• Serve as the primary liaison between MPA, international students, natural families, and host families.
• Promote the well-being, inclusion, and engagement of international students throughout the school community.

• Manage all aspects of the host family program.
• Recruit, screen, train, and support host families.
• Coordinate home visits, background checks, documentation, agreements, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate host family records and facilitate placement decisions.
• Monitor placement success and provide ongoing support to students and host families.
• Coordinate respite care, emergency placements, and transitions between host families as necessary.
• Create opportunities for host family engagement within the MPA community.

• Serve as an MPA's Designated School Official (DSO).
• Maintain compliance with all federal regulations governing international student enrollment.
• Manage SEVIS records, I-20 documentation, student transfers, enrollment reporting, and status changes.
• Collect and maintain student records, including academic, health, legal, and emergency documentation.
• Support and train designated staff involved in international student compliance processes.

• Collaborate with the director of DEIB to coordinate, implement, and promote student-centered programs that advance belonging, intercultural…