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Position: Program Director
Posted by: Global Experiences
Location: London
Salary: DOE

Overview:

Building on more than a decade of quality International Internship program delivery we are launching a candidate search to lead our largest program
location in London. At Global Experiences we recognize our success is built on our values: commitment to our university partners, innovative thinking, collaborative teamwork, industriousness, optimism and unwavering focus on the student experience. We have a highly selective, multi-step recruitment process that not only screens for the best, but also for the best fit. For candidates with the right skills, values and enthusiasm to enhance our team, we welcome your applications.

Job Description: 

Global Experiences London Program Director role requires an experienced and highly motivated individual to oversee and manage the internship placement, ensuring successful matches between our program participants and organizations and lead the social programming calendar including welcome orientations and career development programming. Eligible candidates MUST have ability to work legally in the UK.The position is responsible for ongoing development of the employer placement database in London and maintaining and strengthening existing partnerships, manage the program start dates three times a year and oversea monitoring.  The role will serve as the face of Global Experiences in London to our students and our partners and will be expected to represent the organizational core values. During the busiest time in the summer there will also be management of a larger team that assist with delivering the social programming and career development.

Job Responsibilities:

Employer Development and Placement management

• Develop and manage relationships with businesses and organizations in London to grow and deepen the Global Experiences internship database.
• Manage the application approval process and work with program advisors the matching and interview process to ensure all participants are quickly and successfully placed into high quality internships.
• Implement and develop a communication strategy to effectively manage new and existing employer relationships.
• Work closely with GE’s overseas and US-based representatives to manage placement process through weekly meetings and planning sessions.

Program Management

• Work closely with Programs Director to ensure communication alignment and collaboration.
• Manage student, parent, and employer expectations while working to ensure a happy customer.
• Manage intern issues during programs.
• Manage Career Development program development and implementation.
• Maintain close ties to housing partners to ensure quality experience and quick resolutions to issues.
• Contribute to company vision, growth and innovation

Personal Characteristics Required:

• Extremely well organized and industrious.
• Affable, very outgoing, endlessly optimistic.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit and interest in making a difference in the world.
• Able to handle highly stressful, deadline situations with grace.
• Ability to see the big picture while dealing with small details.
• Ability to work independently but maintain accountability to HQ staff
• Excellent trouble shooting and creative problem solving skills.
• Great memory and willingness to learn.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team.
• Highly motivating of others, collaborative, and genuinely enjoys building relationships.
• Calm with clear and effective communication skills.
• Success and results oriented.
• High level of professionalism and maturity.
• Ability to delegate while maintaining ultimate accountability for outcomes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred), plus a minimum of 5 years work experience in relevant field, i.e. Human Resources, Education management, Study Abroad, Career Coaching, Business Development, Student Services, Business management.
• Experience living and working in London
• UK Work Visa, Residency or Citizenship

Compensation:

• Compensation based on experience. Inquire for more information.
• 3 weeks paid vacation annually.
• Retirement plan with 3% match.
• Long term disability and life insurance.
• A very unique and rewarding work environment with a transparent, accountable organization.

Application Instructions:
Please send resume and cover letter to car…@globalexperiences.com with “London Program Director” in the subject line.

Additional Information:
Review a video of why you should want to work at Global Experiences, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U39C-9YCQRs.To learn more about Global Experiences please visit our website at www.globalexperiences.com.

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