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Job: Student Exchange Program Manager (Seattle)

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Position: Student Exchange Program Manager
Posted by: States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs (S4-H) – Posted by Idealist
Location: Seattle, Washington
Type: Full Time 

Starting Date: December 9, 2013

Overview:

The Program Manager is responsible to implement all aspects of one or more of S4-H’s exchange programs (Short-term Inbound and/or Outbound) to ensure quality program execution. This position reports directly to the President in a small office environment (currently 4 staff members total) and is expected to be able to work independently. The ideal candidate is one who believes in the value of international student exchange and is passionate about enhancing global citizenship and cultural understanding.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  1. Coordinate all aspects of international student exchange program(s) by providing daily operational administration. Major tasks include: liaison between US state coordinators and international partners, processing applications, student placement, coordinating travel, planning and conducting orientations, on-program support, program analysis and evaluation, financial record keeping and invoicing, and maintaining data.
  2. Develop and create educational and training materials for students, host families and coordinators, and promotional materials such as brochures and annual newsletters using desktop publishing. Maintain and develop organization’s website.
  3. Assist in the logistics of the annual Coordinators’ Conference including, but not limited to: preparing and compiling registration materials, working with hotel and vendors, coordinating travel, planning sightseeing excursions, etc.
  4. Provide assistance to the President as needed, including developing new exchanges, drafting correspondence and special research projects.

Qualifications & Skills:

  1. BA or BS degree in education, business administration, communication, international relations, or a related field. Experience living or working abroad and proficiency in a foreign language (Spanish, Chinese, or Japanese) a plus.
  1. Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher and Power Point. Ability to combine and format complex documents with textual and graphic elements preferred. Proficiency in Adobe Pro and Adobe Creative Suite a plus.
  2. Minimum of 3 – 4 years work experience and demonstrated success in a complex administration, educational, non-profit or customer service environment. Previous experience in the student exchange sector preferred.
  3. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse multicultural community including successful conflict resolution techniques. Speaks clearly and persuasively in all situations with intercultural awareness while adhering to program policies.
  4. Extremely detail oriented and has strong organizational skills.
  5. Possess an excellent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism.
  6. Able to travel domestically 4-5 times per year (and on occasion, internationally) and adjust work schedule as required.

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please submit the following items tojobs@states4h.org. Please note that we are only considering local candidates at this time. Only those qualifying for an interview will be contacted.

  1. A one-page cover letter describing why this position interests you and is a good fit for you
  2. Resume
  3. Name and contact information for three current professional references familiar with your work

Interview Process will include 2 – 3 in-person interviews and written tests (Excel and writing). Interview dates: week of October 21 & 28; December 2 & 9.

Additional Information:

Please visit the original Idealist job listing.

At States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs (S4-H), our mission is to enhance world understanding and global citizenship through high-quality 4-H international cultural immersion and exchange programs for 4-H aged youth (age 9 – 19). S4-H is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1972. S4-H has short-term summer inbound and outbound programs along with an academic year-long program. Currently, S4-H works with Argentina, Australia, Costa Rica, Finland, Japan, Norway, South Korea, and the countries of Eurasia through the Department of State’s FLEX program. Students live with volunteer host families, experience and come to understand new cultures, build friendships, and develop language and leadership skills that serve them throughout their lives. Join us in making a difference! (www.states4hexchange.org)

4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization, and it is found in more than 70 countries in North America, South America, Central America, Europe, Asia and Africa. In the United States, 4-H is a community of six million young people across America learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. 4-H National Headquarters is located in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). 4-H programs are implemented by the 109 land-grant universities across the country. Learn more about 4-H at www.4-H.org.


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