May 1

Job: Resident Coordinator – Middlebury College School in Jordan

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Position: Resident Coordinator, Jordan
Posted by: Middlebury College School in Jordan
Location: Amman, Jordan
Type: full- time

Overview:

The Resident Coordinator position in Jordan is a 10.5 month position with possibility of renewal. Based in Amman, the Resident Coordinator oversees many non-academic facets of the School in the Middle East (Jordan), in addition to assisting the Director in all areas of general management of the School.

Job Duties:

• Coordinates student housing, including creation of database, establishing contacts, monitoring, and resolving conflicts
• Assists Director in planning and implementation of orientation sessions
• Coordinates cultural activities and excursions
• Designs and implements innovative student activities in Amman
• Identifies and monitors volunteer opportunities for students
• Hires and trains local students to act as “guardian angels”
• Manages office budget, tracks all expenditures, submits monthly expense reports
• Assists the Director and Assistant Director in dealing with emergencies as they may arise
• Monitors students’ health, safety, and cultural adjustment
• Manages visa issues
• Serves as mentor to students
• Assists Director and Assistant Director in organizing and carrying out Project Week
• Maintains office hours and counsels students as needed
• Enforces Arabic Language Pledge when appropriate
• Assists Director in identifying internships
• Manages student records and files
• Assists Director in collection of grades
• Assists Director in scheduling site visits
• Updates webpages in coordination with Director and IPOCS
• Updates handbooks in coordination with Director and IPOCS
• Distributes and collects forms and evaluations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Interest in working with students
• Fluent in Arabic and English
• In-country living and travel experience
• Familiarity with both U.S. and Jordanian educational systems
• Computer and e-mail skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Enthusiasm for study abroad and interest in internationalization
• Willingness to wear different hats and work long hours, when needed
• Student services or similar experience preferred

For more information and to apply, please visit the job listing.