Apr 26

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(1) Assistant Program Officer with IAESTE @ Cultural Vistas (NY)

At Cultural Vistas, we are always looking for talented individuals with fresh ideas, new perspectives, and the capacity to advance our programs and services.

A nonprofit organization, Cultural Vistas annually serves more than 5,000 students, professionals, and emerging leaders through career-focused international internships, educational study tours, language immersion and cultural exchange programs in the United States and around the world.

We offer opportunities in our headquarters in New York City, as well as our offices in Washington, D.C. and Berlin, Germany. Learn more at culturalvistas.org<http://www.culturalvistas.org/>

Position Summary

The Assistant Program Officer will support and assist in the daily administration of IAESTE for inbound and outbound participants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

– Assist in the administration of the IAESTE program, including filing applications, depositing/ requesting checks, maintaining participant database, health insurance enrollment, program evaluation and program certificate mailings
– Answer program inquiries via phone/ email/ mail
– Communicate with applicants, participants, foreign interns in the US, US host companies and IAESTE partners
– Conduct telephone interviews with applicants (inbound and outbound)
– Represent IAESTE at local career fairs/ college events/ conferences
– Implement US host company and student recruitment strategies
– Research and contact potential host companies in the US via internet, directories and other sources
– Assist foreign interns in housing search
– Assist with the processing of J-1 visas for foreign interns
– Conduct site visits to ensure companies meet program requirements
– Other tasks as assigned

Skills and Demonstrated Abilities Required

– Fluency in a foreign language strongly preferred
– Previous experience participating in study or work abroad program(s)
– Exceptional communication and organizational skills, including excellent phone manner, with students, parents, college staff and corporate personnel
– Demonstrated ability to maintain proactive, flexible, inventive approach
– Ability to “think out of the box” in the procurement of internships in the US
– Ability to exhibit a collegial attitude and excel within a collaborative team working environment
– Ability to multi-task, to prioritize workload, to organize, and make decisions in a deadline sensitive environment
– Strong analytical skills, good judgment and critical thinking skills

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements

Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite products. Prior CRM experience a plus.

Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; International Relations, Business, Education, or other related degree preferred.
Years of Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of administrative, customer service, client relations management or program management experience required. Prior international and/or educational experience strongly preferred.

Physical Demands

Domestic and international travel may be required.  Work on weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.

Cultural Vistas promotes professional and career development in an engaging, supportive work environment. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefit package, and a flexible work week.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Apply here:  https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=13152671
Please do not forward applications directly to the email address of origin.

(2) Study Abroad Coordinator at University of New Hampshire

The College of Liberal Arts (COLA) Center for Study Abroad at the University of New Hampshire is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Study Abroad Coordinator (Educational Program Coordinator II). Please direct interested applicants to apply on the UNH Human Resources website: https://jobs.usnh.edu.

Position Announcement: COLA Study Abroad Coordinator, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire

Educational Program Coordinator II – 100% time regular position with benefits

Position Description:

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, evaluating, coordinating and managing all administrative aspects of 15-20 faculty-led study away programs for the College of Liberal Arts. See additional duties/responsibilities in position description on HR website.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree, preferably in education, and two years’ experience planning, organizing and evaluating international exchange or study abroad programs, or Bachelor’s degree and four years of related experience as indicated. Administrative ability. Human relations and communications skills.

To apply, visit https://jobs.usnh.edu to complete the required online application and apply to Posting Number: 0902880.

The position is open until filled.

(3) Temp F-1 Advisor @ NYU’s Brooklyn location (NYC)