Job: Program Associate at The Laurasian Institution (Seattle)
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Job Position: Program Associate
Job Details:
Join The Laurasian Institution (TLI) in creating the very best exchange environment for students, families and schools. Take pride in working with colleagues who share your commitment to quality international exchange and education between the U.S. and East Asia.
Key Responsibilities:
• Managing program outreach and promotion to American schools and host families,
• Traveling domestically and internationally to represent TLI at conferences and assist in selecting exchange students,
• Coordinating placement of exchange students in host communities including managing a team of local coordinators,
• Designing and managing an intensive English and cultural orientation program for exchange students,
• Providing ongoing monitoring, support, and counseling to participants,
• Handling emergency calls from students and host families,
• Maintaining organized student files in compliance with State Department regulations,
• Recruiting American students and school groups to participate in outbound programs to China and Japan, and
• Working as a team member on other Laurasian programs as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent English communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities
• Professional level skills in using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience working with high school students
• Previous experience as an exchange student or host family
• Experience living or working abroad
• Demonstrated experience successfully recruiting host families for international students
• Familiarity with Chinese, Japanese, or Korean culture
• Chinese, Japanese, or Korean language proficiency
• Cross-cultural communication experience
• Experience using databases
• Experience using social media for outreach, marketing, or promotion
Reports to: Vice President for U.S. Operations
Salary: DOE
Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401K, Paid Vacation
How to apply:
Applicants should send resume, cover letter (including salary expectations), and contact information for three references:
Deadline: February 28, 2011
Via Email: jobs@laurasian.org
Via Mail:
Associate position
The Laurasian Institution
12345 Lake City Way NE, #151
Seattle, WA 98125
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