Program Assistant, Fulbright

At AMIDEAST we pride ourselves in being a leading American non-profit organization engaged in international education, training and development activities in the Middle East and North Africa. We also pride ourselves in providing 40+ days of paid leave and a great 401k with 6% matching.

The Program Assistant is a key member of the 19-person unit charged with managing the Fulbright Foreign Student Program and other programs. This is an entry-level position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent AMIDEAST and the Fulbright program to visiting university representatives and at conferences or seminars
• Assist with the university placement and monitoring of Fulbright Foreign Student candidates and grantees
• Correspond with Fulbright students, AMIDEAST field staff, U.S. colleges & universities and Department of State representatives
• Contribute to department’s social media efforts as requested
• Assist with interviewing prospective Program Assistants and interns
• Assist with the supervision and training of Fulbright program interns
• Serve as resource for staff, maintain the student database documentation guide, and continuously update documentation per department needs
• Assist in compiling various Fulbright reports and student files
• Assist in compiling data required for AMIDEAST’s J designation student program annual report
• Assist in conducting student and participant orientation sessions
• Arrange and track student incoming and outgoing travel logistics
• Process and reconcile student payment requests and coordinate with unit finance officers
• Maintain students’ health benefits coverage enrollment and respond to related student inquiries
• Other clerical and administrative duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

•     Bachelor's degree and minimum one year relevant experience in an office environment

•     Strong computer skills (candidate should list experience with various software programs including Microsoft Office), and demonstrated ability to learn new systems and software

•     Flexibility and ability to shift priorities to meet tight deadlines

Preferred:

•     Previous experience working with and supporting students, specifically international students

•     Previous experience working with stakeholders from the Middle East and North Africa

•     Strong and demonstrated interest in international education and/or education management projects

Please provide a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to http://jobs.amideast.org

AMIDEAST is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation