ISEP is currently seeking a full-time Program Officer for our central office located in Arlington VA(10 minutes from

Washington DC).

Position Title:

Program Officer

Countries

Belgium, Bulgaria, Italy, Malta the Netherlands, Turkey, Morocco, and United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Reports to:

Director of European Programs and Director of Africa and Middle Eastern Programs

Exempt or Non-exempt:

Exempt. Position available till filled

Position Summary Under the primary supervision of the Director of European Programs and secondary supervision of the Director of Africa and Middle Eastern Programs, the Program Officer for Belgium, Bulgaria, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Turkey, Morocco, and UAE administers student exchanges between U.S. ISEP member institutions and member institutions in the various countries; serves as principal liaison for member institutions in these countries; handles all applications to and from institutions in these countries. Principal Accountabilities 1. Service to coordinators responds to inquiries from coordinators at member institutions regarding programs and availability of space

 informs coordinators when candidates cannot be placed within the anticipated time frame, clarifies what are realistic expectations and points out other options participates in coordinator training and workshop

serves as primary point of contact for coordinators from member institutions in their countries

2. Service to students reviews applications from and places students at member universities in the US and abroad

maintains student files throughout all stages of placement process documenting significant transactions follows up on outstanding confirmations, makes appropriate adjustments, and provides postplacement communication maintains support services during and following programs and responds to crisis situations

3. Member Relations/Program Development reviews Institutional Information Sheets from member institutions and follows up as needed.

reviews student evaluations of programs and initiates/implements appropriate follow-up activity participates in development of new programs at designated international member institutions

4. Outreach and Marketing

participates in marketing of designated international institutions provides input for and reviews ISEP publications, materials and website information conducts site visits participates in professional conferences

5. SEVIS

serves as an Alternate Responsible Officer for SEVIS completes necessary processes and provides necessary documentation for international student employment authorization and academic training verifies international student information prior to the creation of DS-2019 forms

6. Other projects related to Annual Plan as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Requirements Education: BA required; MA in relevant subject area preferred. Experience: 2-3 years relevant work experience Skills: Study abroad or work experience in one of the countries in the region for which the Program Officer would be responsible; understanding of the cultures and educational systems of one or more countries in the region. Knowledge of a foreign language is a plus; excellent communication skills, ability to handle detail; work as a team member as well as independently. Founded in 1979, ISEP is a nonprofit membership organization of nearly 300 institutions of higher education throughout the UNITED States and in 39 other countries. About 2200 students participate annually in ISEP programs. Please send a resume/cover letter and salary requirements to careers@isep.org. Subject line must include the job title. Applications without salary requirements will not be considered. www.isep.org ISEP appreciates the time and effort that every applicant takes to apply for an available position; however time and resources only allow us to contact those candidates chosen to be interviewed