Paris Assistant Program Coordinator

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SAI Programs has been curating transformative study abroad experiences for American university students in Europe since 1995. SAI is seeking to fill the position of Assistant Program Coordinator in Paris. This is a full-time position. This position requires some evening and weekend work and availability to assist students with emergencies after-hours.

Requisites:

• Excellent communication skills in both English and Italian
• Legal ability to work in France
• Knowledge of U.S. Higher Education systems and study abroad programs
• Passion to work with university students and help them engage with the local culture
• Attention to detail
• Events management experience
• Ability to prioritize
• Ability to problem solve
• Flexibility
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience
• Good customer service skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google suite, including Excel
• Team player, and ability to communicate effectively across multiple departments
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends

Duties:

• Assists with logistics for student arrivals and coordinates student orientation (Specific tasks include reserving spaces, creating content, updating presentation, organizing arrival events and tours, etc.)
• Assists in inclusive events according to SAI procedures as required
• Advises and assists students. Issues may include: roommate disputes, homesickness, housing maintenance issues. Staff member must be available to accompany students to doctor appointments, police stations and elsewhere as required.
• Rotates as emergency contact 24/7 while programs are in session: when in charge of the emergency phone, staff member must be able to respond to emergencies 24/7 and easily get to Paris
• Executes SAI Disciplinary Procedures when required
• Assists as needed with programming budgeting and reconciliation according to SAI Accounting Procedures
• Attends SAI cultural activities and day trips as required, typically during weekday evenings and weekends. Provides assistance with the planning and coordination of these activities, including tasks such as budgeting, booking transportation and reservations, and liaising with activity providers
• Communicates with parents/students before, during, and after the semester according to SAI’s Communication Policy
• Serves as office receptionist and first point of contact
• Manages the general email account for the Paris office
• Writes and sends weekly newsletters to update students on upcoming events and deadlines
• Manages office, including managing office supply inventory
• Assists with managing maintenance requests between students and our Housing Agencies
• Supports Senior Program Coordinator and Program Coordinator, as needed
• Assists with Faculty Led Programs, including possible travel, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Only applicants with a CV in English and valid EU working documents will be considered.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 25,000.00€ - 30,000.00€ per year

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Location:

• 75007 Paris (Required)