- Bachelor’s degree in one of the target languages, international affairs, international education, education, or related field;
- Professional experience (minimum of 2 years) in education, international education, study abroad, or virtual/cultural exchange;
- Demonstrated success and professional experience in student advising, building strong rapport with students, and/or supporting students (high school aged preferred) from a variety of backgrounds;
- Commitment to inclusion, access, and equity;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Ability to handle high volumes of communication effectively and professionally;
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team;
- Ability to exercise problem-solving skills, good judgment, and discretion in handling sensitive information and participant issues;
- Ability to approach challenges with flexibility, creativity, and a positive attitude;
- Outstanding organizational and time-management skills;
- Training and/or professional experience in virtual learning or virtual exchange programs preferred;
- Professional experience in facilitating meaningful virtual events preferred;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, social media platforms, Canvas, and virtual platforms preferred; and
- Experience with language study, language teaching, and/or second language acquisition is desirable.
WORK CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Essential functions are performed in a general office setting or remote work environment with low noise. Job demands may require long periods of sitting, telephone work and/or computer work, as well as interactions with other team members and external stakeholders and lifting up to 15 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITION
This position may require occasional work outside of regular business hours for NSLI-Y and Virtual NSLI-Y recruitment events, Virtual NSLI-Y community-building events, or other NSLI-Y events/trainings/participant needs.
The incumbent for this position must comply with American Councils’ hybrid work requirements and must report to the Washington, DC office at least two days a week, potentially more if events or other needs require.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
American Councils is committed to taking affirmative steps to enhance employment opportunities for minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities, and strives to ensure that meaningful employment and promotional opportunities are maintained for everyone. American Councils’ commitment to equal employment opportunity is based not only on federal requirements, but also on a longstanding commitment to maintaining a diverse workforce reflective of the communities in which we operate.
PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.