Position: Academic Assistant, Prague
Department: Study Abroad
Reports To: Academic Director
Location: Vyšehrad, Prague, Czech Republic
Contract: 40 hours/week
Start of employment: Immediately
About CIEE
CIEE is the leading U.S. provider of international education programs and services. Our programs provide participants with skills, competencies, and experiences that elevate their ability to contribute positively to our global community. The CIEE Study Center in Prague currently offers four semester programs and several summer programs that include full-time internships. Over the years, Prague has become the most popular destination for CIEE students in Central Europe, with enrollments frequently reaching 200 students per semester.
Position Description
The Academic Assistant (ACA) is primarily responsible for student registration, maintenance of and work with online LMS systems and other databases. The Academic Assistant supports Academic Coordinators (AC) and the Academic Director (AD) in the management of all CIEE Prague academic programs for American students. The Academic Assistant, as a part of a regional CIEE team, provides front line services to students and faculty, and cooperates with other Prague staff. The abilities to work well under pressure, prioritize, and work independently are required. Some travel and work on weekends is necessary.
Knowledge and Skills
o Communication – strong interpersonal and communication skills in Czech and English, both written and verbal, and the ability to communicate with multiple audiences and generate interest in students, faculty, etc.;
o Team player – ability to work well with others and complete tasks in a collaborative manner, provide support to other staff members and willingness to get things done as a team;
o Customer service – provide excellent customer service and represent the CIEE Study Center on various company events;
o Administration – needs strong administrative and organizational skills, particularly detailoriented and the ability to complete assigned tasks efficiently, accurately, and in a timely manner;
o Organization – ability to handle multiple tasks, to work independently, organizational and prioritizing skills;
o Flexibility – flexible and able to respond quickly to changing circumstances, must have a high tolerance for ambiguity and be prepared for unplanned emergencies and crises that require extra hours;
o Computer & other skills – Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
Requirements
o Education – BA and equivalent experience; knowledge of US academic institutions, culture, and experience in international education/study abroad preferred.
To apply
o Send a resume/CV and a cover letter to mneuzilova@ciee.org o Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact those candidates who have been selected for the next phase of the application process.
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