Academic Coordinator

Job title:

Academic Coordinator

Company:

Cultural Experiences Abroad

Job description

Who We Are:At CEA CAPA, we believe that studying and interning abroad is a transformative experience that goes beyond academics. By immersing oneself in a new culture and community, students gain valuable skills and perspectives that can shape their future. That’s why we’re committed to providing unparalleled academic, professional, and cultural experiences abroad, with a focus on student support every step of the way.A sense of belonging is fundamental to the mission, structure, and operations of CEA CAPA. We strive to provide a work environment that celebrates difference and is free of implicit and explicit bias. We seek to hire employees representing diversity in all forms and work to support all employees to achieve at the highest level. Employment is based on a person’s professional qualifications and competence.Your Role:The Academic Coordinator will assist the Barcelona team in all aspects of preparing and executing classes and academic activities, ensuring high-quality support throughout. Additionally, the Academic Coordinator will provide guidance and information to students on general academic issues, offer tailored advising and support to students from large university cohorts, and assist the Academics department with various administrative tasks. They will also contribute to the development and implementation of new initiatives aimed at enhancing academic programs.What You’ll Do:

• Review and maintain consistency of established CEA CAPA academic policies and practices.
• Provide academic advising to students and assist students with day-to-day requests (IT issues, add/drop period, attendance).
• Provide specific advising and support to students from large university cohorts.
• Act as a liaison between faculty and students.
• Coordinate with faculty, staff, and students on all aspects related to the arrangement of exams for students with special accommodations.
• Review term syllabi ensuring adherence to template and policies.
• Assist Academic Coordinators with academic systems management (Apollo, Salesforce, and Canvas).
• Support and collaborate with academic staff on all administrative tasks and educational projects.
• Teach language classes in case of faculty absences.
• Attend welcome and farewell receptions with students, participating in the Student Orientation and arrival tasks.

We believe great talent comes in many forms and that there is no one size fits all in hiring. If you feel you may be a great fit for this role but do not check all of the boxes, we encourage you to apply and show us why you’re the right candidate for this position.What Makes a Great Candidate:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish.
• Authorized to work legally in Spain.
• Familiar with the Spanish and American university systems.
• Language teaching experience.
• Open to new and different teaching methodologies.
• Previous experience studying or living abroad.
• Previous experience working with U.S. undergraduate college students (preferred).
• Enthusiastic about studying abroad and international education.
• Solid computer abilities (e.g., Microsoft Office) and open to learning new technology.

Note: This role profile is intended to provide an overview of the key responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional tasks and duties, as necessary and in line with evolving business needs. Any proposed permanent modifications to this role profile will be made in consultation with role incumbents, and relevant stakeholders in accordance with applicable policies and legislative requirements.Our commitment to creating a sense of belonging means we welcome individuals of all abilities, ages, citizenships, educations, ethnicities, family statuses, gender identities, genders, genetic information, languages, marital status, military experiences, political views, pregnancy, races, religions, sexes, sexual orientations, socioeconomic statuses, and work experiences and therefore we encourage applicants from diverse lived experiences to apply.

Expected salary

Location

Barcelona

Job date

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:23:14 GMT

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