Program Assistant - New York, United States - Interexchange Inc
Description
At InterExchange, we are on a mission to nurture meaningful connections between people through experiential international exchange programs. Every day our staff works to foster intercultural understanding and dialogue among our participants, hosts, and partners.
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Your contribution will help shape life-changing experiences and create lasting connections across borders. Come be a part of something meaningful at InterExchange, where diversity, inclusion, and the spirit of global unity drive our initiatives.
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What you'll do
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Check international exchange participant documents (passport, proof of student status, and interview report) for validity and authenticity
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Review videos created by international exchange participants to assess their English proficiency and evaluate the suitability of their content
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Review check-in forms from program participants for any negative comments that might need to be escalated to other colleagues
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Tag any positive check-ins for a follow-up interview by other colleagues
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Your Skills & Qualifications Include
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Adept at using database systems and familiar with the common database terminology
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Strong attention to detail and ability to check over your data entry work to ensure accuracy
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Able to move between online platforms smoothly
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Comfortable with repetitive tasks and documentation
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Who you are
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- An enthusiastic selfstarter who enjoys working with people of diverse nationalities and cultures
- A detailoriented individual who has proven strategies for time management and prioritization
- A problemsolver who can approach issues with compassion and cultural sensitivity
Salary
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- $29.12 per hour
Target Start Date
- June 17, 2024
Duration
- 3.5 months, ideally starting June 15th
Where you'll be
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- New York Citybased. We currently offer a hybrid arrangement of 2 office days and 3 remote days.
Schedule & Hours
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- 35hour work week. Business Hours M-F 9:30 am 5:30 pm EST; one hour for lunch.
InterExchange Mission
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The mission of InterExchange is to promote cultural awareness, knowledge, and global competence among people from around the world through international exchange programs, offering work and training opportunities in the United States and abroad.
Representation
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InterExchange is fully committed to fostering and building a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive organization whose staff, Leadership Team and Board are diverse in background, experience, race, color, national origin, gender, age, religious preference, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sensory, mental or physical abilities, veteran status, and other qualities that strengthen our programs while reinforcing our commitment to fairness and increasing representation in the field of cultural exchange.
Mutual Understanding & Respect
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InterExchange actively promotes an environment of respectful internal and external communication and collaboration.
We encourage those in our community to think inclusively, participate in a thoughtful exchange of ideas, and create space for all voices to be heard and respected.
We are excited to welcome new team members who actively embrace our mission and values.
