Arabic-L:GEN:IEE/Houston Program Associate Job (Arabic strongly preferred)

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1) Subject:IEE/Houston Program Associate Job (Arabic strongly preferred)

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Date: 20 Mar 2009
From:"Theisen-Gandara, Heather" <HTheisen-Gandara at iie.org>
Subject:IEE/Houston Program Associate Job (Arabic strongly preferred)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Program Associate II (International Exchange Programs)

Grade: 54

Division: D324: IIE/Houston - Southern Regional Center

Incumbent: New Position

Reports to: Senior Manager, International Exchange Programs

Department: PECO

IIE's office in Houston, Texas manages an exciting array of programs  
and contracts for the U.S. government, U.S. corporations, foundations  
and foreign sponsors. The work is dynamic and team-oriented.  
Enthusiasm for IIE's mission, respect for IIE's policies and  
procedures, and ability to meet sponsor requirements and deliverables  
are of premier importance to the work of the division.

Purpose of Position: The Program Associate II works as part of a close  
team (Program managers and office Director) to administer the  
international scholarship exchange programs for students from around  
the world, including the Middle East/North Africa region, Indonesia  
and Russia.

The Program Associate II of International Exchange Programs provides  
administrative support for the overall management of the programs.  
They assist with scholar selection processes, reporting, event  
planning, immigration compliance, outreach and online scholarship  
application of existing and newly established programs.

Primarily, the Program Associate II will be responsible for organizing  
and maintaining immigration and academic files (both electronic and  
paper) on all students, paying tuition invoices and building rapport  
with university billing offices, preparing student progress reports,  
processing applications and meeting preparation. They may assist with  
the website, financial reporting, and correspondence with the students.

Principal Responsibilities:

International Student Scholarships
	
1.	1. Answers daily e-mail inquiries and phone calls regarding the  
scholarship programs. Supports organization of selection panels,  
outreach initiatives and online application processing.

2.	2. Maintains relationship with university accounts offices;  
responsible for organization
*	and maintenance of immigration and academic records and document  
tracking.

*	 Assists with accurate data entry to the electronic student records  
database. Creates and maintains new files for students. Arranges  
travel for students as needed.

*	4. Assists with student reporting preparation including collection  
of required immigration and academic documents.

*	5. Gathers information for quarterly sponsor reports on current and  
future student trends, progress and expectations.

*	6. Receives, organizes and processes payment tuition and other  
program expenses as needed.

Internal/External Contacts: Prospective and current scholars from all  
scholarship programs via email and phone Position has contact with the  
New York Controller's office, Placement division and universities  
where students are located.

Supervision Exercised: None

Supervision Received: Works under general supervision of the Assistant  
Director of International Exchange Programs.

Qualifications: Education/Experience/Skills:

* 2 year degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

* Ideal candidates have experience working with international students  
and immigration files.

* Proven organizational skills and attention to detail a must.

* Ability to multitask effectively.

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

* Requires flexibility and ability to handle heavy workload.

No telephone inquiries, please. If interested in applying, please send  
resume and cover letter to HTheisen-Gandara at iie.org or fax to (713)  
621-0688. Please indicate your salary requirements with your resume.


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