Job Description

TITLE: College Relations Manager, Internship Programming

STATUS: Full-time, exempt SCHEDULE: M-F, 8.30a.m. 4.30p.m, including occasional evening and weekend work and frequent (up to 70%) travel to colleges across the United States REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Internship Programming DIRECT REPORTS: None START DATE: ASAP LOCATION: Chicago, IL

ABOUT US:

Everything we do is about the IES Abroad student. Our profoundly passionate team of study abroad professionals believes in creating once-in-a-lifetime educational adventures that transcend expectations. Our goal is to rock the world of some 9,000 study abroad students every year.

From our headquarters in Chicago to our 160+ study abroad programs in 85 global locations worldwide, we create authentic global education and life-affirming cultural experiences. We work at IES Abroad because we believe that every student should have the opportunity to go abroad - especially in a fun, safe, and superior academic and cultural environment.

We believe so strongly in the power of our program, that we actively recruit students from diverse populations and provide more than $5 million in scholarships year after year. We are proud that our students are as diverse and exciting as the countries we study.

We're not ashamed to admit, we're a little bit obsessed with study abroad.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The College Relations Manager (CRM) for internship programming is responsible for three primary functions: to recruit students to apply and attend IES Abroad internship programs; to provide top quality pre-departure advising, preparation, and service for IES Abroad internship students; and to develop high quality working relationships with departments and offices at U.S. colleges and universities that promote student internships. This position is designed to dedicate resources to expanding the internship offerings of the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Establish and/or develop relationships with advisors, administrators, and faculty at U.S. colleges and universities
• Provide high quality support and service to sending institutions
• Recruit student applicants and enrollees
• Serve as students' (prospective and post-admittance) advisor and main IES Abroad's contact
• Serve as the departmental expert on specific IES Abroad internship programs
• Serve as an analyst for internship enrollment trends in designated region
• Serve as creative strategist to develop new approaches for reaching targeted recruitment and college relations goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position
• Other duties and projects as assigned or required

ADDITIONAL:

• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position
• Any other task or duty as assigned or required

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Experience in the field of career services, study abroad or related experience in higher education preferred
• Proven track record in sales, recruitment, customer service, higher education admissions, or career advising
• Experience working with or advising students
• Strong leadership aptitude and entrepreneurial drive
• Experience in sales or customer relationship management
• Skilled in handling stressful situations, i.e., advising anxious students and parents
• High level of enthusiasm, flexibility and diplomacy
• Passion for embracing business process improvement opportunities
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong advising skills
• Ability to prepare and present effective presentations
• Talent for organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently and as a team player/strong customer service skills and focus
• Ability to handle/manage high call and email volume
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and database literacy
• Exceptional team player: proactive and responsible, with the ability to learn rapidly

EDUCATION LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS ETC:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
• US. Driver's license for occasional travel coverage preferred

HOW TO APPLY:

• All applicants should submit an application including COVER LETTER, RESUME, and SALARY REQUIREMENTS by clicking 'Apply Now'
• Please visit IESabroad.org/jobsfor more information about working at IES Abroad.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

Treating all people with respect is at the core of who we are.

As an equal opportunity employer, we recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information and/or other protected status as required by applicable law.

When you join IES Abroad, you're part of a diverse community of global leaders who know that our differences in skills and backgrounds are just as important as our shared passions and mission. Surrounded by a mix of talented professionals, you find yourself wanting to come to work, and, more importantly, wanting to stay and advance our mission together.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties above are not to be considered a complete list of duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.

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