Costa Rica Assistant Site Director

at  CIS Abroad

Position: Costa Rica Assistant Site Director
Weekly Hours: Part Time Contract Position, with occasional evening and weekend responsibilities, including responding to emergencies while students are in-country. Average of 20 hours per week
Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
Anticipated Dates: November 11, 2024 - December 31, 2025

ABOUT US: WHO IS CIS ABROAD, AND WHY DO YOU WANT TO WORK WITH US?

At CIS Abroad, we believe that education abroad offers students the best chance to realize their potential and change their world. We’re a nationally recognized organization that offers transformative study, intern, short-term, and custom programs across the globe. Our shared values-Passion, Fun, Cultural Competence, Trust, Change & Growth-form the foundation for all we do, and we look for employees who embody these values in their personal and professional lives. We are innovative and fast-moving, and have a fantastic home office (complete with friendly office dogs!) located in a renovated mill building in Easthampton MA. We are proud members of The Forum on Education Abroad, NAFSA, and advocate member of The Global Leadership League. For more information about CIS Abroad, please visit our website at www.CISabroad.com (http://www.cisabroad.com).

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Costa Rica Assistant Site Director (ASD) is a full-time contracted position responsible for assisting CIS Abroad with on site programming and operations in San Jose, Costa Rica. A few of the ASD’s primary responsibilities include: overseeing logistics, helping to maintain positive partner/university relations, and student support services and operations for CIS Abroad in Costa Rica. The ASD will work with US based staff, and Costa Rican based staff to ensure that the company is delivering safe, consistent, Costa Rica and must live in or near San Jose. This position reports to the Costa Rica Site Director.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Excellent computer skills. Functional knowledge of Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, CRM. Salesforce, a plus
• Bachelor’s degree
• Fluency in English and Spanish
• Experience working with international students, preferably US university students in the field of International Education
• Aptitude to thrive without a routine or daily supervision
• Team player with a rockin’ sense of humor
• Must have a positive attitude
• Outgoing, flexible, reliable, honest with an open mind
• Legal ability to work in Costa Rica while getting paid in the US
• Must be willing to undergo background check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Good photography skills
• Comfortable working with tight deadlines in non-traditional office settings
• International study/intern/volunteer/work/travel experience