American Institute For Foreign Study

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AIFS Study Abroad – Vice President, University Relations
AIFS College Study Abroad works with 500 universities and colleges in affiliation with 28 international universities to organize programs for more than 5,000 American students each year, including summer, semester, academic year and faculty-led programs for U.S. academic credit.

We have an incredible opportunity for an individual to make a difference in our program. AIFS has just re-opened the VP of University Relations role, which is responsible for working with our field staff to increase enrollments, build partnerships with universities and colleges throughout the U.S. and enhance program offerings. This position will be responsibility for a team of 8 field representatives.

The right individual will come with strong leadership skills, innovative ideas for recruitment of universities and students, and excellent analytical skills. Candidates must have proven successful team management, strong CRM and analytical skills and an understanding of university systems. Master’s degree required. A minimum of 8-10 years of business development and team management experience required.

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AIFS Summer Advantage – Director
Founded in 1964, the American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) is one of the oldest, largest and most respected cultural exchange organizations in the world. With global offices in 6 countries, we organize cultural exchange programs for more than 50,000 participants each year.

AIFS will offer Summer Advantage, a new program in 2014 for high school students throughout the U.S. This 3-week summer program is designed to provide high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to study at international colleges and universities. AIFS is looking for an individual to fill the role of Director. This role will have full responsibility for the program from start to finish including recruitment and enrollment of students, program development and support, collaboration with international staff, travel management, budgeting, customer service and emergency support.

The right individual for this role brings 5-8 years of experience managing a High School summer program offering travel and/or international education. It will be essential that candidates have a clear understanding of marketing channels for high school upperclassmen and their families. A proven history of budgeting and program enrollment analysis is essential. Highly organized, multi-functional and a passion for international education are must-haves.

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Summer Institute for the Gifted – Program Director
The primary responsibility of the Program Director for the Summer Institute for the Gifted is to develop and implement successful programs at several Summer Institute residential and day sites. This responsibility includes pre-summer planning from September to April as well as on-the-ground program management May to August with frequent weekend travel required. The Program Director position is full-time, year round, and located in Stamford, CT.

We are seeking self motivated, driven, adaptable, flexible, detail-oriented individuals who have a passion for gifted education and summer programming.

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Academic Year in America – Field Staff Recruitment Coordinator
The AIFS Foundation’s Academic Year in America (AYA) program is one of the most respected high school exchange programs in the U.S. for over 30 years. AYA has community representatives, Local Coordinators, throughout the US who assist the program with family recruitment and student management. The Field Staff Recruitment Coordinator will assist with recruiting, screening and selecting qualified candidates. This role will work with survey tools and databases to assess and track the recruitment process. He/she will be responsible for developing and managing reports, tracking results and administering field staff benefits.

The right individual for this role will have strong customer service skills. Organizational skills are imperative. Excellent computer skills including Word and Excel are required. Database reporting is a plus. HR and/or Sales experience is preferred. The position will be required to work overtime.

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Academic Year in America – Regional Coordinator
The AIFS Foundation’s Academic Year in America (AYA) program is one of the most respected high school exchange programs in the U.S. for over 30 years. AYA is looking for an individual to fill one of our key roles as a Regional Coordinator. This role is responsible for the facilitation of our high school student’s year in the United States. The Regional Coordinator will begin with finding qualifying families to host our international students, placing the students with qualified families as specified by the set weekly and monthly quotas, and facilitating the student’s stay throughout the year in collaboration with our Local Coordinators throughout the United States.

The right individual will have experience in international exchange, a background in sales and customer service. Some counseling and facilitation of crisis management is helpful. Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills needed!! Flexible work schedule and extended days in the summer are imperative. Excellent opportunities for international travel.

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Au Pair in America – Community Relations Manager
Au Pair in America (APIA), established in 1986, is the first and largest organization to be designated by the U.S. government to offer a legal au pair program. The Community Relations Manager will be responsible for finding new host families and meeting sales targets through training and motivating the field network of 178 community counselors. The successful candidate will create and execute a strategic sales plan and collaborate with the marketing team to optimize APIA’s presence in the communities where we place au pairs.

The right individual will work with APIA community counselors to increase the size of their cluster through targeted advertising, public relations and training and development. Grow the host family network through increase referral programs including community counselors, current host families, and au pairs. Research and provide market data to assure APIA’s competiveness.
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Au Pair in America – Placement Specialist
Au Pair in America (APIA), established in 1986, is the first and largest organization to be designated by the U.S. government to offer a legal au pair program. The Placement Specialist is an essential role that works with host families facilitating the placement of their au pair. They will assist host families through the process of selecting their new au pair starting with the application process and ending with the placement, including finding applications of compatible au pairs through an online matching system, presenting them to the family via internet, email or mail, advising them on the VISA processes and cultural issues, and ending with the match of a family and an au pair.

The right applicant will be detail oriented and organized, be able to work independently and be a team player. Customer service and sales experience required. Must be able to handle multiple priorities and be able to work effectively on the telephone. Excellent verbal, listening and problem solving skills a must! Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, database systems, email, and the Internet helpful.
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Field Staff Recruitment Coordinator (AYA)
The AIFS Foundation’s Academic Year in America (AYA) program is one of the most respected high school exchange programs in the U.S. for over 30 years. AYA, a non-profit Foundation, has brought approximately 1,000 international high school students to the U.S. each year to live with an American host family and study at a local high school.

AYA has community representatives, Local Coordinators, throughout the US that assist the program with family recruitment and student management. The Field Staff Recruitment Coordinator will assist with recruiting, screening and selecting qualified candidates. This role will work with survey tools and databases to assess and track the recruitment process. They will be responsible for developing and managing reports, tracking results and administering field staff benefits.
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Claims Assistant (CISI)
The American Institute For Foreign Study, Inc. (AIFS) and its family of companies organize cultural exchange, educational and travel programs of the highest quality throughout the world for more than 50,000 participants each year. Our highest priority is the safety and security of our participants; all of our programs provide exceptional support services and comprehensive insurance policies through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). Since our founding in 1964, more than one million people have participated in AIFS programs worldwide.

CISI, the international insurance division of AIFS, is looking for a Claims Assistant to receive and prepare claims applications for their daily processing on behalf of student travel accident policies supplied to CISI clients. This individual will be responsible for daily receipt, preparation and maintenance of claims including opening daily mail, matching identification numbers and assessing eligibility of the claim. Scanning and sending claims to the claims management database through a file transfer program.
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Full Time - Academic Year in America (AYA)
Student Placement Manager

AYA is looking for an individual to join their management as a Student Placement Manager. The Student Placement Manager will be responsible for creating an annual student placement plan. This plan will need to include placement quotas, marketing strategies, and weekly goals for placement. This role will need to motivate and lead the Regional Director team and the Local Coordinators (field representatives) to reach their plan’s goals. The Placement Manager is also responsible for assisting with setting goals and coordinating Local Coordinator hiring efforts, setting and monitoring placement procedures as well as liaisoning with our international partners to solve placement issues.

The right person for this role will have a minimum of 3 years of management experience. International education experience is a must. Successful experience leading and motivating a team with placement or sales goals a plus. Flexible work schedule. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience writing an annual sales/placement plan a plus.

Please apply through the following link for further consideration.
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Full Time - National Society for the Gifted & Talented (NSGT)
NSGT HR Representative

The focus of this role is to provide human resources administration for the National Society for the Gifted and Talented. The individual will be a key element in assuring that all NSGT summer staff are paid accurately and timely. The NSGT HR Representative will also be responsible for maintaining and collecting all pre-hire paperwork after the offer letter is sent. The role will also provide periodic back-up support to AIFS for payroll, HRIS and benefits administration as well work on miscellaneous assigned projects for the corporate HR department. NSGT Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Distributing offer letters to all hired candidates
• Collecting all background releases and performing the checks
• Sending out verification of information forms for returning staff
• Distributing new hire packets to campuses
• Auditing all new hire paperwork
• Importing and enter all new hire data in HRIS system
• Maintaining up to date information in SLX
• Acting as the HR administrative liaison between SIG field staff and corporate
• Communicating all changes in staffing changes to payroll

AIFS Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Providing back up support to payroll and HRIS data entry when needed
• Bi-weekly filing
• Miscellaneous projects including administrative support for open enrollment, assisting with training and development administration, maintaining vendor files, and other assigned projects throughout the year.

The right individual will have 3-5 year experience as HR Administrator. ADP knowledge a ++. Excellent customer service skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. MUST have excellent organizational skills!!

Please apply to the following link. Please include salary requirements for further consideration.
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Full Time - Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG)
Program Administrator

The National Society for the Gifted & Talented (NSGT) is looking for an individual to work at our corporate office in Stamford to help to facilitate the students’ application process and assist with the administration of the Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG) program. The Program Administrator (PA) would be responsible for auditing the applications, following-up with any questions or concerns, and providing a top level of customer service to our parents and participants.

The right individual for this role will have strong database management and reporting experience. Written and verbal communications skills are essential. Proven record of customer service skills a must. Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task and a passion for our mission/program.

For further consideration please apply to the following link and include salary requirements.
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Full Time - Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG)
Program Director
The primary responsibility of a Program Director for the Summer Institute for the Gifted is to develop and successfully implement the program at assigned camp venues (approximately 4-5 campuses). These responsibilities include pre-summer planning, summer oversight and post-summer conclusions. This role will be actively involved in all aspects of running our 3-week session programs including but not limited to communication with parents, hiring of staff, implementing and developing curriculum, training and evaluation of staff, acting as the on-site director for one session, communicating with the on-campus liaison and budgeting.

The overarching goal of the Program Director is to ensure that SIG students have an enjoyable, productive, meaningful, safe, and secure three-week experience while attending Summer Institute programs.

The right individual for this role will have a master’s degree in education, experience working with gifted and talented programs and/or residential summer camp programs. Strong computer skills are a must. Excellent verbal and written communication and customer skills are imperative.

NSGT offers a competitive benefit and salary package including health, dental and vision as well as tuition reimbursement, fitness reimbursement, 401k and short and long term disability.

For further consideration, please include your salary requirements. Applications only accepted through the following link.
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Full Time - Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG)
Staffing Director
SIG programs are located at several colleges and private school campuses throughout the US including Princeton, Yale, Dartmouth, Boston University Academy, Emory and UCLA. NSGT is looking for a Staffing Director manage the recruitment, the on-boarding and the employee relations for over 800 temporary staff. The Staffing Director will work with our Program Director to fill the following positions for our three week programs - counselors, instructors, nurses and administrative staff. It will be essential for this person to partner with our Program Directors to assess and develop a recruitment plan. The Staffing Director will facilitate the recruitment process including creating job postings, developing and revising job descriptions, creating and implementing new hire training and development, employee relations, and facilitation of terminations and staffing issues to assuring the sessions are fully staffed for the three weeks.

We are looking for the Staffing Director to bring creativity and new ideas for recruitment of the staff. The right individual will have at least 3-5 years' recruitment experience and employee relations. Strong organizational and communication skills are a MUST. Ability to work summer weekends and extended hours. CAMP experience a PLUS.

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Full Time - Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI)
Customer Service Representative
This is a great opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment and grow in the insurance business. The customer service representative will primarily provide phone and administrative support to the department by fielding customer service phone calls from clients and medical offices worldwide. Administrative duties/support will consist of faxing, filing and retrieval and distribution of voice messages left for claims staff. The right candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills to deal with participants, clients, insurance company staff, sales staff and brokers.
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There are no temporary oppportunities available at this time.

Temporary - American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS)
Camp America – Orientation Staff Positions in Newark, NJ
Camp America, a provider of international staff to summer camps, seeks full and part-time orientation staff to work in Newark, NJ at our orientation that runs approximately from May 20th – July 2nd . Employees will have the opportunity to meet and make friends with university students from around the world while gaining valuable work experience and improving cultural understanding. This is the perfect seasonal job for those interested in the fields of international relations, foreign studies and languages, hotel management, travel and tourism, and more.

Positions may be as follows:

• Hotel Check-in
• Hotel Orientation
• Meet and Greet
• Airport Drivers**

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Temporary - American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS)
IT – Systems Support Technician
The American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS), one of the oldest, largest and most respected cultural exchange organizations in the world, is seeking an individual to work on the Stamford AIFS support desk temporarily. AIFS offers a small company environment and provides excellent internal customer service. The right candidate will show the desire to provide the top level of customer service to employees of all levels of computer experience.

The successful candidate will be able to provide support of a standard workstation configuration within the company. This includes set up of workstations and the ability to complete simple installations, support of all workstation software and hardware components, including strong Microsoft Office knowledge.
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Temporary - American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS)
Seasonal Positions in the AIFS Stamford Office
The American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) facilitates international exchange and educational programs throughout the world. Some of our programs include Camp America, College Study Abroad, Academic Year in America, AuPair in America and Summer Institute for the Gifted.

We are looking for individuals to assist us in the AIFS Stamford office during our high season in administrative, customer service and sales roles. Candidates applying for our seasonal positions will need to have strong attention to detail and excellent customer service skills. Previous administrative experience is a plus. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is a must. These positions will be required to work overtime and on weekends throughout the summer.

AIFS was nominated the the 4th best company to work for in Connecticut and offers flexibility, a casual work environment, and room for growth.
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Temporary - American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS)
Camp America - Airport Shuttle Drivers
Camp America, a provider of international staff to summer camps, seeks full and part-time Airport Shuttle Drivers to work out of a hotel located at Newark Airport from May 29st – July 1st . The Airport Shuttle Drivers are responsible for transporting small groups of participants between the airports and other transportation centers in New York City and the orientation hotel. A company van will be provided for this position. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

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Temporary - Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG)
Summer Positions
The Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG) is seeking applications for their many summer employment opportunities at campuses across the country. Positions include Academic Deans, Administrative Assistants, Counselors, Housemasters, Instructors, and more.
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Temp - Academic Year in America
Assistant Regional Director
AYA is looking individual to work full-time this summer from May – August to support our Regional Director team during high season. The Regional Director Assistant will be responsible for host family lead calling and follow up, corresponding with high schools, following up on missing paperwork and other administrative duties as assigned.
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Temp - Camp America
Orientation Staff
Camp America, a provider of international staff to summer camps, seeks full and part-time orientation staff to work in East Hanover, NJ from May 31st – July 1st . Employees will have the opportunity to meet and make friends with university students from around the world while gaining valuable work experience and improving cultural understanding. This is the perfect seasonal job for those interested in the fields of international relations, foreign studies and languages, hotel management, travel and tourism, and more.
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Would you like to "bring the world together"? Do you have a passion for international exchange? AIFS has excellent opportunities for individuals to bring cultural exchange to their community, work from home and earn extra money. Our Au Pair and Academic Year in America programs are looking for local representatives throughout the US to work with our host families and participants. Please click the following links for further information.

To view opportunities and to apply, visit Au Pair in America Community Counselors and Academic Year in America Local Coordinators.