Program Coordinator

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Description of the Position

The Program Coordinator (PC) is a full-time position. The PC is responsible for the operations of CET custom programs in Prague, which are customized programs developed specifically for various universities in the United States. The PC is also responsible for supporting other team members on CET’s standard semester programs - Central European Studies, Business and Economics, or Film Production - as needed). Custom programs typically run all year, with most running during the months of March-July.

Main tasks:

• Prepare and plan custom programs from the initial proposal review to vendor bookings and calendar planning.
• Support students in various aspects of their study abroad experience
• Implement the program once students and faculty arrive in Prague.
• Facilitate academic and cultural understanding of the Czech context
• Design and implement engaging extra-curricular activities and excursions

Other important aspects of the position:

• PC must be prepared to travel within the Czech Republic on weekend excursions and internationally on longer excursions (up to a week) to neighboring European countries (Slovakia, Poland, Germany, Austria etc). Program is planned well in advance.
• PC writes program-related emails and reports, handles various on-site tasks and emergencies, and hosts US faculty visitors
• PC collaborates with custom program faculty leaders on-site to implement program activities and manage any requests that conflict with the final proposal
• PC meets with students frequently to help them adjust to life in the Czech Republic
• Candidates are advised that this is a time-consuming, challenging position since one of the main responsibilities of the PC is to assist students in their adjustment to a new culture and help them to maximize their learning opportunities. The successful candidate will have outstanding people skills and will thoroughly enjoy working with students.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Program coordination:

• Work closely with various University partners, its staff and faculty, to coordinate the core program courses
• Help plan and implement semester schedule, activities, and study trips
• Handle appropriated funds and work according to a budget
• Plan and participate at the orientation sessions and other program activities
• Maintain office hours and meet frequently with students to serve their needs

Serve as Liaison

• Serve as language and cultural resource to students
• Assist students as they adjust to life in the Czech Republic
• Communicate regularly with CET's head office in Washington DC on all issues relating to the programs
• Respond in an appropriate and effective manner in stressful situations
• Support the Prague team in upholding all CET's policies

Requirements, In Order Of Priority

• MA in one of the respective fields: cultural studies, art history, international relations, political science, entrepreneurship, law, history, etc.)
• BA will be considered if the candidate has work experience relevant to the position
• Fluency in English and Czech is required
• Be a legal resident of the Czech Republic or have the right to work legally in the Czech Republic. CET does not provide work visa.
• Ability to remain calm and project authority during crises or stressful situations
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Work independently
• Excellent oral communication and writing skills
• Experience with intercultural communication and collaboration, sensitivity to cultural differences and student needs
• Willingness to wear different hats and maintain flexibility toward program responsibilities
• Background in working with American students or studying at a US university (not required but preferred)
• Undergraduate teaching, advising, or mentoring experience (not required but preferred)

Benefits Of The Position

• Extra holidays
• Food stipend
• Prague public transport travel pass
• Work phone and computer
• Flexible work hours
• Work-related travel
• Friendly team
• Interesting, flexible and diverse work in multicultural environment
• Everyday opportunity to actively communicate in English

Qualified candidates should submit the following:

• Résumé ( CV)

• Formal cover letter that outlines your qualifications and experience and where you first heard about the position Letter with “CET Custom Program Coordinator” in the title

• List of three references

Applications missing any of these components will not be considered.

TIMELINE:

Applications can be submitted until Monday, 2nd of February 2025. Suitable candidates will be invited for an in-person interview after this deadline. Program Coordinator ideally in March (the date can be negotiated).

Contract for one year with expected extension.