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Intercultural Services Assistant Job
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| Employer Name: Global Immersions, Inc |
SpiderID: 2371260 |
| Location: Belmont, Massachusetts |
Date Posted: 7/15/2008 |
| Wage: negotiable |
Category: Education/Teaching/Training |
| Job Code: ISA |
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| Number Of Openings: 1 |
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Job Description:
Assist the Intercultural Services Director and her virtual staff in the Homestay Division of Global Immersions, Inc. Ideal for someone seeking to gain experience in international marketing, international education, business development, public speaking, foreign student advising, cross-cultural counseling, intercultural training, intercultural negotiation, and diversity management.
The scope of responsibilities includes, but is not limited to the following:
Assist in placement and support of international students with American hosts;
Co-facilitate and facilitate new student orientations;
Assist in recruitment of new homestay hosts including home visits and host orientation training; maintaining host database
Assist in intercultural problem solving with clients, students and hosts using cross-cultural counseling and negotiation skills;
Assist in planning and facilitation of host events
Educate potential clients on homestay services;
Communicate (e-mail and phone) with domestic and international clients and hosts;
Perform administrative duties as required.
Job Requirements:
Strong analytical skills
Ability to think strategically and develop creative solutions to research challenges
Excellent organizational skills
PC literate (Microsoft Word, Excel and Access, PowerPoint)
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a wide range of individuals
Detail oriented
Experience/understanding of Asian cultures (China, Korea and/or Japan required)
Experience abroad (living, studying and/or working)
Bilingual (a plus but not required)
Team player with a strong work ethic
Creative and flexible
Strong oral and written communication skills
Self-directed and self-motivated
Previous relevant experience/internships a plus
Reliable
Professional accountability
Bachelors degree required plus 2 years work experience (International Education/Business or Affairs preferred)
Car (required)
Job Criteria:
Start Date: August 1, 2008
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: 2
Education Required: Bachelors
Overnight Travel: None
Vacation Time: 2 weeks / year
Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Casual Dress
Company Profile:
Founded in 2000, Global Immersions, specializes in Homestay living and customized English Language training for foreign executives, students and young professionals.Our multilingual team of specialists offer services that support current global Human Resource trends. As Bostons leading Homestay company, we arrange safe, comfortable, home-based accommodation that gives visitors the opportunity to interact with American individuals and families. Our Fluency Division offers one-on-one English Business Language training for international executives working in the U.S. or with U.S. counterparts.
Today, we serve over 1,000 individuals annually from more than 50 countries. Our programs provide our clients with the skills necessary for future success in the global business community.
Contact Information:
| Contact Name: Jeanne Fahey |
Company Type: Employer |
| Company: Global Immersions, Inc |
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| City: Belmont |
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| State: Massachusetts |
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Web Site: http://www.globalimmersions.com
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