Exchange Program Specialist

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with public and private academic institutions and organizations across Egypt to distribute information and coordinate inquiries about Amideast’s various exchange programs
• Respond to inquiries from prospective exchanges programs participants in a timely manner
• Assist in identifying, screening, and educating participants about Amideast’s various exchange programs
• Assist in the review of applications to determine program eligibility in selecting exchange program semifinalists for interviews
• Arrange interviews of semifinalists and coordinate interview logistics
• Communicate with candidates to update them on application status, selection, and rejection
• Communicate regularly with program finalists to provide updated information about program content
• Oversee logistics for pre-departure orientations for students on selected programs, including visa applications, local orientations, and departure and travel information
• Provide administrative and logistical support for exchange programs including making housing arrangements and other administrative tasks
• Connect and communicate with program Alumni to update the Alumni database
• Organize alumni events with Exchange department staff and Alumni