Admissions Intern

Description

Love What You Do and Why You Do It! 

Participate Learning is a force for good that connects teachers and students through global education programs to foster human understanding and create peace around the world. We offer purpose-driven, challenging work in a collaborative environment, a flexible and open culture.

What You’ll Do:

The Admissions Intern will report to a  Senior Admissions Specialist and will support the Admissions department with administrative needs and any other task relevant to the selection process of our international teachers.  We are looking for an intern who is keen to learn about the international education arena and J-1 cultural exchange programs while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced business environment.  Bilingual language proficiency (Spanish/English) is a plus, but not required.

Expected average number of hours per week:

Fall and Spring: 10-15 

Summer: May include opportunity for up to 40 hours per week, May-August, working with other departments.

Requirements

Experience You Bring:

General administrative support:

• Creating and maintaining files
• Organizing the file room
• Preparing, receiving, or sending mailings
• Data entry in Salesforce database
• Assisting different members of the Admissions team as needed

Admissions support:

• Reviewing and entering teachers’ application documents 
• Following up with unresponsive applicants via email or telephone
• Teachers’ video editing
• Responding to inquiries via email or telephone
• Diverse Licensure tasks:  printing, scanning, compiling, alphabetizing documents.
• Reviewing applications submitted for program participation
• Editing content in document pages or team procedures as required by the team needs.
• Licensure-related tasks as required by the Licensure Team Lead.
• Collaborate with different Admissions projects as needed

About You:

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have a positive attitude and be able to work effectively in a team with high work ethic values.
• Must be highly organized and efficient, with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and follow direction.
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus, but not required.
• Computer skills:  MS Office, MS Word and MS Excel required.  Google documents/Zoom.
• Pursuing or recently completed Bachelor's degree in international studies, languages, education, or related field preferred.
• Preference for a current college junior or senior.

What You’ll Love About Us: 

Participate Learning is a B Corporation headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC, that partners with K-12 schools and districts to provide cultural exchange teachers, global education, and language immersion programs in Spanish and Mandarin. As part of our B Corp commitment, one of the essential measures of the success of our business is the positive impact we make on our employees. Our work inspires everyone to be change agents, bringing more empathy and connection to the world.