J-1 Visa Program Manager

Global Teaching Partners • Remote California, CA

10d • Remote

About The Position

ITES is seeking a Program Manager who will be an integral member of our close-knit team. You will have the opportunity to support ITES teachers in and around San Francisco, California. This position is remote but does require the candidate to be situated locally and requires the use of a vehicle to visit schools within San Francisco County.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of practical technology usage and immersion
• Ability to work with highly diverse populations
• Ability to assist ITES teachers in providing appropriate educational opportunities to children
• Ability to develop and sustain productive working relationships
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and assignments
• Driver’s license
• Reliable transportation
• Comfortable speaking to people from diverse backgrounds, engaging with them, and getting to know them as you guide them through this process.
• Patience and kindness are the most important characteristics you can have.
• Need to build strong relationships with them by listening and caring.

Nice To Haves

• Candidate to be situated locally in San Francisco, California.
• Comfort with driving and flexibility with travel are essential.
• Comfortable with travel and flexible travel arrangements as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a localized team member, responsible for communicating with a cohort of J-1 Cultural Exchange Teachers, school site administrators, and relevant stakeholders, in line with J-1 program regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with ITES teachers, school administrators, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support J-1 processes before, during and after the teachers’ program in line with Department of State regulations.
• Support teachers with arrival logistics; liaising with local resources and stakeholders to ensure that all teachers receive a comprehensive level of service and are prepared to teach effectively in schools in the United States.
• Maintain effective documentation of classroom visits, teacher communication, and other data.
• Maintain efficient and organized communication through phone, email, and other channels with teachers, school administrators, team members and stakeholders.
• Coordinate, communicate and collaborate with our team members domestically and internationally to best support the ITES teacher community, school administrators, and relevant stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level