Part-Time Assistant Program Coordinator

Role Summary

The Assistant Program Coordinator is responsible for attending to all logistical needs for a specific TL (Tomorrow’s Leaders) cohort including academic follow up, internship follow up, registration, US semester, graduation services, ticketing and transportation.

He/she will coordinate logistics for workshops and seminars offered for the needs of the relevant TL cohort.

Additionally, he/she will complete all necessary forms to document student progress and compliance to grant requirements.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Conducts weekly meetings with students to monitor their academic progress & their attendance of activities

Prepares events (logistics, transportation, catering, multimedia)

Follows up on internships (civic and professional) done by scholars: receives and checks internship certificates and reports

Attends workshops, trips, and events organized for TL students

Resolves routine questions and problems, and refers more complex issues to the Program Coordinator

Follows up on dorms issues relevant to MEPI TL Scholars

Maintains the process to apply / renew Lebanese annual residency permit for MEPI – TL students

Periodically collects information from students to coordinate their travel  itinerary, airport pick-up, travel notifications, and plans for university breaks (winter/summer)

Provides logistical support (transportation)

Supports the Program Coordinator with the US Semester abroad requirements: visa procedures, ticketing, housing, registration and transfer of credits processes

Monitors the general welfare of TL students upon arrival to LAU and during their studies (health and insurance coverage)

Performs any relevant additional task assigned by the Program Coordinator and Director

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor degree

Minimum of 2 years of experience, preferably in an administrative capacity

Possess the nature and qualities to work with youth

Passion about working with international students

Resourcefulness, resilience, and openness to diverse views

Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects & tasks

Interested candidates should email their CVs with a letter of interest outlining the applicant’s relevant experience to vacancy6@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.

Closing date for accepting applications is Friday, April 19, 2019.

CVs should include the exact month and year while listing the candidate’s professional experience and educational history. 

No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.