The Institute of International Education, Office for LAtin America is pleased to announce the position: Country Coordinator for Mexico.
The Country Coordinator for Mexico supports the EducationUSA advising network throughout Mexico by promoting U.S. higher education throughout Mexico to foster bilateral student mobility and advance the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ (ECA) public diplomacy efforts.
In collaboration with the Regional Educational Advising Coordinator (REAC), the Country Coordinator assists in the provision of resources and training for advisers, monitors annual strategic plans, liaises with local secondary and tertiary education institutions to promote U.S. higher education opportunities, identifies innovative platforms and tools to reach out to non-traditional audiences, liaises with U.S. institutions of higher education to facilitate recruitment and admission of foreign students and increase student mobility, provides program and administrative support to the Regional Educational Advising Coordinator.
Requirements
- Minimum of an undergraduate degree, preferably from an accredited U.S. college or university or with considerable educational experience in the United States. Master's preferred.
- Comprehensive understanding and ability to describe and compare U.S. and Mexican educational systems.
- Knowledge of both U.S. and Mexican cultures with experience living, working, or studying in both.
- 3-5 years of professional experience, preferably in international education, program management or a related field.
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish.
- Strong interpersonal communication, analytical, written and oral presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office, social media and other Web 2.0 tools.
- Strong organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- FM3 or FM2 if applicable.
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Please submit in a single PDF file the following documents:
• Résumé in English (one page only)
•Cover Letter
•3 Professional references including: name, organization, position, phone, email and years known.
To Elizabeth Arredon
