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Form of workWho We Are
Participate Learning is a B Corporation located in Chapel Hill, N.C., that partners with K-12 schools and districts to provide cultural exchange teachers, global education support services, and language immersion programs in Spanish and Mandarin. We offer purpose-driven work in a collaborative environment, a flexible and open culture, and encourage employees to pursue their professional and personal passions. 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.
Love What You Do and Why You Do It!
Participate Learning uses business as a force for good to connect teachers and students through global education programs. We are currently recruiting candidates searching for inspiring, fulfilling work who want to join us on our mission to unite our world through global learning.
Position Summary
Participate Learning’s teacher program recruits, selects and supports over 1200 international teachers working in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, and beyond. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about supporting the administrative needs of the Visa & Legal department serving the international teacher program at Participate Learning. You will report to the Visa Manager. In your day-to-day activities you are prompt and skillful at answering inquiries, precise at data entry, file management, and supportive in visa processing.You will work closely with program participants as well as internal clients, supporting administrative activities related to J-1 visa processing. You are skillful and reliable at collecting, tracking, organizing, and analyzing data, and producing reports as needed. Most of all, you are excited about being part of and supporting an incredibly dynamic group of professionals who are committed to broadening the cultural experiences of students in our region to build the next generation of global leaders.
QualificationsKey Competencies
2+ years of post-secondary education and/or experience in a professional setting.
Meets requirements for U.S. Department of State ARO (Alternate Responsible Officer): U.S. citizen or permanent resident and background check.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Positive attitude and be able to work effectively in a team.
Highly organized and efficient, with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and follow direction.
Skill to problem solve independently, using knowledge of Participate Learning’s policies and guidelines as well as own work experience and judgment and to identify appropriate resources.
Spanish and/or Mandarin language skills are nice to have, but not required.
Use of office equipment including, but not limited to, photocopiers, scanners, printers, fax, etc.
Proficient use of MS Office, Google Suites and other platforms.
Attention to detail and excellent organization skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to learn/effectively use applications or software (i.e. Salesforce, Sunapsis).
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information and difficult interactions in a professional and courteous manner.
Key Measures
Meets deadlines for given tasks.
Communicates effectively and works well with other staff members.
Produces high-quality work.
Participate Learning evaluation process.
Individual, team, and company growth.
Due to the nature of our work with teachers and schools, COVID-19 vaccine/booster is a requirement for new hires, however, the company will consider accommodations for disability and religious reasons.
