Program Officer, CBYX

Under the supervision of the CBYX Senior Program Officer, the Program Officer implements and administers day-to-day CBYX programming for both American and German participants. 

General duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

We're looking for the right candidate, not the perfect candidate. That's why we encourage you to apply if you're interested in the role and believe you'd be an asset to our team, even if you don't check every box below: 

• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency, as required for designation as an Alternate Responsible Officer under 22 CFR Part 62. 
• Advanced intermediate proficiency in German required, including the ability to translate academic transcripts and certificates. 
• Ability to take accountability for multiple assignments and projects simultaneously, prioritize workload, organize, and make decisions in a deadline-driven environment.
• Extraordinary attention to detail, particularly with records, documents, and payments where accuracy is non-negotiable. 
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate outcomes and problem-solve. 
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a proactive, flexible, and inventive approach. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of stakeholders across borders, time zones, and cultures.
• Strong analytical skills, good judgment, and critical thinking skills. 
• Comfort with event and travel logistics, including managing multiple vendors and deadlines at once. 
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion. 
• Ability to provide excellent customer service, both internally and externally. 
• Ability to exhibit a collegial attitude and excel within a collaborative working environment. 
• Strong ability to communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, within a multicultural environment. 
• Commitment to professionalism and professional development. 
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite – Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Excel. 
• Interest in and commitment to the mission of Cultural Vistas.  

Having one or more of the following will really catch our eye:

• Experience working in a cultural exchange, educational, or international relations environment. 
• Working knowledge of SEVIS and DS-2019 issuance.
• Experience with event planning, group travel, and logistics.
• Experience with Salesforce or another CRM platform.
• Knowledge working with one or more LMS platforms.
• Proficiency with Zoom or other virtual meeting tools.