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FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Overview

The Financial Controller will have responsibility for the accounting and financial control of EUSA LLP, a multicurrency not-for-profit Limited Liability Partnership.  The role will be based in South Kensington, London.

Reporting Relationships

Financial Controller will report to Finance Director.

Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for:

• Maintaining all accounting records (e.g. cash book, sales ledger, purchase ledger, general ledger) using a sophisticated multicurrency accounting package (IRIS Exchequer).
• Production of monthly management accounts and commentary on actual to budget comparisons.
• Managing company credit card accounts and staff expenses.
• Instructing and liaising with the outsourced payroll provider on staff and salaries and payroll taxes.
• Liaising with tax authorities in Europe and USA.
• Raising invoices & performing the credit control function with clients.
• Managing supplier payments & queries
• Production of accurate cash flow predictions.
• Production of annual audit file, Financial Accounts and liaising with auditors.
• Serve as the Finance contact point for European and US sites
• Other assignments and projects as required

Profile and Requirements

The candidate should be a graduate qualified accountant or finalist.

Technical skills required:

• Ability to understand multicurrency accounting
• Excellent spreadsheet skills
• Ability to grasp complex concepts and detailed rules
• Able to work confidently with accounting systems and interfaces
• Experience of IRIS exchequer would be useful

Other relevant strengths:

Planning

• The ability to plan and prioritise work effectively

Quality of work:

• High level of accuracy
• Appropriate attention to detail
• Willingness to set ambitious performance targets and strive to achieve them
• Ability to correctly interpret and follow instructions

Communication skills

• Able to communicate concisely and with clarity in writing and in person.

Initiative and Creativity

• Work effectively on own initiative with minimal supervision, and remain focused.
• Use initiative to find efficiencies and better solutions.
• Anticipate problems appropriately and solve them.

Professional Manner

• Able to work with students, student supervisors, clients, and service providers in a professional manner and build professional relationships.

Team-player

• Work and interact in a way that shows good team spirit/team player
• Willing to work in colleague support / service role

To Apply

Please email curriculum vitae and cover letter outlining relevant experience and suitability for the role (including details of salary requirements) to Nigel Martin, Finance Director, at financerecruitment[at]eusa-edu.com (replace [at] with @) by end of business 31 October 2011.

About EUSA

EUSA is a small, global, not-for-profit internship organization. We specialize in customized, academically directed internship programs in London, Dublin, Madrid, Paris, and Geneva. In addition to internship placement and coordination, EUSA provides program development and management, customized academic coursework, student accommodation and program safety, as well as student life and social activity coordination. EUSA’s dynamic team in Europe and the United States works with more than 50 university partners and places about 2,000 students per year across a broad spectrum of industries and organizational settings. All of our programs are customized based on the needs of our university partners.

Working for EUSA

With locations spread across six time zones and individual jobs that vary from accountancy to dealing with a middle of the night phone call from a student who needs emergency assistance, it may seem difficult to generalize about “EUSAns.” But there are common threads: we are hard working, eager to learn and teach about living in different cultures (many of us are live and work far from our country of birth), adaptable, innovative, dedicated to our students, and…fun!

The most frequent answer to the question “What do you like about working for EUSA?” is “My colleagues and our students.”  The respect and care we show our students, our commitment to helping them find the right career path has translated to an organization that ensures that its people are doing what they love and are valued and respected for their unique perspectives and abilities.

EUSA offers competitive salaries and benefits, a generous vacation policy, challenging work, and warm, friendly work environment. If you are interested in working for EUSA please see our current vacancies (above) for available opportunities and application instructions.

EUSAns on EUSA

“My colleagues are an amazing bunch of dedicated and fun people. The best thing is hearing from past students and knowing we have made a difference in their lives.” Kate Duffy
“EUSA has an amazing family feel.” Lisy Knepper
“In terms of my daily work, my favorite thing is the contact with students. But also I like the EUSA community- the people are flexible, kind; I feel very supported.” Nuria Velazquez
“My job is constantly changing and developing and I have great colleagues.” Tom Kelley
“My favorite thing about EUSA is the organization itself – it’s very human and the people are wonderful. It's also fun to be able to propose ideas and then carry them out.” Almendra Staffa-Healey

Past Vacancies

The application deadline for these positions has passed. We are no longer able to accept applications or answer queries about these positions.

DUBLIN DIRECTOR

Overview

The Dublin Director is directly responsible for the successful planning, progress, and completion of all EUSA Programs in Dublin, Ireland. Major responsibilities include - but are not limited to: direction of EUSA office and staff of 2-6 (depending on season); broadening internship opportunities, overseeing successful internship process, relations with partner universities; student housing; student health and safety; orientation and advising; programming academic calendars and faculty recruitment;. The Dublin Director carries out and participates in EUSA-wide projects and activities as requirements and resources dictate.

EUSA’s Dublin programs are in high demand, with interest from both university partners and their students continuing to grow. The Dublin office is fast paced, and the team prides itself on its adaptability, consistent program quality, and student satisfaction. The Dublin Director will be overseeing the implementation of EUSA’s overall strategy of managed growth with an emphasis on maintaining the quality of our programs and internships. Spring and summer 2012 will see the Dublin team providing high quality internships and programs – including housing, academics, emergency support, social programming, and logistics – to over 400 students, its largest enrolment ever.

This position is based in Dublin.

Reporting Relationships

The Dublin Director reports to the Operations Director

The Dublin Program Manager, Dublin Administrator, and Dublin Placement Managers report to Dublin Director

Accountabilities

• Ensure programs run as requested by the partner university including oversight of program direction, internship placement, academics, emergency support, cultural events and logistics
• Leadership and direction for all aspects of Dublin operations

Responsibilities

• Manage Program, Placement, and Administrative staff including internal performance management process
• Manage internships, maintaining quality and broadening of opportunities
• High level contribution to Dublin growth strategy
• Oversee academic services in Dublin by recruiting faculty, arranging classroom space and academic materials for programs that include an academic component
• Screen and select staff, including regular intake of seasonal staff
• Screen and select appropriate housing for students
• Provide cultural and professional orientation for students upon arrival, and continue to provide support throughout the program
• Assist in student emergencies and responsibility for student safety throughout the program
• Plan and host visits from partner universities as well as EUSA colleagues
• Monthly financial reporting
• Ensure the compliance with local laws and keep the Operations Director informed of changes in local legislation
• 24-hour emergency on call duty shared with other team members

Duties

• Timely communication with students, partner universities, parents, EUSA University Relations in Boston and EUSA Management
• Prepare updated costs for program delivery on an annual basis
• Quality assurance assessment of programs
• Update orientation presentations, pre-departure, and arrival handbooks and Dublin related website content
• Assist Placement Team with student internship placement as required
• When appropriate, participate in finding new university partners for Dublin and EUSA in general
• Other reasonable duties as required

Travel

• A minimum of 1-2 weeks in the US in spring and autumn for on-campus orientations and placement meetings
• Some travel for internal meetings in Europe (about 1 week per year)

Profile and Requirements

The role demands someone with demonstrated people management skills, experience working directly with university students, and a thorough understanding and commitment to the value of academic internships for students, universities, and employers.

• Ability to work legally in Ireland
• Demonstrated people management skills, able to motivate and manage a diverse team
• Intercultural skills
• Bachelors degree required, a graduate degree is desirable
• Understanding of the US higher education system is essential; some
• Experience in study abroad is desirable
• Familiarity with Dublin
• Knowledge of FileMaker Pro, Macintosh preferred
• Understanding of all aspects academic internship programs, including student life
• Excellent written and spoken English; other European languages desirable

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Overview

The Operations Director works closely with the Executive Director to supervise and support sites and program delivery. The Operations Director will also, in coordination with the Executive Director and University Relations Director, ensure that programs transition smoothly from planning to delivery to follow-up.

The Operations Director works across all of EUSA's sites, both in a direct supervisory capacity and ensuring coordinated execution of projects and initiatives.

The Operations Director will be a member of the Management Team and will work closely with the other members of the Management Team to develop, implement, and improve operational systems, processes, and policies in support of EUSA's goals

This position is based in London.

Reporting Relationships

The Operations Director reports to the Executive Director.

Site Directors report to the Operations Director.

Accountabilities

• Strengthening and sustaining EUSA wide operational systems, guidelines and processes to support the effective and efficient operation of programs
• Coordinated and cooperative program planning and delivery process with University Relations
• Thorough preparation and planning for all visa compliance issues

Responsibilities

• lncreased effectiveness and efficiency of sites through improvements to coordination and communication
• Coordinating and driving implementation of initiatives
• Long term planning with a focus on achieving operational excellence

Duties

• Develop and maintain operational guidelines to support the delivery of academic internship programs across sites
• Ensure that contracted services are delivered, including academics
• Manage program/student capacity in sites
• Forecasting student numbers, tracking attrition rates
• Production of accurate program budgets
• Determine operational viability of proposed programs
• Work in conjunction with site directors on temporary staffing requirements
• Provide troubleshooting and crisis management support to site teams
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of visa requirements and immigration issues
• Hold annual Site Director meetings
• Produce monthly status reports on site activity
• Liaison with Academic Director on academic matters to support delivery and future planning
• Participation in Academic Advisory Committee meetings
• Review and provide input to ongoing reviews of EUSA documentation and website
• Develop a working knowledge of Health, Safety, and Security requirements across sites to support routine and crisis operations
• Other reasonable duties as required.

Travel

Travel to the sites at least once a year and then on an as needed basis. Travel to Boston for coordinating meeting with University Relations at least once a year. Attendance at conferences as and when required.

Profile and Requirements

The role demands a confident, experienced manager with the authority to manage site directors, excellent organizational, and interpersonal skills, and

• bachelor's degree or equivalent
• significant experience managing multi-site teams
• knowledge of European and US higher education,
• experience with implementing programs and working directly with students
• an understanding of all aspects academic internship programs, including student life
• excellent written and spoken English; Spanish and French are desirable
• knowledge of FileMaker Pro, Macintosh preferred
• entitlement to work in the UK

UNIVERSITY RELATIONS TRAINEES

These positions provide candidates with an excellent overview of EUSA, a great introduction to international education, an opportunity to learn first-hand about the field of study abroad and a chance to work with academic leaders. Ideally we are looking for one individual to support the university relations managers and another to support the marketing and development manager.

This is a 6 month position that commences mid June 2010 and culminates mid December 2010.

 

UNIVERSITY RELATIONS MANAGER

Reporting to the University Relations Director, the University Relations Manager for the Boston office will assist US colleges and universities in establishing and maintaining academic internship programs throughout Europe.  This job involves collaboration with university offices to develop and manage programs. Travel to various universities around the U.S. to attend study abroad fairs and hold information sessions is an integral part of helping with marketing and recruiting efforts. The position will also provide support to the University Relations Director, which involves maintaining the program database, liaising with European offices and helping to keep the office well organized and running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support partner relationships and current programs
• Cultivate new partner relationships
• Assist University Relations Director and Marketing & Development Manager in program and materials development.
• Support partners with students recruitment and marketing initiatives

Duties

• Provide customer support to university partners
• Manage and update EUSA documents
• Manage database (FileMaker Pro)
• Contribute ideas and suggestions for the strategic development of EUSA
• Attend conferences related to the field
• Travel to US universities and colleges
• And other such reasonable duties as may be required

Travel

Anticipate 40 – 60 days of travel per year, mainly domestic with some international travel required.

Profile and Requirements

The candidate must be skilled in organization, multi-tasking and time management. The ideal candidate will be familiar with Microsoft Office and FileMaker Pro database software. Suitable candidates should be detail oriented and enthusiastic with the ability to work with people of all ages and levels (students, parents, employers, university officials and colleagues). The candidate should also maintain a degree of flexibility with regards to the ever-changing nature of the role itself.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two to three years of experience in international education and/or higher education
• High level of professionalism and maturity
• Interested in study abroad, enthusiastic, and energetic
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure; attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize a heavy workload and maintain productivity during "down time"
• Proven record of initiative, follow through, and achievement; self starter
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• IT Skills: Proficient with MS Office, FileMaker Pro

Additional, desired:

• Previous experience in partnership/relationship management
• Knowledge of French and/or Spanish languages a plus

 

MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

The Marketing and Development Manager will establish and grow academic internship programs in line with organizational goals. This job involves collaboration with university offices to develop programs and new business opportunities. An integral part of the position will be to manage marketing efforts through campaigns, collateral and conference attendance. The position will also provide support to the University Relations Director and the Information Director.

Reporting Relationships

• Marketing & Development Manager reports to University Relations Director
• Marketing & Development trainee/ intern reports to Marketing and Development Manager

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with University Relations and Information Director on the development of marketing strategy
• Marketing materials development
• Cultivate new partnerships
• Represent EUSA at conference and meetings
• Identify opportunities for program growth in existing partnerships

Duties

• Identify prospective partnerships based on institutional needs and culture
• Manage and attend conferences related to the field
• Manage program proposals
• Maintain current information in database (FileMaker Pro)
• Contribute ideas and suggestions for the strategic development of EUSA
• Travel to US universities and colleges
• And other such reasonable duties as may be required

Travel

Anticipate 60 – 80 days of travel per year, mainly domestic with some international travel required.

Profile and Requirements

The candidate must be trustworthy and outgoing; easily able to build relationships with new people. Suitable candidates will be detail oriented and enthusiastic with the ability to work with people of all ages and levels (students, parents, employers, university officials and colleagues). The ideal candidate will be skilled in project management. The candidate will need to maintain a degree of flexibility with regards to the ever-changing nature of the role itself.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, Masters preferred
• Five to seven years of experience in international education and/or higher education
• Marketing background
• Genuine interest and ability to help solve problem for partners and EUSA
• Proven record of initiative, follow through, and achievement; self starter
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure; attention to detail
• Previous experience in relationship building
• High level of professionalism and maturity
• Interested in study abroad, enthusiastic, and energetic
• Ability to self manage
• IT Skills: Proficient with MS Office, FileMaker Pro

 

PARIS PLACEMENT MANAGER

The EUSA Paris Placement Manager is based in Paris and works directly with the Paris Program Director.  The Placement Manager’s chief responsibility is finding internship placements for students throughout the year, as well as helping to manage the students’ internship throughout the experience: from interviewing potential students, to finding the appropriate internship placement, to ensuring a positive experience throughout the internships.

Responsibilities

Duties

• Assisting internship placements and internship management, including resolving any problems that might come up and determining the best possibilities and actions
• Participating in orientation and workshops to prepare students to their internships
• Finding new companies and contacts for potential internships
• Updating Filemaker Pro Database
• Responding to student's questions and email queries, including incoming and potential students, regarding EUSA Paris program and internship possibilities
• Preparation, translation and updating of various EUSA documents
• General office management: Checking phone messages and responding in a timely manner, post office and other errands as needed, petty cash
• On-call 24/7 to troubleshoot emergencies (to be shared with the Paris Director)

Profile and Requirements

• Educational requirements: Bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of educational systems in US and in France is very important.
• Years of work experience. 1 to 2 years essential (ideally in France)
• Relevant industries: education, administration, academia, international companies.
• Languages: French (ideally fluent) and English (intermediate acceptable).
• Software or other technical skills: Strong knowledge of Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Filemaker not necessary.
• Candidate must be a French or European Citizen, or otherwise entitled to work in France.

Travel

Some travel may be required to the USA/London.