WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to Washington, D.C. and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than half a million students annually to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world – and themselves – in new ways.
Reporting to the Senior AVP, Curriculum and Academics, the Academic Affairs Associate maintains the course information displayed on the WSHE website. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of courses (archiving old courses, adding new ones, and editing existing ones as necessary) through a regular review of host university websites and through proactive communication with WSHE program managers. It is a focused, detail-driven role that is not customer-facing, with training and support from a stable, long-tenured team. Other academic course-related projects are to be undertaken as necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain courses in GRS: entering in new courses, archiving old courses, editing existing courses as needed
- Regularly review host university websites worldwide to identify course changes at the source, including sites not in English
- Liaise with program managers to ensure clear communication about course changes and updates
- Support course-related marketing projects (tagging programs by Area of Study, Academic Guides, etc.)
- Support Academic Records with transcripts-related tasks as needed
Skills and Qualifications:
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong critical thinking skills: the ability to notice when something does not follow the usual pattern and adjust accordingly
- Curiosity about how universities and courses are structured across different countries
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proven record of effective and efficient prioritization of multiple tasks
- Experience working independently, with excellent time management and use of appropriate technology
- English proficiency (B1+)
Education, Experience, and Training:
- Associate degree, Bachelors preferred
- Experience studying, living, or working abroad
- Minimum one year of related relevant professional experience
Work Perks:
• Fun & driven environment.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, accidental death and dismemberment, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance.
• +10% of gross salary as food stamps.
• 1 paid volunteer day & 25 PTO* days to start – accrue up to 28 over 3 years, 4 mental health days, and 5 bereavement days.
• Statutory Holidays by Mexican Federal Labor Law.
• Tuition reimbursement up to five thousand, two hundred fifty dollars annually or one thousand dollars towards professional certification annually.
• Flexible work schedule providing on-site and hybrid opportunities.
• Encouraged participation in our Employee Resource Groups and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion council.
• Fitness opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid statutory parental leave.
WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides is committed to building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
WorldStrides will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, J-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Select seasonal roles may consider students on J-1 or F-1 visas.
Skills Required
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum one year of related professional experience
- Experience studying, living, or working abroad
- English proficiency at B1 level or higher
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively and efficiently
- Ability to work independently with excellent time management
What We Do
WorldStrides provides educational travel and experiences to more than 530,000 students a year. Founded in 1967 by a middle school social studies teacher from Chicago, the company has since grown to become a leader in experiential learning for students of all ages throughout their lifetime learning journey. In addition to domestic and international travel and study abroad programs, WorldStrides offerings include performing arts, sports, language immersion, career exploration, and service-learning. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world – and themselves – in new ways. Our global team is 1,500+ strong, united by a passion for what we do. We work with students, parents, and teachers, and behind the scenes too, to deliver experiences that transform lives. Let's get out there - together! Community Guidelines We are happy to address questions you may have, but in order to foster a vibrant and useful online community, we’ve outlined a few guidelines to be followed when posting on the WorldStrides and affiliated brands' social channels . Any comments that are in violation of the guidelines will be removed, and repeat offenders may be blocked. Comments will be removed if they contain: • Profane, inappropriate, threatening or offensive language; • Violations of copyright or intellectual property rights; • Purposefully untrue or misleading statements; • Comments that are meant to derail or hijack constructive conversations; • Personal information of community members or WorldStrides employees; • Posts that link to potentially harmful sites.
