Program Monitor
A not-for-profit corporation, The Council for Educational Travel, USA (CETUSA) is seeking a Program Monitor for our Training and Internship division.
CETUSA Training and Internship programs are designed to allow international professionals, students, and recent graduates to come to the U.S. and take part in an internship or receive training in their chosen career fields at a U.S. host company. Our programs provide international participants with opportunities for professional development, insight into American know-how, and a greater understanding of American culture.
Job Description
Program Monitor oversees the assigned participants’ internship or training program while maintaining compliance according to J-1 Trainee/Intern program rules and regulations. The position requires superior customer support with heavy phone and computer usage.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following.
- Welcoming and coordinating participant arrivals to the U.S. through email exchange and creation of Arrival Orientation Guides.
- Communicate with the CETUSA Insurance Specialist to ensure that insurance is secured for the correct program duration; notify the Insurance Specialist if any changes occur in program dates.
- Collect and provide feedback about arrival quiz, midpoint, and final evaluations for all programs.
- Contact host companies to vet them for program transfers or extensions.
- Conduct host company research as a part of the vetting process.
- Review DS-7002 Training Plan according to program rules and regulations for transfers or extensions.
- Troubleshoot issues that arise between a participant and their host company in a sensitive manner.
- Maintain participant records in the SEVIS database, CETUSA database, and corresponding Excel sheets.
- Conduct safety checks for participants located in areas that are impacted by severe weather.
- Create, send, and monitor participant responses for monthly check-in surveys.
- Promote cultural activities and through Mail Chimp or Social Media campaigns.