Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Conference Coordinator / Conference Registrar in NY

The International Baccalaureate (www.ibo.org) is a non-profit educational organization offering curriculum and assessment worldwide. IB is a recognized leader in the field of international education. IB Programmes encourage students to be active learners, well-rounded individuals and engaged world citizens.

The North American regional office of International Baccalaureate provides a wide range of services to IB World Schools and to prospective schools that are interested in our programs. In addition, IB North America offers a full array of professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators throughout the year.

The IB North American regional office of International Baccalaureate currently located in New York, NY is looking for a:

Conference Coordinator / Conference Registrar Band Level 8 = $33,000 - $37,400

Prospective and authorized schools that wish to offer the IB Programmes must send faculty to professional training workshops. The conference coordinator will liaise with hotels, vendors, programme staff, faculty and delegates to plan the logistics of teacher training workshops.

The position will also have the overall responsibility for processing a school’s request for enrollment in IB North America workshops.

The Conference Coordinator / Conference Registrar is responsible for:
  • Responsible for all communications with faculty leaders and staff
    for upcoming IB North America workshops
  • Creating and maintaining accurate workshop reports, volunteer
    database, and other workshop related documents while coordinating the
    logistics for 4 – 6 workshops annually
  • Provide workshop leaders with appropriate material for their subject
    session
  • Provide exceptional customer service onsite to workshop
    participants, faculty leaders and staff
  • Financial responsibility for accurately processing all invoices and
    expense claim forms from faculty leaders related to workshops
  • Act as a support system for conference registrar during peak
    registration periods

Requirements:

  • A combination of experience, education, and training that would provide the level of knowledge and ability required for the position
  • Meeting planning experience desirable
  • Excellent communication skills – both written and oral
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel and database)
  • High level of organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Skilled in using standard office equipment
  • Ability to work independently and as part as a dedicated team
  • Must have a flexible work schedule and be willing to work extended hours

Application Process:

Please submit a curriculum vitae/resume with a cover letter outlining your interest in, salary requirements and qualifications for, this particular post to:

Human Resources Department
International Baccalaureate North America
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 240
New York, NY 10115

E-mail: ibnahr@ibo.org

**INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED