The Student Services Officer supports students throughout their study abroad journey, from initial inquiry and program selection to pre-departure orientation and ongoing support. They collaborate with internal teams and university coordinators to manage academic, visa, and health and safety matters for students in their assigned region.
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POSITION TITLE
Student Services Officer - Francophone & Central Europe, Africa, & The Middle East
DEPARTMENT
Student Services
REPORTS TO
Student Services Supervisor – PreDeparture Processes
FLSA STATUS (Exempt or Non-exempt)
Exempt
COMPENSATION
$45000 – $52000
LOCATION
Washington, DC Area Based or Remote (excluding New York or California)
DATE
November 2026
POSITION SUMMARY
Student Services Officers (SSOs) are primarily responsible for supporting students from the time they express interest in an ISEP study, intern, or volunteer abroad program through the completion of their program. They work with students to choose appropriate programs that meet their academic and personal goals, advise on the application and course selection processes, prepare students to depart for their programs, and provide support while on program.
Each SSO is assigned to one regional advising team and is expected to maintain up-to-date knowledge on the universities and program opportunities located within their region. SSOs also provide support in the areas of health and safety procedures and operations, visa education and transcript facilitation. Daily duties will be triaged amongst regional advising team members based on individual student needs.
PRINCIPAL RELATIONSHIPS
External: Students, University coordinators on ISEP member campuses, parents
Internal: Assistant Director of Student Services, University Relations Directors and Managers, Marketing, IT, Finance
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct outreach and advising with prospective students in order to help them select an appropriate program (or programs), with the objective to convert a maximum number of leads to completed qualified applications
Advise students placed at a program in their region on course selection and program acceptance and other processes
Respond to inquiries from students, campus coordinators, and parents in a timely manner and with a high level of customer services in order to facilitate application completion and student retention throughout the student journey
Serve as primary point of contact for students in the pre-departure stage, delivering predeparture orientations and assisting with academic, cultural, and visa matters
Address student concerns that arise during programs, working in collaboration with ISEP's Member Relations team and Host University Coordinators on university campuses. This may require being involved in matters of health and safety.
Maintain knowledge on a variety of regionally based programs for student support purposes. Collaborate consistently and effectively with ISEP's University Relations Managers to ensure knowledge is up to date.
Maintain knowledge on ISEP's internship programs hosted in collaboration with The Intern Group; answering student and coordinator questions related to full-time internship opportunities
Work directly with students and university coordinators in the areas of health and safety, health insurance requirements, diversity and inclusion, or other general operations
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree
2 or more years’ work experience in student advising, higher education, international education, study abroad, international program administration, or related areas
Travel, study and/or work experience abroad
Outstanding time management skills and customer service acumen
Excellent cross-cultural communication and student relations skills
Ability to handle detail and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
Ability to collaborate effectively in a highly team-oriented environment and culture
Proven effective engagement with stakeholders at multiple levels
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience using a CRM
Experience with advising and/or counseling
Knowledge of and experience working with cultures and higher education institutions in Europe, Africa, or the Middle East
French Language Proficiency
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