Senior Program Coordinator, CET Florence
This position is hired in Italy by Italica Academy srl, the partner organization of CET Academic Programs (CET) and Academic Travel Abroad, Inc. (ATA). Established in 1998, Italica Academy specializes in operating educational programs in Italy. CET and Italica Academy have worked together to operate study abroad programs in Italy since 2001.
If you’re hired, this is what we’ll offer you with a few of our benefit highlights:
- Salary range: €24.000 – €29.000 net per year; offered salary is commensurate with experience
- 26 days of Personal Time Off, 12 holidays, all fully paid
- 5 months of paid parental leave (any parent, for birth or adoption)
- Annual insurance for work-related injuries
Position Overview
The Senior Program Coordinator reports to and works in close collaboration with the Resident Director to organize the CET Florence program. The Senior Program Coordinator also leads short-term custom programs which typically operate between May and July. The Senior Program Coordinator may be asked to lead a custom program based outside of Florence.
Attributes of the ideal candidate are flexibility, dedication, and enthusiasm for working with students and for the field of international education. Candidates are advised that this is a time-consuming, challenging position. CET is looking for a candidate willing to commit to a 1-year contract, with the possibility of a contract extension thereafter.
We’re looking for…
- Bachelor’s degree, in any field
- Unrestricted European Union or Italian work authorization
- Advanced proficiency in Italian and English
- Experience living, working, and/or studying abroad in Italy, preferably in Florence
- Professional experience advising or mentoring students, preferably in the field of international education or study abroad
- Ability to establish and maintain positive professional relationships and communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and staff
- Cultural sensitivity and a commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Excellent time management skills and ability to manage conflicting priorities
- Ability to take initiative and use good judgement when solving problems
- Experience with Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) preferred
- Experience with Salesforce or other CRM platform preferred
- Willingness to wear different hats and occasionally work irregular hours
- Patience, flexibility, positive attitude, and a sense of humor
To Apply
Please include your resume with a cover letter to our application form. In the application form, select “Senior Program Coordinator - CET Florence”. Applications missing any of these components will not be considered.
The successful completion of a background check, including three professional/academic references, is required for this position.
Application deadline: We encourage applicants to send their materials as soon as possible and before our deadline on 16 July 2025.