International Program Coordinator & Academic Mentor

Job Title: International Program Coordinator & Academic Mentor (Dual Degree Programs)

We are expanding our International Education team and looking for an International Program Coordinator & Academic Mentor to support our Dual Degree Bachelor’s programs (Management, Economics, Law) in partnership with Key West University.

This role is a unique blend of student success, academic mentorship, and operational coordination. You will be the key link between prospective students, international partners, and our digital learning environment.

🎯 Who This Role Is For
You are a recent graduate, early-career professional, or current Bachelor’s/Master’s student aspiring to build a career in international education or academia.

You are a non-native Russian speaker with excellent Russian proficiency, OR a native Russian speaker with near-native English and international experience.

You want to combine student-facing work with hands-on academic and administrative experience.

You are organized, proactive, and comfortable communicating across cultures.

💼 Key Responsibilities

🔹 Academic Mentorship & Student Success (Core Focus)
Mentor and guide dual-degree students through their academic journey, providing support beyond standard tutoring.
Conduct introductory sessions, workshops, or guest lectures for students (depending on your academic background and expertise).
Support students with academic adaptation, study skills, and navigation of both MFUA and KWU requirements.
Serve as a point of contact for student inquiries related to program structure, deadlines, and academic policies.

🔹 Admissions & Partner Coordination
Process and qualify incoming leads in CRM; verify applicant data and guide prospects through the enrollment funnel.
Represent MFUA at Open Days, education fairs, and partner events; consult prospective students and parents.
Manage business correspondence with international universities and agents in English.
Prepare presentations, brochures, and informational materials for partners and applicants.

🔹 Administration & Documentation
Maintain student records, track academic progress, and monitor financial compliance.
Process official documents (enrollment orders, transcripts, European Diploma Supplements).
Update CRM/Moodle databases and generate regular reports.

✅ Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree required (completed OR currently in progress). Master’s degree (or current enrollment) is a strong advantage and opens opportunities for academic mentorship/teaching.

Languages:
English: Upper-Intermediate (B2) or higher – confident written and spoken communication (interview includes English assessment).
Russian: Excellent proficiency (written & spoken) – ability to explain complex information clearly. Non-native speakers with strong Russian are encouraged to apply.

Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, public speaking confidence, and cross-cultural communication abilities.

Experience: Prior experience in education, student services, event coordination, or international exchange programs is a plus.

🎁 What We Offer
Real Impact: Be the face of an international dual-degree program; build a portfolio of cases and gain in-demand EdTech skills.

Career Growth: Clear pathway to Project Manager or Program Director roles; opportunity to develop as an academic mentor/instructor.

Mentorship & Training: Direct guidance from senior leadership, ready-to-use templates, and access to internal knowledge base. We train you on product and tools.

Comfortable Office: Metro-accessible location, coworking space, free coffee, fitness discounts, table tennis, massage chair.

Employment: Independent Contractor Agreement / Service Agreement during probation → permanent employment contract. Corporate SIM card provided.

📩 How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with brief answers to these 3 questions in your cover letter:
🔹 Why are you interested in international education / EdTech?
🔹 Your English proficiency level?
🔹 Share one idea: how would you attract prospective students to a dual-degree program? (1–2 sentences)

📩 Interviews conducted online or in-office (Mon–Fri, 11:00–17:00 MSK).