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Did you study or intern abroad and want to pursue it as a career? Do you want to dip your toes into this fascinating career field but can’t get an entry-level experience without experience? Why not start your career at Learn International!
We are always looking to expand our team, and throughout the year we look for enthusiastic, creative and qualified individuals to fulfill roles within our team. Learn International welcomes those with experience working with people from various backgrounds, enjoy the nature of international education, be culturally sensitive and, let’s be honest, good craic!
Location: Newbridge, Ireland
Reports To: Director of Programme Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: €50,000 – €55,000 per annum
Position Overview:
Learn International, a leading organisation dedicated to fostering global understanding and providing transformative international education experiences, is seeking a highly experienced, strategically-minded, and results-oriented Custom & Faculty-Led Programme Operations Manager.
This critical leadership role will be instrumental in guiding our dynamic team responsible for the development, planning, and execution of high-quality, customised study abroad programmes tailored to the unique academic objectives and pedagogical approaches of our partner institutions. The Operations Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring that each programme not only meets the stringent educational requirements of our partners, but also provides enriching, culturally immersive, and truly transformative experiences that leave a lasting positive impact on participating students.
This position requires a proactive individual with exceptional organisational capabilities, proven leadership skills, a deep understanding of the complexities of international education, and a strong commitment to excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Management:
Programme Development & Oversight:
Budgeting & Financial Management:
Process Improvement & Compliance:
Stakeholder Engagement:
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Location: Newbridge, Ireland
Reports To: Director of Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: €55,000 – €60,000 per annum
Learn International is seeking a highly organized, people-oriented, and strategic Manager of Internship Operations to lead our growing internship placement department. The Manager is responsible for overseeing the successful placement of university students (primarily from the United States) into internship positions across Ireland. These internships take place during the summer months and typically range from 4 to 8 weeks in duration.
This individual will manage a team of Internship Placement Coordinators, ensuring that student profiles are carefully matched with suitable host employers, and that all logistical and administrative elements are efficiently executed. The Manager will also lead the strategic expansion and quality assurance of our host employer network, ensure compliance with health, safety, and legal guidelines, and play a critical role in shaping the student internship experience.
This is a hands-on, leadership-level position requiring strong operational oversight, mentorship, cross-cultural communication skills, and a deep understanding of the Irish employment landscape.
Candidates must be based in Ireland and have full work authorization.
Core Function: To effectively lead, manage, and develop a team of Internship Placement Coordinators, ensuring the smooth and successful placement of students in suitable internship opportunities. This includes establishing a high-performing team environment and ensuring departmental objectives are consistently met.
Detailed Responsibilities:
Core Function: To strategically oversee and execute the end-to-end internship placement process, ensuring that all students are provided with high-quality and relevant internship opportunities that align with their academic and career aspirations. This involves a deep understanding of student needs, effective coordination of the placement process, and proactive problem-solving.
Detailed Responsibilities:
Core Function: To strategically cultivate and maintain a robust network of high-quality host employers across diverse sectors in Ireland, ensuring a consistent supply of meaningful internship opportunities for students. This requires proactive outreach, effective relationship building, and a deep understanding of employer needs.
Detailed Responsibilities:
Core Function: To ensure the academic integrity, ethical sourcing, and overall quality of all internship placements, and to provide comprehensive support to students throughout their internship journey. This involves close collaboration with academic staff, proactive student support initiatives, and a commitment to continuous program improvement.
Detailed Responsibilities:
Core Function: To continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the internship placement process through the development of streamlined workflows, the effective utilization of technology and data, and a commitment to maintaining accurate and compliant records.
Detailed Responsibilities:
Core Function: To proactively identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks associated with internship placements, and to ensure full compliance with all relevant legal, ethical, and safety regulations.
Detailed Responsibilities:
We are a leading Study Abroad program provider dedicated to delivering transformative international education experiences to University students. Our mission is to facilitate academic excellence, cultural immersion, and personal growth for students worldwide. As we expand our team, we seek passionate individuals committed to supporting students throughout their study abroad journey.
As an Internship Programmes Coordinator, you are responsible for the effective coordination, delivery, and continuous improvement of international internship and experiential education programmes. Your work supports both student success and institutional objectives through programme development, student services, logistics, and risk management.
You will manage the full student support process, including application review, documentation collection, and ongoing communication. You will oversee the internship placement process—from building and maintaining host company partnerships to matching students with suitable placements and monitoring their progress to ensure a high-quality experience for all parties.
In addition, you will coordinate all logistical aspects of programme delivery, including pre-departure communications, orientation planning, housing arrangements, transportation coordination, and insurance provision. You will also support the planning and execution of non-placement activities such as cultural excursions and events, ensuring all elements align with the programme’s objectives and timeline.
During and after the programme, you will collect and analyze participant feedback to identify strengths and areas for improvement. Your insights will inform internal reporting and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of programme quality and effectiveness.
Finally, as part of a rotating schedule, you will provide 24/7 emergency support to students abroad, responding swiftly and appropriately to incidents, coordinating with relevant parties, and ensuring student safety and well-being.
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Length of Placements
Role requirements
* For virtual placements. Normal business hours are in the Irish time zone, GMT+1 in the summer. Interns must be available to speak in-person with their supervisor for at least 1-2 hours per day, Monday-Friday. The rest of the work schedule can be flexible.
** Application fee of €95 still applies. Accommodation fees for in-person placements are at the intern’s own expense.
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