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Positions Open with our Team in Rome

We are currently recruiting candidates for three important positions open in Fall 2024 at our headquarters in Rome’s historic center.

Operations Manager will assist the Director in office management, compliance, budgets, bookings and payments, program activity vouchers. Preferred candidates are mother-tongue Italian speakers with good English and proven office experience. Read More
Development and Outreach Officer will oversee marketing and communications, manage website content, newsletter, and social media, launch and implement outreach campaigns and follow up with leads, manage promotional events such as Open Houses, Symposia, and Alumni travel, and participate in general team activities. Preferred candidates are English mother-tongue with excellent English writing skills, good written and spoken Italian, and marketing experience. Read More
Student Services Assistant will be the first point of contact with students in Rome and thus a key presence from orientation to departure. Among their responsibilities, they will coordinate check in, accompany students on excursions, provide information and advice about free time activities, work with TBI interns to update calendars and trip proposals. Preferred candidates are English mother-tongue with excellent English writing skills, good written and spoken Italian, and marketing experience. Read More

OPERATIONS MANAGER

The Borromini Institute (TBI), an initiative of Gustolab International, is currently looking for a full-time Operations Manager for its office in central Rome. This is a one year, full time contract.

The Operations Manager will assist TBI’s Director in coordinating, organizing, and facilitating on-site operations in collaboration with TBI staff. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, staff supervision, facilities management, financial and secretarial tasks, data entry and maintenance, and intervention in matters of bureaucracy and legal compliance.

This position also requires on-call and crisis management duties outside of office hours in the case of student emergencies too serious to be resolved by frontline student service staff.

The ideal candidate is easy-going and detail-oriented. It is essential that the candidate be a team-player, willing to work on a variety of important tasks when required, even when they may not fall within this job description. As a small company we rely on transparency and candid communications and collaboration.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assisting in day-to-day operations of facilities; opening and closing procedures, answering phones, ensuring that equipment is maintained and supplies are ordered, delivered and paid for.
Participating in on-site/virtual training in workplace safety (and/or renewing training already received if needed)
Assisting the Program Manager during student conduct hearings and cases
Assisting with pre-departure preparations and planning activities, in particular creating Activity Vouchers
Participating in weekly team meetings in person or remotely
Assisting the Director in questions of compliance
Overseeing staff contracts and payments
Overseeing office management including opening and closing (either in person or ensuring that staff is organized and available to do so)
Overseeing staff scheduling and availability
Keeping track of budgets and making payments in coordination with TBI accountants
Negotiating bookings and payments with providers
Maintaining the prima nota accounts file
Rigorously maintaining Hubspot Colleagues and Colleague Types
Filling in as the responsible person when the Director is out of town

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Mother-tongue Italian with fluency in English
Minimum 2 years of demonstrated operational experience, possibly in an international setting
Demonstrated experience with crisis management preferred
Flexibility and demonstrated ability to excel in fast-paced environments
Proven ability to coordinate and manage events for large groups with attention to detail
Supervisory experience a plus
Proven ability to work well under stressful conditions
Experience with living and working in Italy and Rome
Familiarity with Google Workspace (Hubspot experience a plus)

Details and Application

Gustolab International is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As such it prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or parental status, or disability in any of its policies, programs, and services.
Applicants must have residency in Rome and be in possession of Italian working papers
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Ref. to the Italian Private Schools National Contract at the corresponding level
Position Start Date: November 6, 2024
We appreciate every application received, but please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted
To apply please fill out this form and upload your CV as requested.

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DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

The Borromini Institute (TBI), an initiative of Gustolab International, is currently looking for a TBI Development Officer for its office in central Rome. This is a one year, full or part time contract.

The TBI Development Officer will oversee outreach, marketing and communications, manage TBI’s website content, newsletter, social media and other marketing tools.

The ideal candidate is creative, easy-going and detail-oriented. It is essential that the candidate be a team-player, willing to work on a variety of important tasks when required, even when they may not fall within this job description. As a small company we rely on transparency and candid communications and collaboration.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Designing and directing marketing campaigns to increase our enrollment
Targeting and liaising possible academic customers, especially Study Abroad Advisors in US universities
Negotiating and closing contracts for programs in Rome and other Italian destinations where we run excursions
Overseeing the structure and content of TBI websites, social media, newsletters and other marketing materials
Working with TBI’s technical support to resolve issues on organization’s digital media platforms
Coordinate and manage promotional events such as Open Houses, Symposia, Alumni travel and the like.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

English mother tongue preferred with fluency in Italian
Relevant experience in the field of Marketing and Communications, ideally in cultural or educational fields
University degree in marketing
Minimum 2 years of demonstrated marketing experience in an international education setting
Flexibility and demonstrated ability to excel in fast-paced environments
Proven ability to coordinate and manage events for large groups with attention to detail

Details and Application

Gustolab International is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As such it prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or parental status, or disability in any of its policies, programs, and services.
Applicants must have residency in Rome and be in possession of Italian working papers
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Ref. to the Italian Private Schools National Contract at the corresponding level
Position Start Date: November 6, 2024
We appreciate every application received, but please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted
To apply please fill out this form and upload your CV as requested.

APPLY

STUDENT SERVICES ASSISTANT

The Borromini Institute (TBI), an initiative of Gustolab International, is currently looking for a TBI Student Services Assistant for its office in central Rome. This is a one year, full or part time contract, subject to renewal.

The TBI Student Services Officer will assist the TBI Program Manager in coordinating, organizing, and facilitating TBI’s on-site academic programs. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to social, academic, volunteer, student conduct, immigration, orientation, trips and academic faculty and staff coordination. As frontline contact for the students the TBI Student Services Officer will be responsible for answering student queries and occasionally accompanying students on excursions including overnight and (very rarely) weekends

This position also requires on-call and crisis management duties outside of office hours in the case of low-level student emergencies, and coordinating with TBI Operations Manager when emergencies are serious. The ideal candidate is easy-going and detail-oriented. It is essential that the candidate be a team-player, willing to work on a variety of important tasks when required, even when they may not fall within this job description. As a small company we rely on transparency and candid communications and collaboration.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assisting with pre-departure preparations and planning activities
Assisting in student check in and check out
Overseeing and participating in orientation sessions and meals
Acting as daily frontline point of contact with students
Chaperoning day trips to sites in the surrounding area
Connecting students to on-site academic, medical and mental health resources
Being a responder in case of emergency
Reporting and logging incidents via internal systems
Assisting the Program Manager during student conduct hearings and cases
Participating in weekly team meetings
Participating in content-generation for website and social media

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Relevant experience in the field of Higher Education, International Education, or Student Development
Mother tongue English speaker with excellent Italian language skills
Excellent communication skills, in both oral and written English and Italian
Proficient in use of web, email, word processing, and Google platforms, internet and social media.
Minimum 1 year of demonstrated student service experience in an international education setting or student affairs capacity.
Experience living with or working with students (in a counselor, residence life, student affairs, or related student mentorship role) preferred
Demonstrated experience with crisis management preferred
Flexibility and demonstrated ability to excel in fast-paced environments
Experience with living and working in Italy and Rome
Proven ability to coordinate and manage events for large groups with attention to detail
Proven ability to work in a relaxed but focused work environment with a diverse and inclusive team

Details and Application

Gustolab International is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As such it prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or parental status, or disability in any of its policies, programs, and services.
Applicants must have residency in Rome and be in possession of Italian working papers
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Ref. to the Italian Private Schools National Contract at the corresponding level
Position Start Date: November 6, 2024
We appreciate every application received, but please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted
To apply please fill out this form and upload your CV as requested.

APPLY

CURRICULAR INTERNSHIPS

Curricular Internships at the Borromini Institute

The Borromini Institute is a new academic organization which provides educational opportunities for students both in and outside the classroom and support for institutions and faculty-led programs. It was born as an initiative of Gustolab International, a key player on the scene of international education in Italy. Borromini Institute’s core business depends on coordinated efforts of the management team, faculty, and learning facilitators to carry out engaging academic programs. The Borromini Institute is duly committed to sustainable practices and diversity, equity and inclusion.

There are three internship periods with the Borromini Institute available every year. All internships typically last two to three months, depending on the intern’s overall availability, for a total of 150 working hours. As a Curricular Internship, the position is unpaid and we will work with your affiliated academic institution to accredit this professional experience in your academic transcripts.

The Borromini Institute’s 2025 Curricular Internships sessions are as follows:

Session I: 13 January – 30 April 2025

Application deadline: 1 December 2024

Session II: 5 May – 30 July 2025

Application deadline: 1 April 2025

Session III: 1 Sept – 12 Dec 2025

Application deadline: 15 July 2025

The ideal candidate is easy-going and detail oriented. It is essential that the candidate be a team-player, willing to work on a variety of important tasks when required, even when they may not fall within this job description. As a small company we rely on transparency and candid communications and collaboration. The list of responsibilities below in both English and Italian is only a guideline.

Responsibilities

booking and organizing tours and trips
coordinating collateral program activities and extracurricular excursions for international students in Italy
establishing relationships with suppliers, vendors, and the larger public
back office and archive management
engaging with international students
cooperating in the creation of academic excursions outside of Rome for groups of international students in Italy
providing support in organizational, administrative, and secretarial activities
providing support in the preparation of teaching materials

Skills

excellent communication skills, in both oral and written Italian and English
strong computer processing skills including experience with web, email, Microsoft office, and Google platforms
demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues and interact diplomatically and constructively with providers and stakeholders.
Ability to take initiative on tasks and show an aptitude for problem solving

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Mansioni

attività di prenotazione e organizzazione tour e viaggi;
coordinamento di attività collaterali alla didattica per studenti internazionali in Italia;
rapporti con fornitori e con il pubblico;
gestione di back office e di archivio;
interfacciare con studenti internazionali;
cooperare nella realizzazione di viaggi formativi di gruppo per studenti internazionali in Italia;
supporto nell’attività di segreteria organizzativa e amministrativa;
supporto nella redazione di materiali didattici.

Requisiti

Ottima conoscenza della lingua inglese scritta e parlata (requisito fondamentale).
Ottima conoscenza del PC, Google Drive, e del pacchetto Microsoft Office.
Buone doti comunicative, relazionali e di organizzazione.
Spirito di iniziativa, organizzazione e attitudine al problem solving.

If you are interested in applying, please submit your CV and cover letter through the form below.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Borromini Institute is an equal opportunity employer. Borromini Institute policy prohibits discrimination with respect to employment, and any of the terms, conditions, or privileges thereof, on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical or common condition), age, disability, marital status, familial status, partnership status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Borromini Institute administers all employment decisions and other personnel actions or programs in a nondiscriminatory manner based on employee work performance, skill, and conduct, among other factors.