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We are recruiting for the following positions starting this summer:
Program Assistant
Position Start Date: September 1, 2025 (with possibility of prior training period*).
The Borromini Institute (TBI), an initiative of Gustolab International, is currently looking for a PROGRAM ASSISTANT to work full time in its office in central Rome. This is a one-year contract intended to start in the Summer of 2025 and subject to renewal in the Summer of 2026.
*Possible paid training period between June 15-July 31 and full-time contract starting Sept. 1, 2025.
The PROGRAM ASSISTANT will support the Director in planning and implementing academic programs.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Working with Director to help to plan future programs, including writing proposals and budgets, corresponding and meeting with potential partners and clients
- Overseeing drafting of program plans, program budgets, rosters and calendars
- Working with the Faculty to coordinate syllabi, curricular planning and program activities.
- Correspondsing directly with program representatives from US universities with whom we have partnerships
- Acting as the point person for incoming students during the pre-departure phase (sending all pre-departure group communications; coordinating and participating in Welcome Zoom/individual student meetings; collecting all necessary pre-departure documentation; preparing any necessary immigration/internship documentation; preparing the Google Drive folders and Program Plan with all relevant student materials and documents.)
- Coordinating Program Orientation sessions, moderating discussions by members of the staff team aimed at preparing students for the practicalities and challenges of their study abroad experience
- Occasionally attending conferences and study abroad fairs as a representative of the Borromini Institute
- Contributing to content-generation for website and social media
- Using and updating TBI’s Hubspot CRM regularly
Depending on the background and interests of the candidate, occasional classroom and on-site teaching responsibilities may also be included in the job description.
The ideal candidate is creative, easy-going and detail-oriented. It is essential that the candidate be a team-player, and 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.
Required Qualifications and Education
- English mother tongue preferred with good written and spoken Italian
- Holds a University degree
- Minimum 1 year of demonstrated experience in an international education setting
- Proven ability to coordinate and manage events for students with attention to detail
- Flexibility and demonstrated ability to excel in fast-paced environments
Application Details
- 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.
- Position Start Date: September 1, 2025 (with possibility of training period in July).
- We appreciate every application received, but please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted
To apply please fill out this application form and upload your CV as requested.
Internship Coordinator
The Borromini Institute (TBI), an initiative of Gustolab International, is currently looking for an INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR to work part time in its office in central Rome. This is a short-term CoCo contract intended to follow the project of summer internships and be completed between May 2 and July 30, 2025 but successful candidates may be asked to continue long term.
The TBI INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR will follow the students enrolled in INT101, introducing and providing feedback on their assignments, interfacing with the placement partners and assisting the students in any needs they have relating to the internships.
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:
- Leading small group tutorials on marketing, scheduling, reporting, resume-writing, LinkedIn profiles, and public speaking;
- Reading and correcting student assignments such as journal entries and reports;
- Curating final symposia
- Communicating in Italian with placement partners regarding student performance
- Assisting in promotion of the TBI Internship program through photographs, blogposts, social media, etc.
- Accompanying students on occasional visits to other sites and excursions.
Required Qualifications and Education
- Italian mother tongue preferred with good English
- University degree
- Experience in an international education setting
- Flexibility and demonstrated ability to excel in fast-paced environments
- Proven ability to coordinate and manage events for students with attention to detail
Application Details
- 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.
- Position Start Date: July 2, 2025
- We appreciate every application received, but please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted
To apply please fill out this application form and upload your CV as requested.
Human Rights Advisor
The Borromini Institute (TBI), an initiative of Gustolab International, is currently looking for an HUMAN RIGHTS ADVISOR to work part time in its office in central Rome. This is a short-term CoCo project intended to establish the cluster’s curriculum and direction. It may be followed up with a teaching and ongoing advising role, to be determined upon completion of the project.
The TBI HUMAN RIGHTS ADVISOR will draft syllabi, advise on program plans, help recruit faculty and in general curate the HRL Human Rights Laboratory academic cluster.
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:
- Leading small group tutorials on marketing, scheduling, reporting, resume-writing, LinkedIn profiles, and public speaking;
- Reading and correcting student assignments such as journal entries and reports;
- Curating final symposia
- Communicating in Italian with placement partners regarding student performance
- Assisting in promotion of the TBI Internship program through photographs, blogposts, social media, etc.
- Accompanying students on occasional visits to other sites and excursions.
Required Qualifications and Education
- English mother tongue preferred with good Italian
- Relevant experience in the field of Marketing and Communications, ideally in cultural or educational fields
- University degree
- Minimum 1 year of demonstrated experience in an international education setting
- Flexibility and demonstrated ability to excel in fast-paced environments
- Proven ability to coordinate and manage events for students with attention to detail
Application Details
- 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.
- Position Start Date: June 15, 2025
- We appreciate every application received, but please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted
To apply please fill out this application form and upload your CV as requested.
Media Technology Advisor
The Borromini Institute (TBI), an initiative of Gustolab International, is currently looking for an MEDIA TECHNOLOGY ADVISOR to work part time in its office in central Rome. This is a short-term CoCo project intended to establish the cluster’s curriculum and direction. It may be followed up with a teaching and ongoing advising role, to be determined upon completion of the project.
The TBI MEDIA TECHNOLOGY ADVISOR will draft syllabi, advise on program plans, help recruit faculty and in general curate the GLI Technology, Media and Design academic cluster.
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:
- Leading small group tutorials on marketing, scheduling, reporting, resume-writing, LinkedIn profiles, and public speaking;
- Reading and correcting student assignments such as journal entries and reports;
- Curating final symposia
- Communicating in Italian with placement partners regarding student performance
- Assisting in promotion of the TBI Internship program through photographs, blogposts, social media, etc.
- Accompanying students on occasional visits to other sites and excursions.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- English mother tongue preferred with good Italian
- Relevant experience in the field of Marketing and Communications, ideally in cultural or educational fields
- University degree
- Minimum 1 year of demonstrated experience in an international education setting
- Flexibility and demonstrated ability to excel in fast-paced environments
- Proven ability to coordinate and manage events for students 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.
- Position Start Date: June 15, 2025
- We appreciate every application received, but please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted
To apply please fill out this application form and upload your CV as requested.
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
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 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.
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.
