Academic Affairs Associate

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Calle 56 - Num 444-A por 33 y 35, Colonia Centro Merida Yucatan · Calle 56 - Num 444-A por 33 y 35

Posted Aug 19, 2026

Temporary
Hybrid
General Administration - Higher Ed

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Job description

Company Introduction

WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to Washington, D.C. and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than half a million students annually to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world – and themselves – in new ways.

Reporting to the Senior AVP, Curriculum and Academics, the Academic Affairs Associate maintains the course information displayed on the WSHE website. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of courses (archiving old courses, adding new ones, and editing existing ones as necessary) through a regular review of host university websites and through proactive communication with WSHE program managers. It is a focused, detail-driven role that is not customer-facing, with training and support from a stable, long-tenured team. Other academic course-related projects are to be undertaken as necessary.

Responsibilities:

Maintain courses in GRS: entering in new courses, archiving old courses, editing existing courses as needed
Regularly review host university websites worldwide to identify course changes at the source, including sites not in English
Liaise with program managers to ensure clear communication about course changes and updates
Support course-related marketing projects (tagging programs by Area of Study, Academic Guides, etc.)
Support Academic Records with transcripts-related tasks as needed

Skills and Qualifications:

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong critical thinking skills: the ability to notice when something does not follow the usual pattern and adjust accordingly
Curiosity about how universities and courses are structured across different countries
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proven record of effective and efficient prioritization of multiple tasks
Experience working independently, with excellent time management and use of appropriate technology
English proficiency (B1+)

Education, Experience, and Training:

Associate degree, Bachelors preferred
Experience studying, living, or working abroad
Minimum one year of related relevant professional experience

Work Perks:
• Fun & driven environment.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, accidental death and dismemberment, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance.
• +10% of gross salary as food stamps.
• 1 paid volunteer day & 25 PTO* days to start – accrue up to 28 over 3 years, 4 mental health days, and 5 bereavement days.
• Statutory Holidays by Mexican Federal Labor Law.
• Tuition reimbursement up to five thousand, two hundred fifty dollars annually or one thousand dollars towards professional certification annually.
• Flexible work schedule providing on-site and hybrid opportunities.
• Encouraged participation in our Employee Resource Groups and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion council.
• Fitness opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid statutory parental leave.

WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides is committed to building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

WorldStrides will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, J-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Select seasonal roles may consider students on J-1 or F-1 visas.