Student Coordinator (City Manager)

Atlantis, part of the CEA CAPA family, is hiring City Managers (Student Coordinators) to act as a group leader, managing all things logistics, planning extra curricular activities and many other tasks related to our student's experience pre-health abroad observation programs across Europe this summer of 2026. We are looking for Student Coordinators in Croatia for the following regions:

• Zabreb
• Split

You must have excellent communication in Croatian and English to be successful in this role.

Position Summary

The Student Coordinator position is part of the Atlantis team and allows you to have the unique opportunity to contribute to the continued success of Atlantis’s mission while also working within the broader CEA CAPA community.

This position is a seasonal, full-time, contract position with a pre-established start and end date. It is required that candidates are able to attend a 4-day online training, plus a 13-day in-person training in Italy prior to the program start date (dates below).

Responsibilities

The job duties listed below are not all inclusive of what the employee may be responsible for. Other duties may be assigned as needed:

Pre-Program:

• Complete required online and in-person training in Italy (Online dates: 7th - 10th April, In person dates: 13th - 25th April)
• Collaborate with the Senior Operations Team to review program details and logistics.
• Coordinate with hospital, housing, meal, and excursion providers to organize & finalize arrangements of your programs
• Participate in preparation calls and ensure all necessary communications are sent to students and partners.
• Prepare and distribute welcome materials to students.

During Program:

• Lead in-country orientation for students and ensure smooth logistical operations, including organizing, and coordinating transportation, excursions, meals, hospital shadowing rotations and accommodations.
• Oversee program budgets and manage on-site funds, payments, and receipts.
• Accompany the group to all planned activities and serve in a 24/7 on-call capacity, managing emergency protocols if necessary.
• Engage with students to enhance their shadowing experience and share insights on local healthcare and cultural contexts, whilst maintaining a positive and flexible environment for program participants
• Provide daily updates to the Senior Operations Team and maintain clear communication with students, hospitals, and partners.
• Document program activities through photos and videos to share with the Senior Operations Team.

Post-Program:

• Complete offboarding tasks, including expense reporting and financial reconciliation.
• Collect and submit feedback forms based on program experience and your interactions at Atlantis.
• Ensure all records, including key contacts and program details, are updated in the database.

Qualifications

• Attained a Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Proficiency in English and Croatian, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate groups, particularly in international settings (preferably working with our target group)
• Experience working with college students and faculty, ideally in education abroad or related environments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and community development skills, with the ability to build relationships across cultures.
• Demonstrated ability to handle crisis management situations with poise, professionalism, and effective problem-solving.
• Ability to represent Atlantis with enthusiasm, integrity, and professionalism, upholding the organization’s mission and values.
• Possesses strong judgment, with excellent negotiation and decision-making skills, with experience in policy enforcement and conflict resolution.
• Previous international study, internship, work, or volunteer experience is a plus.
• Collaborative team player who is visible, accessible, and supportive of students throughout the program.
• Flexibility to travel/temporarily relocate at late notice should it be required

Employment Terms: Programs run from May to August 2026. The City Manager will also take part in a 4 day online, and 13-day Project Planning Course that will take place in mid-April in Italy. The position is a contractor position.

Our commitment to creating a sense of belonging means we welcome individuals of all abilities, ages, citizenships, educations, ethnicities, family statuses, gender identities, genders, genetic information, languages, marital status, military experiences, political views, pregnancy, races, religions, sexes, sexual orientations, socioeconomic statuses, and work experiences and therefore we encourage applicants from diverse lived experiences to apply.

Please use this link to apply: https://joinatlantis.com/job-openings-city-manager/