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<ul><li>More Results</li><li> Previous jobProgram Coordinator, Marist Italy </li><li> Director of Study Abroad and...Next job <br><br></li></ul>Responsible Officer (RO)<br><br>Employer Horizons Cultural Exchange Location Working from home Salary $100 per hour Closing date Sep 27, 2025<br><br>View more categoriesView less categories<br><br>Specialty Administration, Program Development Knowledge Communities International Enrollment Management Position Type Executive / C-level, Chief Administrative Officer Hours Part-time Employment Type Temp-Permanent Organization Type Provider<br><br>Apply now<br><br>You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.<br><br>Send job<br><br><strong>About Horizons Cultural Exchange<br><br></strong>Horizons Cultural Exchange is a mission-driven startup preparing to enter the J-1 Exchange Visitor world under the Teacher category. Our goal is to bring top-tier Latin American educators into U.S. K–12 schools to fill urgent teaching needs while promoting meaningful cross-cultural understanding.<br><br>We are now building out our core compliance infrastructure and seeking a <strong>Responsible Officer (RO) </strong>to help us shape this program from day one — ensuring <strong>regulatory integrity, SEVIS accuracy, and operational readiness</strong>.<br><br><strong>Your Role<br><br></strong>As an RO, you’ll be the <strong>compliance backbone</strong> of our program — interfacing with SEVIS, ensuring participant records meet federal requirements, connect people across cultures, and stay centered on the health, safety, and well-being of our future Exchange Visitors.<br><br><strong>This Is a Foundational Role, Ideal For Someone Who<br><br></strong>Has <strong>3+ years of experience as an ARO or RO of a J-1 exchange program</strong> Wants to be part of a lean, high-impact team Enjoys creating structure, systems, and SOPs — not just maintaining them <strong>Key Responsibilities<br><br></strong><strong>SEVIS & Participant Recordkeeping<br><br></strong>Manage SEVIS records in accordance with the regulations Create, update, and maintain DS-2019 forms for all Exchange Visitors Monitor visa expiration dates, travel validation, and reportable events Ensure <strong>3-year record retention</strong> requirements are met <strong>Program Administration<br><br></strong>Ensure our startup meets and maintains all regulatory designation conditions in Track compliance with all regulatory teacher eligibility requirements (degree, experience, language, host school placement, etc.) Review and file health insurance documentation to meet regulatory minimums Support cultural activity tracking and participant compliance <strong>Policy, Training & Audit Readiness<br><br></strong>Help build and enforce program SOPs for recruitment, placement, site visits, and issue response Maintain our internal compliance calendar and audit logs Prepare documentation for DOS audits or site visits Serve as a point of contact for the Department of State and SEVP <strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration<br><br></strong>Train Mexico-based ops team and school-facing U.S. team on compliance workflows Partner with recruiters to verify participant eligibility before DS-2019 issuance Serve as internal “integrity check” across the funnel — from application to arrival <strong>Required Qualifications<br><br></strong>3+ years of experience working in a J-1 program (any category) Strong understanding of <strong>SEVIS, 22 CFR Part 62</strong>, and J-1 sponsor responsibilities Experience creating and maintaining SOPs or compliance documentation <strong>Preferred Qualifications<br><br></strong>Familiarity with U.S. K–12 education system or foreign credential evaluation Demonstrated proficiency with high complexity, detailed workflows Comfort with Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, and CRM systems <strong>What We Offer<br><br></strong><strong>Founding team role</strong> in a high-impact, mission-driven venture A front-row seat to building a fully compliant J-1 sponsor from scratch Flexibility: Work remotely, flexible hours Room to grow: Opportunity to become full-time Chief Compliance Officer Opportunity for equity ownership for the right candidate Collaborative team deeply committed to cultural exchange and ethics Compensation: $100/hr prior to program designation, increased compensation following successful designation <strong>How to Apply<br><br></strong><strong>Please Send<br><br></strong>A short intro about your background and J-1 experience Resume (PDF preferred) Optional: examples of compliance systems you’ve built or managed <strong>Horizons Cultural Exchange is an equal opportunity employer</strong>. 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