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The Global Travel Safety Manager will be responsible for risk assessment, policy development, communication, training, and case management related to international University travel.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develop, lead, coordinate, and participate in international health and safety- related risk management efforts and key projects associated with travel abroad. Develop, review, and initiate policies for international travel for the Washington University community, with emphasis on travel to medium and high risk international destinations. Assume responsibility for communication of aforementioned policies and updates to university constituents. Serve as point person with the International Travel Oversight Committee (ITOC), Emergency Management, University leaders, and school/department group travel coordinators on emergent and on-going needs and operations related to international travel and risk. Serve as primary point of contact for international travel proposal review process; assess security risk and prepare for discussion and review with ITOC for approval/denial.
2. Communicate WashU international travel policy university-wide as the primary point of contact with school/department leaders and administrators to help ensure consistent compliance outlined procedures and protocols, including international travel
registration, approval procedures, consent forms, waivers and other documents, and other international travel risk-related initiatives. Proactively engage with designated school/department representatives responsible for outreach and education on
international travel policies within their areas, with particular focus on groups with heavy international activity; prepare and conduct travel risk-related training and information sessions to schools, departments and programs, especially ahead of or immediately following important policy and procedural changes; produce materials to assist schools/departments with integration of international travel emergency information in pre-travel orientations, trainings, or documents. Serve as point of contact and
administrator for WashU community regarding TravelTracker (i.e. add/delete members of ITOC General Body, TravelTracker Segmentation group, add TravelTracker Manual Trip Entry administrator users, reset MyTrips passwords, create and generate reports, etc.); maintain International Travel Resources web page.
3. Monitor the University’s international travel exposure, with particular attention paid to high-risk locations; develop risk mitigation plans for travel to high-risk locations in consultation with necessary parties such as Emergency Management. Coordinate with
Accounts Payable department to review compliance reports for faculty/staff travel registrations to track and and address any areas of non-compliance; escalate health, safety, and security concerns to senior decision makers at the University as
appropriate; pro-actively monitor international developments affecting traveler health, safety, and security, and keep abreast of international travel-related policies and issues at peer institutions. Coordinate and disseminate global travel advice and alerts from
multiple sources such as International SOS (ISOS), the U.S. Department of State, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization, and others.
4. Work with ISOS contacts for day-to-day concerns and overall adjustments and/or improvements to the WashU MyTrips TravelTracker (TT), and TravelTracker Incident Support (TTIS) systems. Manage the ISOS vendor relationship and contract in
consultation with the Office of Risk Management; negotiate new products and services and conduct relationship reviews; function as the intermediary between ISOS and schools, departments and programs; collect, prepare and submit renewal travel data; drive enhancements through vendors based on frequency of reported issues; work with Office of Risk Management as appropriate to manage the GeoBlue travel insurance contract and related issues.
5. Serve as one of the University’s primary “first responders/authorized persons” in the event of an international crisis or incident that may affect the health, safety, and security of WashU travelers which may require communicating with and accounting for those
impacted; provide timely updates to University leaders and other appropriate parties on traveler status and well-being; escalate incidents of non-response for investigation and further action as appropriate. Be “on call” 24/7 to work with WashU Emergency
Management, ISOS, and necessary others to coordinate emergency responses, including case management for individual travelers; extractions, deployment of medical services, U.S. Dept. of State assistance; conduct after-action debriefing and recommend remedial measures as appropriate.
6. Liaise with other institutional offices and administrators, including the offices of Research and Export Control, Police Department, General Counsel, Office of the Provost and others, to ensure University compliance with extraterritorial requirements under U.S.
laws, to include Title IX, the Family Educational Rights to Privacy Act, the Clery Act, the U.S. Office of Foreign Asset Control regulations, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research/Export Control, and any applicable “study abroad” related legislation; work
with Human Resources and Student Health Services to determine which program services are applicable to a given situation; participate in various committees related to the activities of students, faculty and staff to remain informed of the University’s global
activities, and coordinate health, safety, and security risk mitigation oversight based on findings.
7. Develop productive relationships with external experts and resources including those at the U.S. Department of State, Overseas Advisory Council (OSAC), NAFSA: Association of International Educators, PULSE, and the Forum on Education Abroad; remain
informed of legislative efforts, legal precedents, and best practices promulgated by professional organizations and/or implemented at peer institutions affecting health and safety of scholastic efforts abroad; initiate involvement in and represent Washington
University in forums related to international travel risk, as appropriate; represent Washington University in any additional professional groups or organizations whose activities and resources are designed to benefits institutions of higher learning in their
strategic planning for international travel oversight and emergency management.
8. Arrange meetings with ITOC executive and ITOC general body committees; prepare records of meetings, disseminate key action items, and follow-up from all ITOC meetings.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Dear Colleagues,

The University of New Hampshire\'s Global Education Center is seeking a highly competent professional to fill an education abroad advisor position.

The Posting number is PS1379FY20.
The Operating Title is: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR II

If you have questions, please direct them to UNH Human Resources , not the Global Education Center.

Thank you.

Global Experience Office Overview:

The Global Experience Office (GEO) is a central office of global education at Northeastern University, committed to ensuring that every Northeastern student has an opportunity to engage in intellectually challenging and culturally enriching experiences throughout the world. To achieve this, GEO partners with Northeastern colleges and units to integrate global experiences into their curricula and to enhance their capacity in operating global programs. GEO’s own signature programs are carefully designed and operated to complement students’ on-campus studies, to deepen students’ knowledge of the world and their chosen field of study, develop intercultural and political sensitivity, utilize and strengthen foreign language skills, and help students explore global career options. Through these programs, GEO facilitates global experiences for over 2,700 NU students and 200 additional foreign incoming students.

Position Overview:

Due to a recent promotion, we are backfilling our Curriculum Integration Manager position. Join our growing team! With supervision from the Assistant Director for Curriculum Integration, the Curriculum Integration Manager (CIM) builds and maintains an extensive familiarity with the Northeastern University curricula and GEO’s partners’ curricula through research and communications with departments and colleges. The CIM maintains and grows a comprehensive database of GEO partner unique strengths and available subject areas to inform Northeastern departments and administrators. In conjunction with the colleges, the CIM identifies gaps in Northeastern curricula and areas for enhancement and recommend solutions for building intentional study abroad programming into the curriculum. The CIM creates and maintains a repository of best practices and creative solutions to curricular integration developed by Northeastern departments and colleges, and develops a system of sharing the best practices across the University.

The CIM acts as GEO’s liaison to the academic departments and Colleges, helps develop advising tools integrating global experiences into degree progression, and ensures that GEO materials and advising practices accurately reflect curricular requirements and college policies. The CIM conducts workshops around curriculum integration and course mapping with Northeastern colleges and departments and create program and curriculum integration guides for students.

In conjunction with Assistant Director, the CIM will collaborate with the Life-long Learning Network to ensure complementary and integrated course offerings in visiting student programs on Northeastern satellite campuses.

The Manager contributes to the success GEO regional “pods” – teams of advisors, program designers, and operations coordinators, who collaborate to ensure quality of programming and continuity of services to GEO’s key audiences – by keeping everyone up-to-date on the latest developments and needs in curricular integration across the University.

Global Experience Office Overview:

The Global Experience Office (GEO) is a central office of global education at Northeastern University, committed to ensuring that every Northeastern student has an opportunity to engage in intellectually challenging and culturally enriching experiences throughout the world. To achieve this, GEO partners with Northeastern colleges and units to integrate global experiences into their curricula and to enhance their capacity in operating global programs. GEO’s own signature programs are carefully designed and operated to complement students’ on-campus studies, to deepen students’ knowledge of the world and their chosen field of study, develop intercultural and political sensitivity, utilize and strengthen foreign language skills, and help students explore global career options. Through these programs, GEO facilitates global experiences for over 2,700 NU students and 200 additional foreign incoming students.

Position Overview:
Join our growing team with as a fourth Program Development Manager! With supervision from the Assistant Director of Program Development, the Program Development Manager (PDM) will be responsible for the 360 development of GEO programs of all types in an assigned region(including, but not limited to, Dialogue of Civilizations, Embedded programs, Exchange and Study Abroad programs, Global Quest programs, Research, Alumni programs, faculty programs, etc.). The PDM articulates program goals, alongside GEO Advising and Logistics teams and in collaboration with faculty, departments and colleges, and ensures the program goals are reflected in the design and implemented as intended. PDM manages and tracks changes and adjustments to programs, and ensures that the most up-to-date information uploaded into the travel registry. The PDM negotiates the scope of services with vendors and articles of agreements with partners; works with the Contract Specialist to formalize the agreements. PDM gathers information and materials required for hiring program faculty and staff (including names, resumes, etc.) while working closely with the Logistics Coordinator in charge of the hiring process. PDM collaborates with GEO Advisors on creating and updating program information on the GEO website, regional program guides, and program-specific handbooks. PDM analyzes post-program assessment, conducts periodic program reviews, and provides recommendations for program improvements.

The Program Development Manager will develop and cultivate relationships with university partners, program providers, and onsite vendors in the assigned region; research, evaluate, and engage with new partners and vendors to fill the academic, programmatic, and student support needs. The PDM will assemble information on partners’ administrative processes and academic requirements, and will catalogue such information in a comprehensive knowledge base of GEO preferred vendors/partners.

This position is expected to travel to conduct periodic site visits and to attend, facilitate, and/or present at meetings or conferences domestically and internationally.

PM plays an important role in GEO regional “pods” - teams of advisors, program designers, and operations coordinators who collaborate to ensure quality of programming and continuity of services to GEO’s key audiences.

The University of North Texas Study Abroad Office is seeking to hire an Assistant Director to join our team. This position works under the general supervision of the Director of Study Abroad and has primary responsibility for supervising advising staff and overseeing the marketing and promotion of a diverse portfolio of academically focused study abroad programs. As a member of the management team, the assistant director will work closely with the director of study abroad to develop and oversee policies and processes related to study abroad, liaise with internal and external partners on academic and financial aid issues, and contribute to the setting and achievement of departmental strategic goals. This position supervises three professional staff members and a marketing student worker as well as a sizable team of returned study abroad students who serve as campus ambassadors.

Primary responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
* Supervision of advisors and coordination of program and process management
* Oversight of program promotion and marketing including the Study Abroad Ambassador program
* Strategic planning and leadership
* Support of academic oversight and curriculum integration initiatives
* Involvement in emergency response and risk management planning

Under the general leadership of the Assistant Dean of International Programs, the Associate Director of Intercultural & Global Learning (Study Abroad) leads the efforts of the campus wide Global Perspectives courses for students studying abroad; and supports the College’s goal to deepen intercultural learning opportunities, and increase the study abroad participation rate.

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide instruction, development and assessment of the Global Perspectives courses (LAS 291/292, annual enrollments of approximately 1400) in partnership with all campus International Programs Offices.
- Recruit, train and supervise section facilitators and teaching assistants.
- Lead efforts to develop, implement and assess cultural orientation modules for co-curricular activities with LAS faculty and units.
- Lead efforts to develop activities and project-based learning opportunities for intercultural competence development.
- Advise current and prospective education abroad students.
- Serve as LAS liaison with all campus partners working on study abroad and experiential learning to share best practices and streamline opportunities.
- Participate in the shared responsibilities within the LAS Student Academic Affairs Office, including walk-in advising, academic progress review, planning for and assessment of office impact, and LAS student recruitment-orientation.

SALARY AND APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
This is a full-time, 12-month position. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINE INFORMATION
To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter and resume by July 23, 2019. Online application will require names and contact information including email addresses for three professional references. Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by the closing date. The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-6747. For further information on this specific position, please contact the search committee at LASCollegehiring@mx.uillinois.edu.

The Academic Program Advisor for Education Abroad will assist the Director of Education Abroad in managing the global initiatives of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, supporting LAS programs abroad; supporting the internationalization goals of LAS units and the College’s goal to increase the study abroad participation rate.

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide student advising for study abroad as related to goals of Life +Career Design Initiative including the review of student applications, liaison with financial aid.
- Assist with the development of semester based programs abroad and short-term faculty-led courses abroad, and academic enrichment programs for international partners and students.
- Work with LAS Communication & Marketing team to create communication and marketing materials.
- Will be required to work nights and weekends while chaperoning faculty-led programs, if needed.
- Assist in coordination of incoming exchange programs and advising of students.
- Assist LAS Study Abroad Scholarship processing including initial review of applications.
- Participate in the shared responsibilities within LAS SAAO, including walk-in advising, academic progress review, planning for and assessment of office impact, and LAS student recruitment-orientation.

SALARY AND APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
This is a full-time, 12- month position. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINE INFORMATION
To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter and resume by July 30, 2019. Online application will require names and contact information including email addresses for three professional references. Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by the closing date. The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-6747. For further information on this specific position, please contact the search committee at LASCollegehiring@mx.uillinois.edu.

Under the general leadership of the Assistant Dean of International Programs, the Director of Education Abroad leads the student mobility initiatives of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences by developing and maintaining international experience opportunities for both domestic and international students; supporting the internationalization goals of LAS units and the College’s goal to increase the study abroad participation rate.

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead efforts to develop, execute, assess and report on semester-based programs abroad, short-term faculty lead courses abroad, and academic enrichment programs for international partners and students. Participate in strategic conversations with the Assistant Dean on the direction of education abroad. Serve as point of escalation for all program emergencies. Will be required to work nights and weekends while chaperoning faculty-led or academic enrichment programs.
- Identify new international partners, in collaboration with faculty, and maintain current partner relations for all Study Aboard programs.
- Create, implement and assess an LAS study abroad advising plan to support students’ integration in international and intercultural experiences into their academic and professional plans.
- Supervise, train and evaluate the Academic Program Advisor for Education Abroad, support staff, graduate assistants and undergraduate interns.
- Participate in the shared responsibilities within LAS SAAO, including walk-in advising, academic progress review, planning for and assessment of office impact, and LAS student recruitment-orientation.

SALARY AND APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
This is a full-time, 12 month position. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINE INFORMATION
To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter and resume by July 23, 2019. Online application will require names and contact information including email addresses for three professional references. Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by the closing date. The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-6747. For further information on this specific position, please contact the search committee at LASCollegehiring@mx.uillinois.edu.

Are you passionate about helping students study abroad? The Director of Admissions and Student Engagement at Syracuse Abroad develops and directs strategies that optimize enrollment and yield goals for the study abroad program. They strategically coordinate activities focusing on admissions and engagement with students on campus, including study abroad advising, the pre-departure experience, and supporting campus recruiting initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for collaboratively developing yield/retention strategies to initiate, sustain and fulfill student interest in study abroad, beginning with student inquiries, continuing throughout the application cycle, and including support for re-entry programming initiatives.
The Director is also responsible for ensuring high quality student services and support throughout the admissions and pre-departure process, including supporting staff in communicating with students and their families during time abroad.
In line with best practices in the field of student services and education abroad, this role collaborates with the Director of Global Safety, overseas program staff, and other campus units to strengthen policies and protocols related to student health, safety and wellness, to better prepare and support students abroad.
This position reports to the Assistant Provost/Executive Director of Syracuse Abroad, and is supported by three mid-level management positions in the areas of admissions, student services, and campus engagement/recruitment. The Director of Student Engagement is an integral member of the executive leadership team, in a highly collaborative organizational structure

The GEO Study Abroad Advisor reports to the Assistant Director-Advising and is responsible for providing support to students considering and participating in study abroad programs and international internships. The primary duties of this position will be to advise and recruit students, interview applicants, participate in the selection process, and lead pre-departure orientations. This position will also assist the GEO Institutional Relations unit with publicity efforts, which requires excellent written and verbal communication skills. Additionally, the Advisor will assist in managing applications and tracking enrollments and admissions for GEO programs. Other programmatic tasks may be assigned based on unit needs and the Advisor’s skill set.

Columbia College Chicago is an acclaimed undergraduate and graduate institution that provides a comprehensive education in the arts, communications and public relations. We constantly aim to reach our full potential as an educational innovator, incubator of new creative practice and generator of real-world success for young creatives. We are located in the heart of Chicago, across the street from historic Grant Park, and housed in some of the most iconic buildings in the South Loop.

Columbia College Chicago a private urban institution of over 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students, four-year College offering a distinctive curriculum that blends liberal arts, creative and media arts and business is currently searching for a Director, Education Abroad.

Under the broad direction of the Assistant Provost for Global Education, the Director of Education Abroad designs and develops study abroad opportunities, exchange programs and faculty-led study abroad programs. The Director manages all aspects of the operations of the Office of Education Abroad, such as advising, risk management, communication, program marketing and timely and accurate records and data management. This position focuses on increased participation, curriculum integration, enhancement of services, including incorporating of technology, and expansion of diversity and inclusion. The role interfaces with students and their families, faculty and staff, and external partners.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Implement the strategic direction determined by Assistant Provost for Global Education in the development of programming, operational policies and procedures, and goals and objectives for the Office of Education Abroad.
Develop and maintain a diverse portfolio of credit-bearing undergraduate study abroad program options. Collaborate with assistant provost, deans, and academic departments to integrate study abroad and study-away programs into curricula.
Develop guidelines for faculty-led program proposal review and coordinate programs, ensuring compliance with priorities, credit requirements, financial parameters and risk and crisis management and communication.
Develop and manage all exchange relationships with international partner institutions and administer the exchange agreements for both Columbia College Chicago students studying abroad and international exchange students studying at Columbia College Chicago.
Prepare and present pre-departure orientation programming for students preparing to participate in education abroad programs. Coordinate with enrollment management and other offices/departments to ensure successful enrollment, communication, and visa document issuance for incoming non-degree seeking students.
Streamline services and systems to improve efficiency, including developing new processes and identifying ways to use technology in support of operations. Document standard practices and application policies.
Develop, implement, and monitor education abroad operation and program budgets, ensuring compliance with applicable fiscal restraints.
Serve as back-up SEVIS compliance officer
Promote the education abroad programs - collaborate with marketing to engage prospective students through print, email, web, social media, and in-person outreach; maintain accurate website content, develop, produce, and distribute marketing materials and publications
Collaborate with the Office of Development to write and submit grant proposals, pursue strategic donor relationships, and grow the scholarship fund. Monitor compliance with grant terms and perform other related activities to maintain accountability and assessment.
Ensure compliance with overseas, national, regional, state and local regulations for all programs.
Ensure that academic, financial, immigration, and health and safety information is addressed.
Manage cross-campus collaboration with faculty, academic units, and administrative offices (Registrar, Financial Aid, Student Health Services, and Student Affairs, etc.) to provide a consistent and cohesive experience for students.
Manage a 24-hour emergency contact line and other risk management mechanisms; monitor world news for incidents related to, or which could affect, students studying abroad. Manage student life incidents and emergencies to ensure appropriate level of support is provided by internal offices and external partners; liaise with health insurance providers regarding student claims. Communicate with parents/families as appropriate.
Evaluate and document risk management practices.
Sustain and develop relationships and negotiate agreements with partner institutions and external vendors;
Serves as liaison with other departments to provide information on available resources, programs, and/or services.
Actively participate in various professional organizations and consortiums in International Education and campus committees and events and maintain current knowledge of best practices in the area of international education.
Participate in projects and perform other related duties as assigned.

The Education Abroad Advisor:
Advises and supports students on education abroad programs including inquiry, program selection, application processing, health/safety support, travel/entry requirements (passports, visas, etc.), reentry and academic articulations.
Utilizes Terra Dotta database for education abroad participation and initiatives.
Assists with outreach, marketing, and promotion of education abroad opportunities.
Conducts site visits to partner institutions and program sites abroad.
Ability to work effectively with faculty members, undergraduate and graduate students, administrators, staff, and off-campus community members (i.e. parents).
Occasionally presents to UNCW and/or community clubs, organizations, classes, or groups.

The University of Scranton has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director of Global Education. The Associate Director will support oversight of international students and scholars and study abroad programs at the University. The Associate Director will work with the Director regarding compliance with federal and state immigration regulations, recruitment and retention and guidance and counseling of international students, and furtherance of a robust study abroad program at the University. In all duties, the Associate Director serves as a backup to the Director in support of the newly re-organized Office of Global Education at the University.

The successful candidate will be a quick learner, resourceful, high-energy professional who is an exceptional communicator, with excellent organizational skills and a team builder and collaborator. The incumbent will also be a person who is proactive in responding to student concerns and is familiar with best practices in the area of sending students abroad and/or servicing incoming international students.

The University is a Catholic and Jesuit University animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share in its way of proceeding. As a Catholic and Jesuit institution of nearly 4,000 undergraduate and more than 1,500 graduate students, The University of Scranton delivers a meaningful education that challenges its students morally, spiritually, and intellectually.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other status protected by law. Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment. University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.

Interested applicants must apply online at https://universityofscrantonjobs.com. Applications will be accepted through July 31, 2019.

The CCSA Outreach & Operations Specialist is part of a team responsible for developing and implementing CCSA programs. The person implements, oversees, and troubleshoots the online application process for each cycle of CCSA programs, as well as develops and implements outreach efforts. This position will report to the CCSA Executive Director. The CCSA office is located on the main WKU campus in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

CCSA - The Cooperative Center for Study Abroad is a consortium of accredited colleges and universities, which jointly offers study abroad programs in English-speaking countries. A not-for-profit organization, CCSA is headquartered at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Areas Assessed in Selection Process - Samples may be requested during search process.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience with online application systems, managing data collection and workflow in electronic formats.
• Outreach planning and implementation.
• Contribution to website designing and maintenance.
• Demonstrated skills in data analysis and reporting and working in a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience in print and web-based graphic design.

Reporting to the International Center director of communications, this position will manage, support and optimize the University of Missouri’s instances of Terra Dotta Software for study abroad and for international student and scholar services. This software is utilized across campus to manage participants on study abroad and university-related international travel programs before, during and after their time abroad. It is also used to manage records for international staff, faculty and researchers, and as a support portal for immigration-related requests from international students. This position will work closely with staff members in the International Center and other campus units to provide support and training related to the software, and to optimize the software to best fit user needs and business processes, helping ensure that the software is both useful to and usable for the nearly 1,500 study abroad students, 2,200 international students and 830 international scholars served each year.

• Develop a high level of knowledge and expertise in the designated software applications.

• Develop a deep understanding of user needs in relation to software capabilities and functionality. Present and implement recommendations regarding the most effective and feasible business solutions based on nature and extent of user requirements.

• Provide on-going support and training for users, in both the International Center and other units on campus.

• Monitor applications and develop protocols to safeguard classified, private and other sensitive data.

• Produce reports or statistical information based on application/user data.

• Troubleshoot and provide technical support; serve as liaison with advanced technical support through software provider.

Vice President, Academic Affairs (VPAA)







The VPAA serves on the CEA Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for leading the strategy and the management of Academic Affairs globally. This senior leader provides academic vision and guidance to program site leadership and works to build consistency in academic program design and delivery. The VPAA oversees our School of Record relationship (University of New Haven) and the CEA Advisory Board. They will also build partnerships with US university leadership to enhance the visibility of CEA’s programs and academic competencies. Finally, the VPAA reflects CEA’s heightened commitment to academic excellence, rigor and transparency in both its programs abroad and academic administration.

ASU seeks a dynamic, engaged and innovative academic administrator with an established record of strategic and effective leadership to serve as the Director of Study Abroad. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with diverse groups across campus, be well versed on the leading trends and practices in international education, effectively implement strategic initiatives to advance study abroad across all ASU campuses.

Essential Duties

Provide comprehensive leadership for the Study Abroad Office, directing a strategy for study abroad aligned with ASU’s emphasis on high quality academics, innovation, access, and career-readiness across all disciplines on all ASU campuses;

Collaborate closely with a wide array of ASU faculty and senior administration, including the Office of the University Provost, to advance study abroad goals and initiatives for the institution;

Develop short- and long-term goals for the Study Abroad Office that align with the University’s long-term goals for global education, retention, graduation and overall student success;

Oversee, in collaboration with the Business Operations Manager Senior, the financial management of all study abroad activities, including office operational budgets and developing and approving budgets for 120+ faculty-directed international and domestic study abroad programs;

Develop, review, and maintain inter-institutional agreements and contracts to support exchange partnerships, direct enroll programs, consortia, and faculty-directed programs, in collaboration with the university’s Office of General Counsel, Office of the University Provost and the Office of Risk Management;

Guide faculty and academic departments through all phases of program development and implementation, including: program proposal, bid procurement, agreement negotiation and contracting, budget development, recruitment and promotions, development of advertising materials, student advising and admission, orientation, overseas support, emergency management, re-entry, payments and account reconciliation.

Develop and implement a regular plan for assessing student learning outcomes on international programs and ongoing evaluation of study abroad and exchange programs;

Resolve problems and issues affecting the department and recommends measures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the department;

Develop and oversee the best use of technology to support the study abroad enterprise at ASU;

Identifies and prepares grant and private donor funded proposals for study abroad initiatives;

Supervise, directly and through subordinate supervisors, all department staff; oversee and participate in the hiring, training, and evaluation of department staff.

Systematize and optimize within overall university systems and structures integrated processes for credit review and articulation, credit transfer, student billing and financial aid

Develop, implement, refine and monitor exemplary education abroad policies and procedures for ASU study abroad programs (faculty-directed, partnership and exchange).

Design and implement policies and procedures for health, safety, liability, and crisis intervention in study abroad in regions where ASU sponsors programs.

The University of New Hampshire\'s Global Education Center is seeking a highly competent professional with leadership experience to fill a newly created Education Abroad Director position.

The individual in this senior position is responsible for: i) providing leadership for the Education Abroad Department ( https://www.unh.edu/global/ ) and its initiatives, programs, and services to promote and sustain the internationalization strategic priorities of UNH. ii) Developing and implementing international education experiences that enhance student success and expanding academic excellence through study abroad, international internships and international research. Duties include strategic planning; administrative and financial management; innovative program, and resource development including grant writing; program evaluation and outcome research; marketing practices; effective communication with the diverse academic and services units across campus as well as with national and international partners, e.g. student organizations, deans, department chairs, faculty directors, advisors, staff and appropriate committees in the strategic development and management of UNH education abroad programming, broad oversight to health and risk management policies and compliance.

The Posting number is PS1319FY19.

If you have questions, please direct them to UNH Human Resources, not the Global Education Center.

Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. We serve the state, the nation, and the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and addressing critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge. Illinois is the place where we embrace difference. We embrace it because we value it. Illinois is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community.

Opened in December 2013, the Shanghai Office operates as a natural extension of the University’s longstanding relationship to China, serving students, faculty, staff, and alumni through outreach, protocol support, and career services.

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO. To learn more about the University’s commitment to diversity, please visit http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

Primary Position Function/Summary:
Manage the day-to-day operations for the university’s office located in Shanghai, China. This includes coordinating with the University of Illinois main campus office and assisting Global Education and Training, Illinois International, and other campus constituents with schedules, events, programs, outreach, strategy, and general support. Help identify key companies and partners to target for student and alumni career placements. Help cultivate successful relationships between top companies and key campus stakeholders. This position is part of a partnership between the University of Illinois and the State of Illinois China Office located at the U.S. Commercial Center at Shanghai. This position will report to the Director of Global Education and Training, who works primarily from the Urbana campus.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist University of Illinois colleagues in building strong relationships with government agencies, alumni and corporate partners in China.

• Utilize and build on current relationships with alumni and corporations to help place recent graduates and alumni in the China job market.

• Plan, organize and coordinate events and activities that support the mission of the office. Responsibilities include selecting vendors and venues, communicating with target audiences and ensuring the event is within budget. Assist the leadership of the Shanghai Office in evaluating the event effectiveness and planning future programs.

• Work closely with the home office and visiting delegations from campus to help with logistics and presentations of its annual pre-departure orientations for incoming students.

• Strengthen the presence and network of the University of Illinois in China by representing the University in meetings, seminars, recruitment fairs, information sessions, professional organizations and conferences, and making formal presentations as appropriate.

• Work with the University home office and external vendors to design targeted marketing materials in both English and Chinese to serve various activities such as alumni relations, student placement, and development.

• Organize special events to build a platform for corporations to access recent graduates for job openings and in-country orientations for new students.

• Manage the communication channels with key contacts.

• Support social media campaigns to enhance the University’s online presence in China.

Management of Semester and Summer Exchange Programs (55%):
• Supply and manage all required forms for study abroad programs including program applications; manage information in Terra Dotta student management database, including itinerary, emergency information, risk?management information, and student health and safety information.
• In collaboration with the Assistant Director, assist students going to study abroad with their visa and health & safety issues.
• Communicate with overseas colleagues, including Gonzaga in Florence, and service providers to coordinate student services.
• Collaborate with on-campus offices
• In collaboration with the Assistant Director, assist with orientations, pre?departure and re?entry sessions for program participants.
• Primarily responsible for advising incoming exchange students and their dependents on issues related to immigration, cultural, social and academic concerns.
• This advisor interprets U.S. immigration regulations and policies/procedures concerning J-1 immigration benefits related to maintenance of status.
• Stay informed on federal and state regulations impacting J-1 immigration and best practices in the field of immigration compliance and advising.
• Coordinates with International Admissions once incoming students are admitted to provide pre-arrival support.

Study Abroad Advising and Education (40%):
• Inform and advise students about the study abroad opportunities available to them and how to make an educated study abroad decision; tailor study abroad information to students’ individual interests, goals and needs; communicate this information to students in person, over the phone and via email.
• Monitor student applications via Studio Abroad and ensure that students have completed required documents and procedures for other offices, including Student Accounts, Office of the Registrar, and Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.
• Advise students on national study abroad scholarships. Give students critical feedback on scholarship essays.
• Promote study abroad via class presentations, information sessions, New Student and Parent Orientation, Study Abroad fair and other presentations as planned throughout the year.
• Educate students about health, safety and study abroad logistics both before they apply to study abroad and during Study Abroad Pre-Departure Orientation.
• Advise and assist students on general student visa issues, as needed.

Other functions (5%)
• Gonzaga recognizes the inherent dignity of all individuals and promotes professional conduct for all people in its activities and programs and in the relationships it shares with students, faculty, staff and the public.
• Proper performance of duties, appropriate professional conduct, and treating others with courtesy at all times are essential requirements of every employee’s job.
• In performing their duties, all employees are expected to be honest, efficient, economical, safe, and courteous.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Travel when needed for visa processes and recruitment.
• Assist with various campus activities such as New Student and Parent Orientation, Fall Family Weekend, Gonzaga Experience Live (GEL), Study Abroad Fair, Pathway presentations, etc.
• Assist in student data entry into Banner during critical periods so that all exchange students are eligible to register.
• Stay knowledgeable about developments in international education through reading, professional development meetings and conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Gonzaga’s mission.

• Individual reports directly to the Assistant Director of Study Abroad.
• Individual will work independently with some oversight from the Assistant Director of Study Abroad.
• Works closely with Assistant Director for International Student & Scholar Services Office on J-1 visa program for Gonzaga.
• Works closely with International Admissions once exchange students are admitted.