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Lynn University is an innovative, global and personalized college based in Boca Raton, Florida. Our 3,000 students are from approximately 100 countries. Our NCAA Division II Fighting Knights athletics program has won 25 national championships (and counting!)



Lynn is one of the top colleges to work for in the nation, according to a survey by the Great College to Work For program. We are an Honor Roll institution with accolades in 10 categories, including compensation and benefits, confidence in senior leadership, job satisfaction and support, and teaching environment.



As a Lynn employee, you will help us build a better world with our students. Lynn is currently accepting applications for the position of Study Abroad Advisor.



This position is a full-time position that reports to the Director of International Programs and Services (IPS). This position will promote study abroad across campus, advise students on program options, application process, and scholarship options. The Study Abroad Advisor remains a resource for students during their program abroad and upon return.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides high quality advising on the programs and opportunities abroad offered by Lynn University.

• Assists students with the study abroad application and enrollment process.

• Acts as liaison between the program provider and students.

• Responds to inquiries from students, faculty and others regarding program procedures and requirements.

• Assists in maintaining documents, application and promotional materials.

• Assists the Director with scholarship review.

• Plans and conducts study abroad fairs and other promotional events such as class visits and information sessions.

• Assists the Director with pre-departure orientation and events for students returning from their study abroad experience.

• Assists the Director with custom program development, working closely with faculty.

• Works closely with the Office of Admission to assist in providing information to new and prospective students about learning abroad opportunities.

• Assists other staff members in providing students assistance at the front desk, ensuring consistent customer service throughout the work day.

• Regularly participates in professional development opportunities remain current on best practices in the field of International Education.

• Maintains effective relationships with academic departments, administrative offices and approved program providers.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Occasional nights and weekends required.

This is a new position within International Academic Programs (IAP), a unit in The International Division, which serves as the central study abroad office at UW-Madison. IAP administers more than 240 campus-wide study abroad & domestic study away programs and annually sends over 2,000 UW-Madison students off-campus. Further information about IAP can be found online: http://www.studyabroad.wisc.edu.

As part of the overall portfolio of international opportunities available to students, domestic programs are an exciting subset in a wide variety of locations including U.S. territories, which increase access to life-changing education experiences for students, including international students, and focus on relevant global issues such as domestic diversity and social justice, migration, sustainability, and public health. This position will coordinate efforts, in collaboration with units across campus, towards developing and managing a growing portfolio of domestic study away opportunities for UW-Madison students that are relevant to their academic and professional development in support of UW-Madison\'s academic mission and goals.

The Assistant Director for Program Management will also have primary and supporting responsibilities for overseeing and managing various program management policies and processes and may supervise staff.

Responsibilities:
Contributes to international program development and management to ensure quality delivery of programs to students abroad. Advises students on opportunities and policies in support of the goal of preparing students for the global and interconnected world. May supervise staff.

10% Advises students about international opportunities
20% Supports students and external partners through international experiences and cultural adjustment following policies, procedures, laws, and health and safety guidelines
40% Assists in the development and implementation of new international program initiatives
20% Works with unit, campus, and external partners on program development and improvement
10% Identifies, plans, and delivers international education programming
Tasks:
In collaboration with office colleagues and partners across campus, support the development of a strategic direction and vision for domestic study away, as well as to develop new specific domestic programs.
Advocate across campus for the integration of domestic study away opportunities into the student academic experience, including marketing, communications and advancement efforts.
Help develop, implement, and update procedures, policies, and materials in support of program management, including those specific to domestic study away programs.
Participate in a rotation of being on call for study abroad/away emergencies
Coordinate and collaborate on evaluating programs, site visits and program reviews, including travel, as needed.
Work as part of a team to manage the work of the office related to specific study abroad/away program administration, including for the Wisconsin in Washington Program.
Assignments may include but are not limited to: program marketing, recruitment, and outreach, administrative tasks, pre-departure preparation, student support, returned student and exchange student services, program planning, data report compilation.
Support the overall processes and policies related to program management, may include: managing program contracts and appointment letters, program leader recruitment, training and development, and managing program consortium-related tasks and duties.

POSITION OVERVIEW
This position is responsible for maintaining and cultivating relationships within an assigned region of the United States. The region for this position may be adjusted based on the chosen candidate, preference is given to candidates who live on the West Coast.

The chosen candidate is expected to live within the region (close to a major airport/transportation hub, within Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington)
This position requires extensive travel (esp. during the peak 4-5 months of the year) within the assigned region.

They report to the Director of University Relations and are part of the University Relations Department.



POSITION TYPE & EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is an exempt position and will be paid on a salary basis. The office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm local time zone and may fluctuate or additional work hours may be required. Weekend and evening work hours may also be required, especially during peak travel/event seasons.



GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Liaison to Universities in Assigned Region – 90%
Manages relationships with universities in an assigned region of the United States, maintaining existing and cultivating new partnerships
Serves as a general USAC liaison and designs & executes strategies for effectively engaging partner institutions with the goal of promoting USAC and recruiting students
Travels to universities within assigned region to conduct campus visits and attend study abroad fairs
Organizes and facilitates virtual promotional events, such as info sessions
Conducts outreach to study abroad staff, faculty, and students
Initiates and manages inter-institutional agreements
Develops operational processes, such as setting up registration and billing arrangements
Assists universities with special requests and efforts to integrate USAC into their program portfolios/curriculum


Project Management – 10%
May be responsible for managing specific projects or programs that USAC offers to help its partners internationalize and/or organize/help organize events and/or coordinate USAC’s attendance at conferences
Attends occasional conferences


OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The School for Field Studies (SFS) seeks an experienced and ambitious professional to join the Institutional Relations (IR) team to further the mission of the most prominent international education provider in environmental field-based studies. As part of the IR team, you will engage with a dynamic team of US-based staff, partner institutions, as well as colleagues from our ten field centers around the world.

The Institutional Relations Manager (IRM) serves as the SFS representative to universities and colleges in their region. We are especially interested in candidates with experience working with a diverse student body, and demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity as we continue to develop policies to support our Institutional Position on Diversity and Inclusion. This position also plays an important role interfacing with other departments within SFS: Admissions, Marketing, Health & Wellness, and Operations.

Institutional Mission
SFS creates transformative study abroad experiences through field-based learning and research. Our educational programs explore the social and ecological dimensions of the complex environmental problems faced by our local partners, contributing to sustainable solutions in the places where we live and work. The SFS community is part of a growing network of individuals and institutions committed to environmental stewardship.

Institutional Position on Diversity and Inclusion
SFS was founded with the belief that stewardship of our planet is the responsibility of people around the world. Addressing complex global issues requires the active inclusion of stakeholders with varying perspectives and identities. We recognize that to successfully address threats to our natural world, we must look beyond social constructs designed to divide us. Just as we value biodiversity in all its forms, we value and engage with a multitude of diverse perspectives and people in the countries where we work and the students and staff we serve.

Reports to
Director of Institutional Relations

Location
This position is regionally based in the US. The IRM should reside within their region and near a major airport. The IRM will work out of their home office.

Overview
The SFS Institutional Relations team works closely with our partner colleges and universities to enroll qualified students. This is a 12-month position responsible for institutional relations in our West Coast and Rockies region. This region currently includes WA, OR, CA, AK, HI, MT, ID, WY, UT, CO, NM, AZ, MT, NV, TX -- although some of the states that comprise this region may change.

The Director of the International Office oversees all aspects of the study abroad program and supports ISSS staff in international student advising and international student/scholar services (ISSS). The Director maintains expertise in student advising best practice, resource stewardship, internal database systems, and study abroad engagement, outreach, and equitable access; and, if appropriate for level of experience, serves as PDSO/RO for the University’s F and J visa programs, liaises with University-retained counsel for H-I and PERM applications, and acts as primary contact with officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of State (DOS) and related agencies (SEVP, USCIS). The Director is required to stay current on changing regulations and federal policies affecting international services and supervise ISSS staff.


Responsibilities:
Study abroad advising: advise students on options and work with them through application; review and process IWU study abroad applications and complete required forms for affiliated applications; prepare and deliver online and in-person pre-departure orientations; coordinate review of study abroad scholarship applications with Advisory Committee; design and implement marketing campaigns for study abroad

Administer study abroad programs: administer IWU’s semester abroad programs; support May Term Travel and IWU Freeman Asia; liaise with affiliated partners and custom program providers including student support and academic content; coordinate information with campus offices; monitor risk, safety abroad (USDOS, CDC, OSAC, NAFSA, AlertTraveler)

Manage International Office: oversee office budget and balanced spending between study abroad and international students/scholars; establish and review policies relating to study abroad and international student compliance; manage and update the Terra Dotta SaaS, ensuring affiliated program information is up to date; support non-study abroad international travel (e.g., athletic teams)

Oversee and support international student/scholar services, including international faculty: supervise ISS advisor; and, if appropriate with level of experience, serve as PDSO/RO in University’s SEVIS program and liaise with university-retained counsel for H-1 and PERM applications


This position may be required to travel to conduct periodic site visits and to attend, facilitate, and/or present at meetings or conferences domestically and internationally. Some evening and weekend hours to lead events will be required. Per federal regulations, the candidate must be a US citizen or US lawful permanent resident. This is a full time, on-campus position. Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off and tuition assistance.

The SFS Institutional Relations team works closely with our partner colleges and universities to enroll qualified students. This is a 12-month position responsible for institutional relations in our West Coast and Rockies region. This region currently includes WA, OR, CA, AK, HI, MT, ID, WY, UT, CO, NM, AZ, MT, NV, TX -- although some of the states that comprise this region may change.

Responsibilities and Duties
Identifies and supports university partners to promote enrollment and partnership opportunities.
Develops and implements strategies for engaging existing partners and developing new partner institutions within the region.
Devises institution-specific goals and plans for developing on-campus referral networks and support among key departments, faculty and administrators.
Schedules and implements effective on-campus recruiting events and activities.
Seeks out effective virtual engagement with students, faculty, and study abroad offices.
Engages in high-level meetings with academic and administrative units on university campuses.
Works strategically to alleviate barriers to participation (e.g. credit transfer, academic requirements, financial aid availability and transfer).
Maintains and communicates a high level of knowledge about SFS programs and research.
Collaborates with SFS domestic and international colleagues to plan SFS Site Visits.
Communicates student incidents and issues on program to schools in IRM region.
Maintains partner contacts, details, and school notes within Salesforce CRM.

Goals
Expand the SFS profile on campuses and increase numbers of qualified applications.
Deepen relationships with SFS partner institutions while also strategically increasing the number of SFS sending schools within the region. Support and educate representatives at these institutions about SFS.
Contribute to SFS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, both internally with SFS colleagues and externally in our campus engagement efforts.
Increase the number of campus contacts at each institution to ensure multiple referral and contact sources from varied departments to extend SFS visibility.
Provide referring institutions with adequate and timely information on program fill-statuses, SFS updates, and applicants in the SFS admissions system.
Successfully position SFS to differentiate our programs from other providers.
Develop and track goals for each school and implement strategies to increase enrollment.

Ideal Start Date: January 10
Position Close Date: Open until filled
Competitive Salary and Benefits

Recruitment
Post job announcements on SFS website and appropriate external job sites and work with Marketing Manager to post on social media
Actively seek out networks and new recruitment channels to promote SFS positions, with special emphasis on attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Maintain online resume database and track applicants on SFS’s internal job tracking system
Conduct preliminary screening, collect references, background checks, and driving record checks, as needed

HR Administration & Compliance
Coordinate the onboarding and offboarding process for all U.S., and select Field Staff
Maintain HR records database and organizational charts
Collect, monitor, and submit monthly headcount reports
Manage HR annual budget
Ensure I9 compliance
Revamp and maintain US Employee Handbook, and advise on Employee Handbooks for SFS’s international entities
Oversee annual performance evaluation process
Conduct compensation reviews and make recommendations to senior management
Collaborate with Operations to review hiring practices, labor laws, and entity compliance at SFS’s international locations

Benefits Administration
Work with broker to annually shop for competitive pricing on benefits and present to senior management
Manage benefits including health insurance, HSA, dental insurance, short and long-term disability plans, life and AD&D plans, retirement plan, FMLA, workers compensation, unemployment and COBRA

Employee Relations
Receive employee support requests and assist with facilitation and documentation
Partner with supervisors on performance improvement plans, as needed
Investigate employment discrimination and harassment claims per SFS policy and legal requirements

Organizational Culture & Training
Work with senior management to articulate and lead a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging initiative at SFS to ensure inclusive hiring practices, work culture, curriculum, and program
Assist senior management in promoting a positive and inclusive remote work/hybrid/multi-time zone culture
Identify training needs within the organization and external consultants to deliver training as needed i.e. DEIB, HIPPA compliance, harassment, conflict mediation, promoting positive work environments in international and remote-work settings

Texas Woman’s University is a public university known for its contributions and leadership in the fields of nursing, education, the healthcare professions, nutrition, the arts and sciences, and business.



The Education Abroad Advisor coordinates student recruitment and advising for faculty-led and semester education abroad programs. Works directly with students related to education abroad opportunities, eligibility, academic credits, financial aid, scholarships, and health and safety. Responsible for marketing education abroad opportunities through the website, events, and other channels of communication. Makes orientation and educational presentations about education abroad experiences. Collects data for assessment of education abroad experiences. Work is performed under general supervision and performance is based upon the completion of assignments and results obtained. Performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system in accordance with university policies and procedures.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but are not limited to the following:

- Provides assistance and support to the Director in administering the education abroad programs.

- Provides support to students before, during and after their education abroad experience.

- Advises students on education abroad opportunities and their applicability to degree plans.

- Communicates with academic advisors about applicability of education abroad experiences to specific degree plans.

- Assists students in applying for education abroad opportunities and financial aid, including scholarships.

- Works and communicates with external education abroad providers and partners.

- Works with other administrative offices such as Financial Aid, Bursar, Registrar, Student Life, etc. to promote and facilitate student education abroad plans.

- Conducts information sessions and promotes education abroad opportunities and scholarships through multiple communication channels and various outreach activities.

- Assists in hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating student assistants.

- Updates and maintains information and data within the Education Abroad Portal (Terra Dotta software system).

- Verifies participant eligibility for education abroad experiences and education abroad scholarships.

- Collaborates with Director on educational presentations and orientations related to education abroad programs.

- Collects assessment data on education abroad experiences.

- Remains current on best practices in education abroad programming.

The Program Manager for Education Abroad has strong technical skills and a keen appreciation
for critical processes and procedures necessary for the implementation of education abroad
programming. The Program Manager seeks the integration of new and updated technological
solutions to support those processes and procedures, enhancing the experience of all
stakeholders . They are involved in all aspects of Amideast’s Education Abroad programs as
outlined in the full job description linked below. They support the professional development and supervision of colleagues, and
serve as acting director in the absence of the director. Applicants should review the following links:
http://www.amideastedabroad.org/mena-is and http://www.amideastedabroad.org.

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.

-Works 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 Office of Duke-NUS Affairs is hiring a Program Coordinator to serve as the main travel coordinator for visitors from Duke-NUS Medical School to Duke University. The Program Coordinator will plan and manage VIP visits, study trips, symposia, workshops, and faculty engagement programs with Duke and Duke-NUS/SingHealth. Along with overseeing the many logistical components of the visits and events, the Program Coordinator will also represent the Office of Duke-NUS Affairs at these engagements and accompany VIPs as needed.

This position is hybrid, with the opportunity to work up to 3 days remotely upon successful completion of onboarding. This could be an excellent role for anyone interested in international education, events management, or medical education & research. Our office is a dynamic environment with hardworking colleagues and opportunities for professional development. Please feel free to reach out to me directly with any questions at samira.wellemeyer@duke.edu.

Who We Are:
Studying and interning abroad is more than just an academic experience – it\'s a life experience with the power to transform student futures. At CEA, our experienced teams around the globe are driven by a shared passion to provide unique, high-impact academic and cultural experiences abroad, supporting all students throughout their journeys. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, CEA employs an admired team of education abroad professionals and faculty in 22 cities worldwide – and counting.

Justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to the mission, structure, and operations of CEA. We strive to provide a work environment that celebrates difference and is free of implicit and explicit bias. We seek to hire employees representing diversity in all forms and work to support all employees to achieve at the highest level. Employment is based on a person’s professional qualifications and competence.

Position Summary:
The Program Manager, Custom & Faculty-Led Programs is responsible for collaborating with CEA’s institutional partners, University Relations Team, and onsite international staff to creatively develop and implement programs that support the sending institution’s academic goals, align to best practices in the field, and fit within student and institutional budgets. The Program Manager also plays a critical role on the CEA team in serving our partners and providing responsive, creative solutions.

Responsibilities:
Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of custom and faculty-led programs for assigned international locations, engaging key stakeholders across the organization to ensure program success.
Provide direct support to U.S. faculty and administrators in partnership with CEA’s University Relations team, showcasing excellent customer service, demonstrating creativity in meeting their needs, and impacting program retention.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for CEA’s custom program capabilities, services, and offerings for assigned locations.
Support the promotion of CEA’s custom programming and support services to U.S. institutions, including virtual meetings, webinars, and strategic visits as needed.
Partner with CEA’s onsite international staff to develop programs that support the sending institution’s goals, including academics, co-curricular activities, and student services.
Prepare custom program budgets, including pricing recommendations, in conjunction with CEA’s onsite staff and in alignment with financial guidelines.
Develop and deliver quality program proposals within specified deadlines.
Coordinate pre-departure program preparations between the sending U.S. institutional partner and CEA onsite staff.
Lead and participate in cross-functional working groups with the goal of evaluating and refining custom program offerings, services, resources, and processes.


Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
4 years of comparable work experience in international education
Experience with budgeting and study abroad program design
Experience communicating and collaborating with various U.S. university/college stakeholders
Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, access, and inclusion
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree
2 years working with custom and faculty-led programs within a study abroad office or third-party study abroad organization
Experience studying, living, and/or working multiculturally
Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply

Salary: Starting at $55,000

Why You’ll Love CEA:
Health & Wellness Benefits – in office Fresh Fruit Wednesdays, Wellness room, ergonomic options & more!
Up to 8 hours of paid volunteer time in addition to PTO
Healthy snacks and a coffee bar provided
12 paid holidays
Opportunities for employee growth
Benefits coverage for domestic partners
Pet insurance available
Employee discounts at 35+ vendors including Apple, T Mobile, Walt Disney World, Hello Fresh & more!

Our commitment to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion 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.

Who We Are
The University of Michigan College of Engineering (U-M CoE) empowers students to make a difference in the world. The International Programs in Engineering Office (IPE) has been recognized as a leader in sending engineers abroad. IPE supports CoE students engaged in a range of international experiences including semester exchange, summer study abroad, student organization travel, internships, volunteer, research abroad, as well as support for incoming exchange students and the International Minor for Engineers. More information about the IPE office can be found online: http://ipe.engin.umich.edu/

Position Summary
You will join a collaborative team of education abroad professionals who are passionate about providing all CoE students with opportunities to gain meaningful international experiences. As the International Programs Manager you will have primary responsibility for managing the International Minor for Engineers, coordinating the support for student organization travel, and leading IPE’s curricular integration strategies. You will also help develop IPE’s re-entry programming to support students returning from abroad. You will assist with student advising, application processing, program promotion, pre-departure preparations and support students while abroad. You will help maintain strong global partnerships and administrative support for IPE programs in order to meet goals and ensure results. You will report to the IPE Assistant Director.

What You\'ll Do
Provide overall program management for: the International Minor for Engineers; the student organization travel approval process; a designated number of education abroad programs; IPE scholarships and funding; curricular integration and the transfer credit approval process

Develop and strengthen our re-entry programming and support services for students returning from international programs

Administer student assessment, gather feedback, and provide suggestions for continued program development and improvement.

Co-develop content and present at a variety of IPE events, workshops and staff training sessions.

Advise students individually or as a group on program requirements, applications, and the travel proposal process; address questions or concerns from a student-centered perspective

Maintain positive, frequent, and meaningful engagement with our collaborators to support international experiences for students.

Provide mentorship and supervision: serve as a member of the IPE Leadership Team and Advising Team; mentor IPE colleagues, and supervise student staff

For a complete list of responsibilities, please check here.

WE TRANSFORM LIVES. Everything we do is designed to improve the quality of life of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders in a way that empowers them to expand the boundaries of science to higher levels of understanding and influence.

Be a part of our story.

Primary Position Function/Summary: Reporting to the Director of Study Abroad and the Coordinator, Illinois Center for Urban Agriculture in the ACES Office of Academic Programs, the Coordinator will be responsible for student advising, outreach, and program management initiatives for The College of ACES. Programs include, but are not limited to, study abroad, MANRRS, Discovering STEM in ACES, and student success initiatives. The Coordinator will work closely with campus partners and ACES academic units to support the College’s global engagement and diversity equity and inclusions goals. Diverse applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Student Advising:

· Provide academic and administrative advising to current and prospective study abroad and exchange students to ensure they can participate in global engagement opportunities that support their progress towards graduation.

· Co-advise MANRRS, including individual mentorship and the coordination of on-campus MANRRS activities.

· Respond to evolving student questions and concerns related to study abroad, global engagement, MANRRS, Discovering STEM in ACES, and overall student success initiatives.

· Organize and lead pre-departure and orientation sessions for study abroad and exchange students, informational sessions, and health and safety presentations.

· Lead a student success workshop once per semester in coordination with the Academic Success Coordinator

· Coordinate the ACES Global Ambassador program, which includes recruiting student volunteers, offering trainings to new members, tracking participation, and remaining available for regular consultation and support.

· Identify new opportunities for outreach within ACES and the UIUC campus community.

Program Management:

· Collect and process application materials, update and track student files in the study abroad software system.

· Work closely with faculty, staff and international partners on the planning and execution of a portfolio of education abroad programs, faculty-led courses, and virtual exchanges.

· Develop and maintain informational materials, website, resources, handbooks, and other content for global engagement and inclusive excellence initiatives.

· Serve on campus level committees related to global engagement and inclusive excellence.

· Assist with the planning and implementation of the summer Discovering STEM in Agriculture Program

· Work with the Director of Study Abroad and Coordinator, Illinois Center for Urban Agriculture to identify new opportunities to integrate inclusive excellence into academic programming

· Manage social media channels for ACES Study Abroad and MANRRS

· Contribute to overall global engagement and inclusive excellence program marketing, recruitment and outreach initiatives, including but not limited to, study abroad fairs, info sessions, classroom presentations, and recruitment events.

· Some evening and weekend hours may be required on campus and/or during international travel (not guaranteed)

· Complete projects related to the overall operation of the Office of Academic Programs

· Other duties as assigned

Organizational Chart:

Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
Dean, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
Associate Dean, ACES Office of Academic Programs
Director, ACES Study Abroad & Coordinator, Illinois Center for Urban Agriculture
Coordinator, Global Engagement & Inclusive Excellence

Proposed Start Date: As soon as possible after the close of the search

Application Procedure: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of the posting at http://jobs.illinois.edu

Appointment Details: This is a 100% full-time professional position appointed on a 12-month service basis. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Required application material:

Please upload a cover letter, resume, contact information for three professional references, and a 1-page diversity statement that describes the diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) principles or practices that you view as essential. You are welcome to draw directly on relevant experiences or speak generally about what you envision as most critical for successfully fostering DEIJ in this position.

Additional Information: For additional information about the position, please contact search committee chair Brianna Gregg at bjgray2@illinois.edu .

For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The EVP for Outbound Exchange Programs will collaborate with the President and CEO to shape the strategic direction for CIEE’s global matrix of international study abroad and exchange programs. She or he will be responsible for the overall sales and marketing of CIEE outbound programs and the operations teams that deliver high-quality programing in every location. The EVP will shape strategy and work with leaders to set objectives and key operating results for each division, develop and implement annual budgets, managing teams in each program area, meet sales and enrollment targets, develop exemplary relationships with academic consortium members and key user groups, and ensure that CIEE is the industry\'s leader in student safety and program quality.

The EVP leads a global division of over 500 US and international staff, is responsible for +$100 million in annual revenue, works with over 600 US colleges and universities and over 50 international colleges and universities, overseas program delivery in 26 countries and 35 international cities, and serves as a senior advisor for company-wide strategy and execution to CIEE’s President and CEO.

As a member of the Risk Management division reporting to the Senior Director, Global Health, Safety, and Security, the Assistant Director, Global Health, Safety, and Security is a key contributor to the university’s commitment to supporting all faculty, staff, and student travelers. This position collaborates with Education Abroad, Temple’s overseas campuses, domestic immersion and semester programming, Temple’s emergency services provider and travel health insurance, providing leadership, direction, and guidance on domestic and international travel. This position is responsible for assessing university needs on an ongoing basis and assisting in the development of support structures for both domestic and international travel. Serves in the absence of the Senior Director, Global Health, Safety, and Security.

The Assistant Director oversees the administration of the International Travel Policy and implementation of new travel related policies. Provides detailed risk assessments and mitigation plans for global programming, as well as overseeing the necessary training programs focused on health, safety and security components of travel. Manages relationship between the university and its emergency services provider and travel health insurance provider. Serves as a first responder on a rotational basis to support travelers with routine incidents, while being available to support all Temple University travelers in a 24/7/365 in the event of an emergency while away from campus.

The nature of global health, safety and security is that it is a fast-paced field that requires constant innovation to meet the evolving needs of the Temple University traveler. The Assistant Director role ensures a high level of support is always available for Temple University travelers and further ensures that the Senior Director, Global Health, Safety, and Security is fully supported with long range projects and 24/7 emergency response.

This position qualifies as a hybrid work arrangement. Details regarding the work arrangement will be discussed with the final candidate. Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities
Under the oversight of the Program Manager, the HWM, as an individual and as a member of program faculty/staff team, will:

Student Affairs:
Assist Program Manager with delivery of in-country orientation and ongoing training to students in the areas of community building, critical thinking, cross-cultural issues, conflict resolution, self-awareness, communal living, and physical health/mental health and safety
Assist the HQ Admissions team in the delivery of an online Pre-Departure Orientation as needed
Act as a resource to students for their program-related, personal, and medical needs
Facilitate communication within the student group and act as a liaison between staff and students
Preemptively monitor and address individual student and group attitudes and behavior
Keep the Program Manager informed of potential problems
Participate in resolving group conflict and student conduct
Facilitate establishment and support of student committees

Safety & Risk Management:
Support Program Manager in overseeing the safety of all program participants
Adhere to, actively model, and enforce all school-wide and program rules and polices
Utilize incident reporting system, providing written reports to SFS Headquarters
Work with and support Program Manager with carrying out on-site safety audits
Review and Submit a Risk Management Plan to SFS headquarters prior to field trips
Participate in the review and revision of program risk assessment and management plans
Work with Program Manager to coordinate the program’s emergency plans, including for evacuation and fire safety
Recommend and review policies and procedures for risk management
Serve as a main point of contact for student emergencies, effectively managing crisis situations
In consultation with the Program Manager, facilitate the safety and health portions of the on-site orientation
Keep all medical kits and safety supplies stocked and up to date

Community Outreach:
Work with program faculty/staff to develop and implement community outreach activities
Arrange recreational programming for students within the local community
Develop meaningful partnerships between and program and the local community
Organize and facilitate guest speakers from the community
Coordinate with other staff to develop community engagements initiatives

Program Support:
As directed by the Program Manager, develop or update program schedule, regularly communicating these updates to students
Attend new program staff training prior to and during the program
Provide periodic reports, marketing materials, and student input to SFS headquarters
Participate in preparation of final reports and program field preparation guide revisions
In cooperation with other program staff and as delegated by the Program Manager, provide day-to-day coordination of interns
Participate in planning activities prior to program start and in review post-program
As requested by the Program Manager, assist with other logistical, group management, and administrative tasks

Daily Program Life:
Live on-site for the duration of each program period and engage with students during mealtimes
On a rotating basis, take responsibility for Program-specific staff of the day duties
Take part in, and occasionally lead, program upkeep projects, social, and field activities
Serve as program caretaker during breaks as requested by the Program Manager
Drive standard transmission vehicles

Work closely with multiple branches of the organization including Operations, Human Resources, Health and Wellness, IT, and Finance.
Oversee the preparation of annual budget templates. Distribute to budget managers and collect proposals for review by senior leadership
Run reports to compare budget vs. actuals for HQ and International cost centers as requested
Assist with expense tracking, cashflow management, reimbursement, vendor payments
Maintain registration info of SFS vehicles and vessels
Assist manager with data collection for annual insurance renewal
Manage lease renewals
Monitor contract duration and renewals
Assist with organization and tracking of documentation from field centers and storage management within Microsoft SharePoint environment
Manage SFS Beverly, MA Headquarters’ office operations and lease
Assist with employee and contractor onboarding process, contract preparation, and offboarding documentation
Provide general administrative support to the department and assist with other projects as needed

Global Operations Manager, Europe, Middle East, North Africa
School for International Training


Grade:6

Reports to: Executive Director of Global Operations

Salary Range: $54,000 - $70,000

Anticipated Start Date: January 2023

Term of Employment: 1 year, renewable

Apply by: December 1st

Base of Designation/Remote Eligible: Middle East, North Africa, Europe preferred (possible country locations could include Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Serbia, Morocco, Jordan, Tunisia, and Italy), US.

School for International Training seeks a full time, Global Operations Manager to supports the day-to-day management of a portfolio of SIT programs primarily in the designated region. The Global Operations Manager is responsible for working with Program Administrators, Academic Directors, program staff, entity directors, and home office support departments to ensure efficient, effective, and compliant program implementation. The position will focus on the day-to-day program operations related to legal compliance, financial management, student health and well-being, business affairs, staff and faculty issues, strategic growth and re-organization, the development of new programs/sites, and the formation of new partnerships (with higher education institutions and for new grant opportunities). The successful candidate will have a combination of experience working and living in the region, interest in regional affairs, work history of managing global higher education programs, and a sense of entrepreneurship. The Global Operations Manager will be expected to lead regular regional administrative meetings, participate in the delivery of staff training, travel in the region periodically, and participate in organization wide projects.

The SIT Global Operations team is composed of highly talented, flexible, multi-disciplinary individuals who share the end goal of supporting the delivery of the highest quality global higher education programs. Implementing programs in 50 countries requires constant modernization and problem solving. Global Operations Managers will have the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from all over the world to solve problems and bring about change. They will relish the opportunity to lead and participate in project teams that seek to update SIT’s ways of working and thinking. They will relish the opportunity to lead and participate in project teams that seek to update SIT’s ways of working and thinking. They will also be motivated to learn about each of the programs in their portfolio, focusing on the programmatic details, supporting strategic growth and how each Learning Center Team approaches its work on a day-to-day basis, and contributing to future vision as we develop new programs, grants, and open in new countries.
Responsibilities

Strategic Growth and Reorganization

Support strategic growth of SIT by leading efforts to open new sites and liaising with potential partners and funders.
Contribute to SIT’s continuing re-organization by analyzing operations in the region and creating new structures and processes to meet the needs of growing program centers.


Staff and Faculty—Payroll and Other Processes

Develop local staff hiring processes in consultation with Human Resources.
Lead processes of hiring new local employees and contractors ensuring that the established internal process is followed.
Ensure that newly hired employees are paid through a compliant payroll process.
In collaboration with the SIT Human Resources Department maintain records of locally hired employees ensuring that all employees have current letters of employment or employment contracts when needed.
Approve employee leave records ensuring they are accurate and complete.
Lead and contribute to projects related to locally hired employee benefits, job satisfaction, and other issues.


Legal Compliance

Ensure that compulsory activity reports are submitted to government agencies. This may include report writing and working with other SIT faculty and staff to compile reports.
Work with General Counsel’s Office to create and close legal entities in the region.
Ensure year-end financial reporting is submitted per local requirements and that agreements with accounting firms are up to date.


Business Affairs

Manage negotiating, execution, and tracking of agreements related to purchases of high value goods and services.
Support programs in day-to-day financial management.
Oversee the annual budget submission process for programs in the portfolio providing regional level approval.
Submit Know Your Client documentation when it is requested by banks and other institutions.
In conjunction with signatories and home office, manage processes related to opening, closing, and changing bank accounts. Ensure that bank account database records are up to date.
Review and approve lease renewals. Ensure valid leases are collected and filled.


Student Health, Safety, and Well-being

Contribute to health and safety planning in the region.
Serve as a member of the crisis response team responsible for managing urgent program and student issues.
Perform learning center site reviews according to the established process.


Collaborative Project Management and Problem Solving

Lead and participate in operations team projects. Projects may include organization and delivery of staff and faculty training workshops, implementation of large-scale change in institutional business practices, or ad hoc research and reporting on specific program issues.


Other tasks as assigned


Vaccination is required for all employees in our U.S. offices except for those receiving medical or religious exemptions. If boosters are subsequently recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) then employees and faculty will be required to receive the booster within thirty (30) days of their eligibility.
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For more than 90 years, World Learning Inc. is a thriving global organization made up of The Experiment in International Living, the nation’s most experienced provider of international education through exchanges for high school students; School for International Training, offering accredited undergraduate study abroad programs through SIT Study Abroad and internationally focused master’s degrees through SIT Graduate Institute; and World Learning, a global development and exchange nonprofit organization.
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School for International Training (SIT) was founded in the early 1960s as a training center for the first Peace Corps volunteers. For nearly 60 years, SIT has prepared students to be effective changemakers and global citizens through experiential education focused on the world\'s most critical global issues. SIT Study Abroad offers accredited summer and semester undergraduate programs in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, as well as comparative programs on multiple continents. SIT Graduate Institute offers global and hybrid certificates, master\'s, and doctoral degrees.
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We are a globally diverse community of staff, faculty, board members, alumni, students, and participants who believe that inclusive and equitable practices are at the heart of a peaceful and just world. Each of us strives to honor diverse voices and lived experiences, examine our own biases and privileges, actively work to address inequities in our structures, and foster a community of open dialogue. We are committed to acting with accountability, transparency, reciprocity, authenticity, and empathy.

World Learning is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action/veterans/ADA employer, committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

The Study Abroad Office at NC State in Raleigh, North Carolina is hiring for two Assistant Director leadership positions! Both positions offer a flex work schedule with 3 days/week in the office and 2 days/week remote and excellent institutional benefits. Apply by November 27 for priority consideration.

The mission of the Study Abroad Office is to serve all North Carolina State University students by providing academically well-matched, immersive experiences abroad with a commitment to safety and accessibility. We are committed to developing diverse, culturally competent students prepared to engage in today’s global society. We strive to foster an inclusive environment for all students and encourage students of all identities and backgrounds to study abroad.

This Assistant Director of Study Abroad Group (faculty-led) Programs is an integral part of the Study Abroad Office leadership team and is responsible for directing new faculty-led program development and administration, supervising a team of program coordinators, assessing faculty-led programs, and coordinating student health and safety support/conduct concerns as they relate to faculty-led programs. This position is also vital to ensuring that study abroad is accessible and inclusive for the entire NC State student population.

Anticipated Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience (Anticipated Hiring Range $61,000 - $65,000)
See position posting for a complete position description and job duties.