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The Texas Tech University Office of International Affairs is seeking dedicated and dynamic candidates for the position of Study Abroad Counselor. This position reports to the Director of Study Abroad. The Counselor’s primary objective is advising students throughout the study abroad process including program selection, pre-departure, while abroad, and upon return to campus. The Counselor will utilize student development theory to ensure students are meeting their academic, personal, and professional goals through study abroad. Work is preformed collaboratively with colleagues on campus and with partner institutions to ensure coordination, compliance, and smooth operation of international programs.

Student Health, Safety and Emergency Response Director

The University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) is committed to promoting excellence through diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. In keeping with the academic mission of the University of California, UCEAP recognizes that diversity is integral to the University’s achievement of excellence and strives to create an environment that is welcoming for all. UCEAP upholds the principle of equal opportunity for all and adheres to the University of California Diversity statement.

Through international academic experiences, UCEAP inspires students to explore and transform their lives, UC, and the world. Since 1962, UCEAP has served as the UC systemwide study abroad program, supporting this mission and serving over 100,000 students across all 10 UC campuses and over 30,000 international exchange students. UCEAP typically has over 6,000 student participants annually and is active in over 40 countries worldwide. Sustained by strong academic excellence, spirited faculty collaboration and an interrelated support system, UCEAP produces future global citizens and thought leaders. www.uceap.universityofcalifornia.edu

Brief Summary of Job Duties
The Student Health, Safety and Emergency Response Director oversees risk and crisis management, emergency response, student incidents, health, disabilities, code of conduct, travel insurance, health and safety training, UC policy, and regulatory compliance.

Analyzes issues, problems, and crises with or without prior precedent. Creates, develops, and implements strategies; formulates and administers policies and programs with significant impact on UC student welfare. Directs systematic and uniform student emergency response, incident response, risk management, compliance, crisis preparedness, and student travel insurance matters, while observing health and safety standards and laws in countries of operation.

Leads comprehensive, systematic, international student emergency assessment and response within the UCEAP Risk Framework. Provides reliable data to mitigate risks, ensuring sound decisions and policy/reporting compliance. Creates and implements objectives for standards and best practices, global readiness, and successful responses, ensuring operational continuity/recovery. Links stakeholders on protocols, emergency preparedness, prevention, response, and recovery; improves resilience, providing for the safety and security of students, staff, and faculty abroad.

Audits global readiness and recovery plans, response protocols, and compliance with applicable US and in-country laws. Monitors geopolitical issues and trends. Leads 24/7 response team; monitors and analyzes threats; assesses situations; coordinates responses and provides guidance and direction during crises and major world events (e.g., terrorism, civil unrest, environmental disasters, epidemics, fires, outages, etc.). Oversees UCEAP student travel insurance program; negotiates terms for specific services and coverage levels, based on student demographics, and program location/needs.

Responds to sensitive incidents, such as mental health crises and sexual violence or assault, that require decisions/direction on complex matters with or without precedent. Formulates response strategies with the appropriate Program Director, considering students\' best interests, while observing UC policies and applicable laws. Guides Program Directors and program teams to provide immediate crisis intervention and resource information and referrals, supportively and confidentially. Serves as liaison with students and campus Title IX Officers/CARE Advocates. Provides advocacy and support, including implementation of safety plans as recommended by a treating physician. Works with the Student Health, Safety and Emergency Response Team, in-country, and UC campus experts to provide appropriate support.

Identifies threat scenarios and responses; guides local staff abroad to develop crisis management plans for each location abroad. Provides training for staff, including campus health/psychological and disability services, on student risk management issues, health, safety and security, sexual violence, student code of conduct, mental health, and others, based on student incident trends. Implements and maintains security processes to reduce risks, respond to incidents, and limit UC liability. Facilitates the continuous development, upgrade and enforcement of security, safety, and health policies, procedures, and accountability across UCEAP.

Serves as a subject matter expert to provide leadership, providing guidance for emergencies and incidents with global impact (e.g., pandemics). Keeps up to date on current research, trends, and technology in the field. Participates in outreach for health and safety standards within the field of education abroad and in a professional network of UC global risk administrators. Maintains involvement in professional organizations, such as the US Diplomatic Security (OSAC), NAFSA, and Forum on Education abroad.

The position of Assistant Director of Learning Abroad is a full-time position in the International Programs and Services Office and reports to the Director for International Programs and Services. This position will oversee the advising of students pursuing study abroad opportunities on all matters related to their programs, maintain student and program information, review student applications for programs and scholarships, assist in the development of custom programs, and coordinate events and marketing campaigns to promote study abroad opportunities.

The International Programs and Services office provides support for both Learning Abroad opportunities and International Student Services. As part of this team, the Assistant Director for Learning Abroad works closely with others in the office to provide a wide range of support for the international programs and services offered. This position will be an integral part in planning and implementing programming and will be crossed trained to be able to assist international students with general questions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Advising Lynn University students on all matters related to their study abroad experience, pre-departure, while abroad, and upon return.
- Maintain records and information to ensure programs are accurately represented, student progress on application process can be tracked, and reports containing accurate data can be processed.
- Provide training on learning abroad opportunities and office processes to other staff or faculty as needed.
- Lead and establish plans for pre-departure and re-entry orientations.
- Review study abroad and scholarship applications.
- Collaborating effectively with faculty, staff and student groups in the promotion of intercultural awareness, international education and global competency.
- Regularly participating in professional development opportunities to remain current on best practices in the field of International Education.
- Assist the Director with the development and implementation of custom programs.
- Assist the Director with emergencies involving students abroad and serve as point of contact for such situations when the Director is unavailable.
- Assist international students with general inquiries
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Associate Program Director


The University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) is committed to promoting excellence through diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. In keeping with the academic mission of the University of California, UCEAP recognizes that diversity is integral to the University’s achievement of excellence and strives to create an environment that is welcoming for all. UCEAP upholds the principle of equal opportunity for all and adheres to the University of California Diversity statement.

Through international academic experiences, UCEAP inspires students to explore and transform their lives, UC, and the world. Since 1962, UCEAP has served as the UC systemwide study abroad program, supporting this mission and serving over 100,000 students across all 10 UC campuses and over 30,000 international exchange students. UCEAP typically has over 6,000 student participants annually and is active in over 40 countries worldwide. Sustained by strong academic excellence, spirited faculty collaboration and an interrelated support system, UCEAP produces future global citizens and thought leaders. www.uceap.universityofcalifornia.edu

Brief Summary of Job Duties: Under the general direction of the Program Directors (PDs), the Associate Program Director (APD) is responsible for student case management across all programs, regional coordination of health and safety emergencies, review and analysis of student program evaluations, and full oversight and management responsibilities for student affairs case management, student evaluation review, marketing support, and select program management.

The APD works closely, when necessary, with the Program Teams, Directors of Reciprocity, Finance, Student Health, Safety & Emergency Response, Human Resources, Information Technology, and the Associate Vice Provost & Executive Director on legal, budget, and other operational matters.

As the locus for one of the University’s strategic plan foundations, Penn State Global Programs is an area of growth and opportunity for those seeking a career in the field of international education. Global Programs is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion for all employees and students; we value individuals of all perspectives and backgrounds in our collaborative, respectful, and globally engaged environment.

The Education Abroad office (EA) within Global Programs is accepting applications for an education abroad adviser. The adviser will work on advising, exchange program management and outreach. This person will report to the Manager of Education Abroad Advising and will also work closely with the Academic Services Manager. Other key collaborators include the entire advising team, academic services, EA leadership as well as Faculty-Led programs teams to support office-wide strategic goals.

Job Duties:
• Provides guidance and information to students on the availability, value, and academic appropriateness of study abroad programs within the designated program portfolio;
• Coordinates outreach initiatives on behalf of EA intended to reach a broad spectrum of potential students, many of whom may be traditionally underrepresented in study abroad;
• Work directly with students (both outbound and inbound exchange) both in one-on-one and group sessions; addressing groups of students, parents, and faculty through a variety of media.
o Advising on program costs, financial aid policies, and education abroad scholarships; responding to inquiries about study abroad;
• Prepare pre-departure/pre-arrival information, working with the online tutorial, and leading orientation sessions; maintaining supportive and constructive communication with students during the advising, application, study abroad, and return stages;
• Act as a primary contact for the incoming exchange students and exchange partner universities, working closely with DISSA and offices from across campus to assist them through the application and enrollment process.
• Prepare and update information and materials for EA programs within Terra Dotta Systems, application review, and student selection, maintain partnerships with providers, host institutions, and program staff abroad.
• Support and lead EA initiatives for programming and outreach to prospective study abroad students.
o Activities include but are not limited to; Education Abroad Fair, information sessions, returned student programming, events, etc.; Crisis support: collaborating with appropriate crisis response team members in the case of student emergencies abroad.

The Bing Overseas Studies Program (BOSP) at Stanford University is seeking qualified candidates for the Director of the Stanford Program in Paris, France. This is a full-time, regular, administrative position.

The Director of the Stanford Program in Paris is charged with nourishing an intellectual and social environment that is supportive of excellence and high academic standards for Stanford undergraduates. The Director is responsible for the academic and administrative management and day to day operation of the Bing Overseas Studies Program (BOSP) center in Paris, and for making decisions on local resource allocations and priorities, recognizing both local practice and Stanford University operating principles.

The Stanford Program in Paris is a three-quarter academic program supporting an average of 100 undergraduate students per year. This position supervises four administrative staff employees and manages the employment of lecturers and tutors associated with the program. The Director has immediate responsibilities for Stanford undergraduates attending the center each quarter and for providing direction, leadership, advising and support for their needs, in close collaboration with BOSP home campus staff. This position reports jointly to the Faculty Director and to the Associate Vice Provost, Executive Director for BOSP at the Stanford campus in California.

CORE DUTIES
• Academic Program Management
• Administration and Budget Management
• Student Life Oversight

These duties may be adjusted as needed to suit the academic and business needs of the Stanford Bing Overseas Studies Program.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Temple University seeks a Director of Education Abroad and Overseas Campuses. The office of Education Abroad and Overseas Campuses (EAOC) is responsible for Temple students’ participation in study abroad and supports its overseas campuses and programs. EAOC works collaboratively with the overseas campuses and university schools and colleges to advance the unit’s mission.

Reporting to the Vice President for International Affairs, and/or his/her designee, the Director of the Education Abroad and Overseas Campuses Division oversees major administrative aspects of the EAOC Division and assists the Vice President for International Affairs (VPIA) in implementing Temple’s university-wide study abroad efforts including supporting Temple’s overseas campuses activities and programs. The Director is a member of the leadership team working within EAOC’s strategic plan to assist the VPIA with the execution of internationalization initiatives. The Director has personnel, budget and planning responsibilities for the unit.

Education Abroad fosters an inclusive work environment and is committed to increasing diversity and enhancing inclusion practices in study abroad. The Director plays a crucial role in helping to foster that mission.

The Director will build relationships with academic and administrative stakeholders, and be able to represent Temple University to external constituencies on study abroad related matters. Performs additional duties as assigned.

* Management
Provide departmental leadership to the Education Abroad and Overseas Campuses Division unit and oversight of its programs, resources and activities. Oversee main campus operations in support of study abroad programming at Temple’s Rome and Tokyo campuses, including curriculum development and main campus faculty teaching abroad. Oversee semester overseas programs (such as the one in Oviedo, Spain), faculty-led summer programs, study abroad through exchange programs, and the processes for Temple students to participate in approved external programs and for non-Temple student to participate in Temple operated programs. Assure coordination with program managers, associate directors and communications, finance and institutional relations managers for all aspects of program administration including recruitment, application review, advising, pre-departure, visas, health and safety, budgets, scholarships, transcripts and reentry. Coordinate with Temple’s Risk Management office to ensure student health, safety and crisis management in study abroad programs. Provide and promote opportunities for faculty and staff to engage with study abroad programs. In consultation with the VPIA, ensure that programs are accessible and affordable for students through budgeting processes and identification and promotion of scholarship opportunities. Assure unit staff, operations and programs are compliant with government and university policies, rules and regulations.

*Program Development
Assist the VPIA to accomplish specific study abroad goals through program development and study abroad programs and establish international academic programs consistent with Temple’s vision as a worldwide premier research institution. Collaborate with overseas campus deans and the main campus schools and colleges to develop opportunities for students, particularly those from under-represented disciplines and populations, to study abroad at Temple overseas campuses. Work with faculty to develop and operate programs abroad, and provide opportunities for faculty to engage in student study abroad activities and implementation. Work with faculty and administrators to develop, review and evaluate study abroad activities.

*Operational
Oversee management and monitoring of budgets, work with the VPIA and/or his/her designee in setting program fees and monitoring exchange rates. Ensure accountability and financial viability associated with all programs. Responsible for the implementation and operation of study abroad program academic components including curriculum, schedules, faculty, instructional materials, promotional materials, facilities, evaluation of applications, course registration, and scheduling. Responsible for professional development of direct reports within the unit; including hiring, setting and implementing performance standards, competencies for professional development, and providing leadership to the unit.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Missouri State University is seeking a Study Away Advisor. Candidates who prioritize inclusion are welcome to apply at this application portal: https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/51507

The Study Away Advisor advises students regarding Study Away opportunities and provides related program support with the goal of developing diverse, culturally competent students prepared to engage in today’s global society. This key staff member contributes to an inclusive environment for all students and encourages students of all identities and backgrounds to study abroad. In 2019, Missouri State University’s Study Away rograms was recognized by The Forum on Education Abroad for meeting the field’s Standards of Good Practice.

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 meaningful global experiences into their curricula and to enhance their capacity through global mobility. Northeastern’s signature programs, including Dialogue of Civilizations, Global Engagement Program, Global Quest, the N.U.in Program, and Semester-In, are carefully designed to reflect the Northeastern University (NU) global mission, complement students’ on-campus studies, deepen students’ knowledge of the world and their chosen field of study, and help students develop intercultural and political sensitivity, utilize and strengthen foreign language skills, explore global career options, and grow as individuals. Through these programs, GEO facilitates global experiences for over 3,800 NU students and 200 additional foreign incoming students.

The Director of Global Experience Advising (Director) provides leadership and day-to-day management of the advising area across GEO programs, which includes outgoing and incoming exchange students. The Director maintains accountability for the advising group and assists the Senior Director for Global Learner Engagement to ensure coordination within the Global Learner Engagement division and across GEO\'s main operational functions. In partnership with the Senior Director for Global Learner Engagement, the Director develops enrollment strategies for GEO programs and for Incoming Exchange that are aligned with Northeastern 2025. This position sets enrollment targets and goals for the advising team and distributes them to the Colleges.

The Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the 360-degree advising strategy and oversees the student advising cycle, including student engagement and outreach, all aspects of advising, application, course approval and selection, pre-departure orientations, health and safety policy compliance, re-entry programming, and re-engagement with GEO. The Director ensures quality and consistency of advising services and communications with students, parents, and other constituents across the advising team.

The Director serves as part of a response team for international incidents and emergencies involving Northeastern students, along with WeCare and the International Safety Office (ISO). The Director collects and analyzes student education abroad data, including data on incidents and, in partnership with GEO leadership and ISO, and implements strategies for preventing incidents in the future. The Director interfaces with a variety of GEO stakeholders, domestic and international, NU and non-NU entities. The Director proactively engages, liaises with, and responds to academic advising departments and global co-op faculty to ensure GEO and GSSAC policies and processes are being communicated accurately, understood and followed. This position conducts site visits and attends, facilitates, and/or presents at meetings or conferences domestically and internationally. The Director is on-call to handle urgent and emergency issues as they arise.

The International Internships Adviser will maintain and manage a robust portfolio of internships and advise students, and will be the lead adviser on a portfolio of regional programs for the International Internship Program (IIP) at Princeton. The adviser will review applications and advise students individually or in group on internship opportunities, personal goals, program selection, health and safety issues, inter-cultural competency, etc.; plan marketing, recruiting and coordinate IIP events including but not limited to arranging pre-departure briefings and monitoring student experiences during the summer, assisting students with post-internship presentations, and assessing student evaluations. The IIP adviser will serves as the primary liaison for international partners and employers for the assigned portfolio, and will be managing all programmatic communications with them.

During the 2020-2021 advising and selection season, the adviser will also help facilitate and support remote internships as the IIP office introduces new options to support our students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Office of International Programs (OIP) staff is currently working remotely, but the adviser position is not a remote work position. The successful candidate for this position will begin remotely and must have the technological infrastructure necessary to work online (e.g., reliable internet). When OIP/IIP returns to the office the adviser will be expected to work full-time in-person in the office.

Please submit a cover letter along with your resume for full consideration.

The Director for Global Accounting and Compliance is responsible for the administrative oversight of the college’s accounting for global programs, including related policies and procedures, financial analysis and modeling, budgeting and projections, tax and other regulatory compliance and financial transactions.

This individual is expected to offer a high level of service to faculty and the college community, have strong attention to detail, have strong interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to work independently and problem solve with minimal supervision. This position works closely with the Center for Global Study and Engagement, Budget Office, Financial Operations, Financial Aid, and faculty program directors.

Essential Functions:
Provide financial accounting oversight for global operations, including the supervision of the Accounting Associate Global Programs. Direct the coordination and collaboration among campus offices that work closely with our office (Center for Global Study and Engagement, Budget, Financial Aid, faculty program directors, etc.). Attend regular meetings with these groups as necessary. Regularly monitor existing policies and procedures and draft new policies when needed.

Build budgets, mid-year projections and other financial analysis for global programs and associated funds, providing regular feedback and close communication with the Director Planning & Budget and the Center for Global Study and Engagement. This function includes regular budgeting and modeling for new programs developed by the Center for Global Study and Engagement.

Collaborate with the Center for Global Study and Engagement, General Counsel and appropriate third parties to ensure the college is in compliance with U.S tax and other regulations as well as local regulations in foreign countries. Work with the Accounting Associate to ensure compliance with non-resident alien reporting. Maintain global agreements and documents (properties, assessments, leases, vehicles, etc.)
Coordinate and supervise the year-end close for all global accounts, including foreign activity reporting to the Assistant Controller. Provide supporting documentation to the Assistant Controller for the year-end audit and coordinate responses to audit inquiries relating to global activity.

Perform financial functions for global programs, including the establishment of bank accounts, payment processing, purchasing foreign currency and forwarding currency to overseas accounts, monitoring overseas cash balances for replenishment, etc. Provide tax reporting on transactions as appropriate.