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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.

Department: Enrollment and Advising Services

CAPA The Global Education Network is committed to academic excellence, integrity and innovation in learning abroad. Our mission is to provide meaningful experiences that challenge and inspire students to analyze and explore complex political, cultural and social landscapes within urban environments. Through our commitment to personalized learning, global connections via technology and collaborative learning communities, we prepare students to live and work in a globally interdependent and diverse world. CAPA The Global Education Network is headquartered in Boston and operates programs in Barcelona, Dublin, Florence, Sydney, and London.

General Description:
As the Director of Enrollment and Advising Services, in collaboration with the VP of US Operations, you will provide leadership and support to the Enrollment and Advising team in the areas of crisis management, student recruitment, program management, and advising support for students and CAPA’s partnering college and university study abroad administrators who send groups of students on CAPA programs worldwide.

In this position you will work closely with all departments across the organization including, finance, institutional relations, marketing, and overseas operations, You will work closely with program developers and on site staff to communicate about contracted services and program details, and to provide guidance and support for any issues that arise while students are abroad. You will assist the finance team by facilitating contracted program components within the parameters of the established budget. You will work closely with visiting faculty leading customized programs on all aspects of the program including the management of their own and their student’s expectations about the program experience. This position will also provide leadership in the development of pre-departure advising documents that speak to the needs of today’s diverse and ever changing student population.

The below information provides a summary of responsibilities for this position:

Team Leadership:
• Provide management, mentoring and coaching to all current members of the Enrollment and Advising Team.
• Provide input to VP of US Operations on process improvements, advising enhancements and departmental efficiencies.
• Serve as team leader for any internship related inquiries. Organizing trainings on internships with overseas internship teams.
• Serve as departmental expert in visa advising and other immigration concerns
• Staffing support for leadership presence during shifted schedules for critical recruitment periods
• Provide departmental leadership in assisting with the planning of content for CAPA’s annual training events in July and December.

Crisis Management
• Manage relationships and communication with the study abroad administrators at partnering colleges and universities on topics including overseas crises, and student issues that arise while a student is on a CAPA Program.
• Serve as a Member of CAPA Crisis Management Committee, Responsible for Institutional Crisis Management Communication Outreach.
• Serve as Parent Liaison providing customer service and advising support to members of the Enrollment and Advising team when dealing parents and family of participants
• Serve as emergency phone crisis management 24/7 back up
• Help develop and participate in annual crisis management and emotional first aid training.


Student Services:
• Serve as a Tier 2 escalation point for PMs for more complex, difficult student and program issues.
• Serve as a Member of the CAPA Disciplinary Committee, ensure all advising and incident reports are being followed up on by the enrollment and advising team and provide any necessary tier 2 support.
• Provide leadership to ensure all student advising materials are up to date and speak to the varying needs of the diverse CAPA student body.
• Work with VP of US Operations on monitoring student feedback and develop action plan documents and action points for future enhancements to CAPA’s pre-departure advising materials and projects.


Conversion Management
• Manage relationships and communication with the study abroad administrators and visiting faculty on topics including recruitment strategy, student enrollments, advising questions and concerns, and student issues that arise while a student is on a CAPA Program.
• Work in partnership with the CAPA Institutional Relations team and Student Admissions team to monitor partnering institutions enrollment numbers and provide feedback on where additional recruitment support and campus visits may be useful to reach and exceed targeted enrollment numbers per term
• Collaborate with the CAPA marketing department to develop and maintain program/university specific marketing materials, customized websites, lead generating communication plans and other collateral.
• Guide prospective students from partnering colleges and universities through custom program enrollment process.
• Ensure all necessary program materials are complete and ensure each student meets the required program admissions requirements.
• Build and maintain university specific online application portals.

Pre-Departure Advising
• Provide guidance and support on the international internship application process for programs that include this experiential component.
• Advise students on visa requirements and the visa application process.
• Provide a high level of customer service support to our students, answering any pre-departure questions they might have via phone and email to prepare them for their time abroad.
• Establish and maintain pre-departure communication plan and timeline for all students admitted on customized programs as well as faculty leading programs.
• Manage program related concerns that arise from students, university administrators and the parents of participants.
• Work with other members of the pre-departure services team to update, develop, and create new program advising materials as necessary.
• Hold scheduled meetings with the overseas coordinators to discuss and receive updates on student applicants and relevant services such as housing, academics, and internships.

Finance Support
• Work closely with finance department to confirm individual student payments and communicate any nuances to billing process.
• Provide students with necessary information related to financial aid and financial resources that are available to students to help them pay for their program costs.
• Work closely with the student accounts department to review group and individual payment activity.
• Provide oversight of program budgets and manage in tandem with international teams.

CAPA The Global Education Network is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information, or veteran status.

Company Profile:
Studying abroad is more than just an academic experience — it’s a life experience! At CEA, we’ve made it our mission to provide high quality and unique academic and cultural experiences abroad. As students and universities grow ever more cognizant of the key role study abroad plays in gaining the knowledge and skills that characterize globally competent and employable graduates, CEA is uniquely positioned to support them. We’re here to help universities internationalize their institution, education, students, and faculty through a range of academic programs and services. Our experienced teams across the globe are driven by a passion and belief in CEA’s mission, and have dedicated their lives to supporting students throughout their study abroad journey. CEA is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and employs a diverse team of education abroad professionals and educators in 20 cities around the world…and counting!

Position Summary:
The Communications Manager (CM) is responsible for the development of CEA’s communication strategy, and engaging our university partners to drive enrollment in CEA’s programs. In this role, the CM will collaborate closely with different teams across the organization to design and execute B2B outreach campaigns to universities, and increase CEA’s visibility in the Education Abroad field. Additionally, the CM will be responsible for developing and executing B2C communication campaigns that target students and different university audiences across multiple channels in order to drive enrollment. The incumbent will be expected to design a cohesive communication strategy that utilizes webinars, whitepapers, newsletters, and email campaigns to engage current and new university partners. In addition, the CM will manage and prioritize communication projects for the organization.


Position Duties/Responsibilities:
The following responsibilities are not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned to assist with achieving certain goals and supporting business needs.
• Develop and execute a cohesive communication strategy focused on university and student audiences with trackable and measurable results.
• Design communication plans for new product launches to build awareness and drive leads, and works with Program Development to align
talking points and training for internal stakeholders.
• Analyze and develop segmented campaigns for student and university audiences to focus on their specific interests related to academic
disciplines, destinations and terms.
• Create awareness campaigns that position CEA as a leader in the field, and promote the organization’s international education initiatives via
newsletters, webinars, whitepapers, gated content, conference presentations, etc. with the goal of generating new university partnerships and
affiliations.
• Develop ongoing campaigns based on behavior, nurturing contacts from awareness to engagement.
• Assist the University Relations team with communications to support their efforts in the field.
• Assist in the gathering and writing of content for proposals, working with the University Relations team and subject matter experts to provide
clear responses to requests for proposals.
• Assist in the development of content for all collateral (digital and print), working with subject matter experts to align messages
• Collaborate with the Enrollment team on targeted campaigns to publicize student incentives, scholarships, and other promotions to drive
program awareness and boost enrollment.
• Coordinate with University Relations leadership the promotion of CEA familiarization trips, advisor workshops and other events across multiple
channels to increase awareness and trip participation.
• Manage a small communications team, including coaching, project management, and daily prioritization of work to meet tight and changing
deadlines.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director to ensure all collateral aligns with CEA branding and messaging guidelines.
• Serve as the primary writer for university-focused communications in collaboration with subject matter experts across the organization.
• Provide recommendations to leverage communication platforms such as Pardot for more robust communication, including but not limited to
segmentation and reporting.
• Serve on the Health & Safety communications team to provide timely updates to CEA constituents (universities, students, and families) during
emergencies.
• Stay abreast of competitor communications and share with internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with Human Resources, Executive Team, and Values Committee to develop and deliver internal communications for the
organization.

At Brown University, academic deans play a critical role, overseeing the College’s advising programs and a range of curricular and co-curricular opportunities that enable all undergraduates to develop and thrive as they connect their learning experiences to living lives of meaning and purpose. In this context, the Assistant/Associate Dean of the College for International Students provides advising, curriculum development, and academic support as an academic dean, while holding particular expertise in the unique strengths and needs of international undergraduates (which constitute 11% of the undergraduate population) along their multiple and intersectional identities.

Responsibilities

Advise and mentor undergraduates for success in the context of Brown’s open curriculum as an academic advising dean within the College.
Develop and support key curricular and co-curricular initiatives and programs that are identity-informed, responsive to, and supportive of international undergraduates.
Provide support for international undergraduates with the highest demonstrated financial need.
Serve as liaison for the College, which supports undergraduates as they navigate Brown’s Open Curriculum, to the Office of Global Engagement (OGE), which coordinates the activities of internationally-focused programs and initiatives across the campus.

Reed College is seeking a Director of International Programs to join the Office of the Dean of the Faculty. This position’s primary responsibilities will be to lead the college\'s study abroad and language scholar programs. The college’s eight language scholars report to this position. The Director of International Programs reports to the Dean of Faculty.

This is a full-time, exempt role with typical working hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Starting annual salary for this position is $65,000. Reed College offers an exceptional benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with 10% employer contribution (after one year of service), 22 days of paid vacation, paid holidays, half-day Fridays in the summer, and many other campus amenities.

What You’ll Do
Lead the college’s overseas study and exchange programs for enrolled Reed students, as well as domestic study and exchange at U.S. institutions for enrolled Reed students.
In consultation with faculty, identify domestic and foreign off campus study opportunities. Represent the college and negotiate formal associations with these. Manage the college’s 70+ formal associations that already exist.
Coordinate advising, application, institutional nomination, and placement of Reed students to off campus study. Maintain connection and communication with students studying in these programs, and address student or parent concerns. Conduct periodic site evaluations and host these organizations and institutions in visiting Reed. Oversee annual program billing (revenues in excess of $1.5 million). Partner closely with the chair of the Off Campus Studies Committee.
Lead the college’s language scholars program. Each spring and summer, hire (the currently) eight foreign language scholars who live on campus in the language houses. Serve as mentor, trainer, and supervisor for the language scholars. Work collaboratively with the Office of Residence Life to ensure that language scholars are providing effective programming to enhance language house residents’ learning of language and culture.
Represent Reed as “primary school official” in dealings with the State Department, Department of Labor, State Department, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Provide periodic reports to these, as required to support our programs. Each year, obtain work authorization for those who teach or assist in the academic program, including OPT, H and J visas.
Work collaboratively with the Office of International Student Support on immigration and other matters related to supporting Reed’s international students.
With the dean of faculty and the staff-faculty “Off-Campus Study Committee,” evaluate our current study abroad program and develop a long range plan for study abroad at Reed.
It is estimated that this role spends its time and efforts in the following proportions: 50% for off-campus study, 20% for international students and language scholar programs, 20% for on campus programs, and 10% for various other tasks.

To manage the Off-Campus Programs fiscal and budget processes and to serve as a liaison with on-campus fiscal officers and accountants, and off-campus program partners for a variety of administrative and financial matters.

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.

Illinois International – Office of the Vice Provost for International Affairs and Global Strategies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign has an opening for an Associate Provost for Illinois International. Illinois International refers to the Office of the Vice Provost for International Affairs and Global Strategies, its functions, and its reporting units. We are dedicated to supporting campus internationalization through administrative, academic, and programmatic services and initiatives. Learn more about Illinois International (link to https://international.illinois.edu/).

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.

PRIMARY POSITION FUNCTION/SUMMARY:
Provide leadership, direction, and administrative oversight of Illinois International, including International Safety and Security, International Business Operations, Global Relations, and Communications as well as the Office of International Students and Scholar Services (ISSS), Global Education and Training (including the Intensive English Institute and the Shanghai office), and the Office of Illinois Abroad and Global Exchange, under the direction of the Vice Provost for International Affairs and Global Strategies (VPIAGS). Serve as a member of the Senior Management Team providing advice and guidance to the VPIAGS on matters related to the leadership of Illinois International and internationalization of the campus. Provide visionary, strategic, innovative, flexible, and change-oriented leadership.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide leadership, direction and overall administration for the development, coordination, and implementation of services provided under the VPIAGS.
• Initiate, supervise, and perform analysis relevant to institutional planning, policy and program development, program evaluation, and decision-making.
• Assist senior administrators in identifying and understanding emerging internal and external issues and changes that may provide opportunities or challenges to the international community.
• Leverage the expertise of Illinois International within the campus to create meaningful collaborations and elevate the visibility of the Office of the VPIAGS and its services.
• Supervise and lead staff to achieve success and foster a culture of innovation and high-level performance at both the individual and the organizational level.
• Provide leadership for the creation and offering of internal professional development and training opportunities for all Illinois International staff.
• Provide oversight and implementation of unit and campus policies and procedures.
• Represent Illinois International on unit and campus committees as appropriate.
• Serve as liaison to various college and campus entities.
• Serve as second-in-command to the VPIAGS and represent Illinois International in the absence of the VPIAGS.

The Director of Program Safety (DPS) has primary responsibility for evaluating and monitoring program risk, safety and security concerning
Guarini Institute programs and operations. Under the guidance of the Guarini Institute Executive Director, and working closely with all Guarini
Institute staff, program partners domestically and abroad, campus risk managers and other campus units, the DPS will lead the ongoing
development and review of policies and protocols designed to enhance the safety of undergraduate study away programs and participants.
The DPS will be responsible for communicating with a variety of constituents about off-campus and overseas health, safety, security, and
compliance matters, and for developing and managing resources related to these issues.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive study abroad travel preparedness and response strategy to promote and protect the safety and well-being of UC Irvine students, faculty, and staff when travelling. The selected candidate will be the expert in the Study Abroad Center on all matters related to international travel safety and security. The candidate will engage in outreach to promote, advice and train on health, safety and security overseas.
He/she will create general and specific Study Abroad emergency plans, oversee emergency response, train SAC staff and directly manage complex emergencies. The selected candidate will design safety training for Faculty-led program leaders and students, including training for high-threat situations.

UCI Study Abroad Center

The mission of the Study Abroad Center is to foster a culture at UCI in which study abroad is expected and achievable for all students.
The Center reports to the Office of Global Engagement, and assists students in participating in programs abroad that offer unique academic opportunities, international learning and personal development while making progress toward their UCI degree. Graduates who have studied abroad become future leaders – in public, private and non-profit sectors – with a more nuanced understanding of other countries and cultures as well as greater self-awareness and self-confidence. We aim to ensure that our students’ study abroad experiences help them affect positive change in the world, both locally and globally.

Compensation Range:

Commensurate with experience.

Department Website:

http://studyabroad.uci.edu

Updated: Jul 10, 2020
Location: UC Irvine Campus
Job Type:
Department: STUDY ABROAD CENTER

Job Opening ID: 8974
Reports To: Director of Study Abroad
Working Title: Global Risk Manager
Department: Study Abroad Center
Bargaining Unit: 99
FLSA: Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 007242
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule:
Employee Class: Career

Under the supervision of the Director of Study Abroad Center, the Lead Advisor for Inbound and Custom Programs will develop and manage comprehensive programming of educational opportunities for inbound international students and custom programs for outbound UCI students.

Inbound students: The selected candidate will have the oversight of the management of a portfolio of inbound UCI bilateral exchange programs and UCEAP reciprocity programs, as well as the creation of custom programs for inbound international students. The candidate will provide individual and group advising throughout all phases of the international education process, including but not limited to the application process, registration and payment, intercultural adjustment, adapting to the US academic culture, housing, health and safety in the US context. She/he will organize various orientations (International Student Welcome and Farewell) and other intercultural programming and evaluate these sessions on a regular basis.

Custom UCI International Programs: The selected candidate will also develop and manage short-term Study Abroad programs led by UCI faculty and/or staff. Included in this process is developing logistical and operations plans for these programs, coordinating outreach and marketing for these programs across campus. This role requires a high level of organizational skills, independence, and responsiveness. It includes extensive coordination and interaction with the UCI faculty, staff, and vendors for recruitment, enrollment, and preparation of students, as well as assisting with program logistics and expense reconciliations.

The selected candidate is expected to have general knowledge of campus academic departments, schools and colleges, major and degree requirements to match a student\'s interests, academic/linguistic/cultural preparation and goals to the appropriate program. Apply in-depth knowledge of academic and course offerings of international programs in his/her portfolio. In collaboration with academic specialists on campus, create specific course options abroad for students in advisor’s portfolio of UCI academic schools and departments.
Position involves cooperation with staff at the UCEAP System wide and Program Providers, and coordination with relevant academic and administrative offices at UCI.

Department Website:

http://studyabroad.uci.edu

Updated: Jul 27, 2020
Location: UC Irvine Campus
Job Type:
Department: STUDY ABROAD CENTER

Job Opening ID: 8972
Reports To: Director of Study Abroad
Working Title: Lead Advisor for Inbound and Custom Programs
Department: Study Abroad Center
Bargaining Unit: 99
FLSA: Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 007965
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule:
Employee Class: Career

POSITION TITLE: Cohort Director
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time
LOCATION: Remote – US or Latin America
DURATION: 9-15 weeks (includes 2 weeks of training + 1 week of evaluation)
DATES: August 31-December 20 or August 31-October 30
COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience

Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS) is a leader in international youth development, creating a world in which young people realize their full potential as leaders and global citizens. We provide extraordinary opportunities for youth to design and lead projects in collaboration with US and Latin American peers and partner organizations across the Americas.

The Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life (Tisch College) is the only university-wide college of its kind, Tisch College studies and promotes the civic and political engagement of young people at Tufts University, in our communities, and in our democracy.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, together AMIGOS and the Tisch College are launching our first-ever virtual gap program – the Civic Action Gap Semester. Through the program participants will explore critical issues through college-level course curriculum and a volunteership placement with a community organization. They will dig into the topics of leadership and cultural humility by examining their role in social change and community action. They will learn how to step up at a time when collaboration and civic engagement are more important than ever. The Civic Action Gap Semester is designed to activate the energetic network of changemakers across the world by giving them the space to build new communities both globally and locally while they learn what it means to be a leader at home in their own community. Through online modules, college course curriculum, virtual meet ups, and mentorship, this semester program will foster different strategic approaches to cultural humility, project management, civic engagement, and personal leadership.

POSITION SUMMARY
AMIGOS is hiring Cohort Directors for the initial program launch. Additional applications may be considered on a rolling basis depending on demand for the program. The Cohort Director is responsible for the execution of the Civic Gap Semester for either one 12-week session or one to two 6-week sessions with a single cohort containing approximately 10-13 participants from around the world. They will be directly accountable for all aspects of the program, including curriculum delivery, group management, service project coordination, partner agency coordination and mentoring. This position reports to the Gap Program Manager at AMIGOS and the Tufts First-Year Global Programs Manager and is a full-time position for 40 hours per week.

This is a unique opportunity to develop program management skills, engage and mentor youth, support young people to take action in their local community, learn and practice online facilitation and help AMIGOS and the Tisch College to build out a new program!

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Understands & effectively communicates AMIGOS & Tisch College mission, vision, and core program components
• Complies with all AMIGOS & Tisch College policies and procedures
• Demonstrates effective teamwork & communication skills
• Demonstrates responsible decision making and creative and constructive problem-solving skills
• Facilitates training methodologies that are appropriate for a diversity of learners and demonstrates confidence speaking in public
• Passion for youth development and experience mentoring young people
• Uses tact and sensitivity in interactions with all AMIGOS & Tisch College constituents
• Provides effective support and guidance for diverse youth volunteers
• Demonstrates comfort implementing a new program model
• Communicates effectively in English & Spanish
• Interest in or knowledge about Latin American history, culture, social issues

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensures that the program meets established goals and outputs
• Coordinates the program for his or her assigned cohort based on AMIGOS &Tisch College curriculum
• Understands, upholds, and enforces the AMIGOS & Tisch College Standards of Conduct and other policies and procedures
Training
• Completes 2-week virtual training prior to program launch (August 31-September 14)
Program Delivery
• Serves as the lead facilitator and content expert for their assigned cohort for the duration of the program
• Sets weekly schedule for cohort activities considering time zones, student schedules, and weekly requirements
• Review and offer feedback for online coursework assignments
• Provides ongoing programmatic feedback to the Gap Programs Manager and Tufts First-Year Global Programs Manager to make program adjustments as needed
• Manages documentation for cohort within the Canvas learning management platform
• Ensures completion of AMIGOS & Tisch College measurement and evaluation tools
Management
• Sets expectations for students to create a positive and professional environment
• Coordinates, supervises, provides ongoing support to the students (including bi-weekly check-ins, open office hours, and promoting open communication)
• Directly mentors and coaches the students to monitor performance, attendance, participation, and completion of program curriculum
• Coordinates and checks in with partner organizations of the student volunteerships
• Supports students in designing and curating a service project to complete at their partner agency

Post-Program
• Engages in a 1-week debriefing and evaluation with AMIGOS & Tisch College
• Submits feedback evaluating the program and providing recommendations for the future

University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) is seeking to fill a full-time Director of Finance senior leadership position. USAC is a private, nonprofit, university-based study abroad organization headquartered in Reno, Nevada and a consortium comprised of over 30 U.S. universities, including University of Nevada, Reno.

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Finance Director with strong numerical skills to drive our organization’s financial operations and improve financial performance. Duties for the Finance Director will include but not limited to supervising an accounting staff of 11, overseeing internal controls, budgeting, financial analyses, legal, property management, annual insurance, monitoring cash flow and investments and managing tax compliance.
The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, good strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, exceptional numerical proficiency, and strong leadership skills. The noteworthy Finance Director should coordinate financial operations, develop effective financial strategies, guide efforts towards financial stability, monitor all financial activities, promote revenue growth, and ensure compliance with accounting regulations.

Key Job Responsibilities:
Oversight of an Accounting/Finance team of 11 employees who manage accounts receivables, accounts payable, payroll, monthly foreign financials and facilitates the preparation of financial statements and analyses.
Budget planning and forecasting.
Provides timely and accurate financial statements and analyses, analysis of budgets to Management, Board of Directors and Finance Committee.
Oversees audit and tax functions, coordinates activities with external Public Accounting firms and reviews firm performance.
Ensures compliance with relevant foreign, federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and best practices, including but not limited to tax laws, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and FASB (Financial Accounting Standard Board).
Reviews and forecasts foreign currency needs.
Remains up to date on best practices in nonprofit finance, business systems and internal control measures, compliance and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations.

Other duties:
Reviews and maintains USAC’s insurance coverage.
Monitors Foreign Associations and corporations.
Collaborates closely with the Director of Human Resources, especially pertaining to salary and benefits administration.
Monitors 401k plan and investments
Oversees USAC’s rental properties
Develops and implements accounting policies