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Provides administrative support for (1) the IE3 Global internship program and, (2) to OSU GO operations in our broader education abroad programming, including enrollment management and the articulation of study abroad transcripts.

Provides advising and support services to study abroad students and international interns, as well as supports, manages, and curates relationships with partner institutions abroad and international internship host sites within their assigned geographic portfolio.

Provides advising and support services to study abroad students and international interns, as well as supports, manages, and curates relationships with partner institutions abroad and international internship host sites within their assigned geographic portfolio.

Serves as coordinator and primary contact for all IE3 Global education abroad programs in Germany and Spain. IE3 Global offers two program options in Spain; the Germany portfolio consists of fifteen university options within the German state of Baden-Württemberg as a part of a state-to-state exchange program.

This position will manage the Senior Vice Provost for Global Engagement’s communications and work closely with high level university administrators, personnel from other University departments, and international stakeholders. This position will oversee strategic initiatives and high-profile global engagement programs, manage the flow of projects, and engage as a critical member of the Senior Vice Provost’s strategic leadership team.

Responsibilities
Stand in for the Senior Vice Provost as requested for both internal and external meetings, domestically and internationally. Accurately reflect the Senior Vice Provost’s position in internal/external meetings and discussions to help drive understanding and move decision-making forward. Provide independent analysis and judgment in prioritizing situations needing attention and take steps to ensure projects are moved forward and tracked for progress through completion. Identify information proactively that has the potential to be impactful and elevate issues along with resolution options to the Senior Vice Provost, in a timely manner. Responsible for establishing and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders and partners across the university and abroad. Demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal savvy, as well as emotional intelligence. Perform appropriate research for special projects as determined by the senior vice provost and be responsible for drafting of documents, review, development, and implementation. Assume leadership of special projects and initiatives, as appropriate. Scope, plan and execute often quick-turnaround projects with limited outside assistance. Oversee transfer of projects to other stakeholders, as appropriate. Serve as a member of the Senior Vice Provost’s strategic leadership team. Assist the Senior Vice Provost with development and management of short- and long-term goals, objectives and strategic initiatives. Lead and serve on portfolio and university committees, as necessary. Responsible for establishing and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders, student leaders and campus partners.

Director, Richard U. Light Fellowship Program

The Office of Fellowships and Funding in the Center for International and Professional Experience at Yale University is seeking a highly organized, student-focused individual with exceptional supervisory, communication, data management and stewardship skills to direct the Richard U. Light Fellowship Program (RUL) and advise on and manage competitions for other internal and national fellowships. Reporting to the Director of Fellowship Programs, and as part of a dynamic and creative fellowships team, the RUL Program Director will provide the overall vision for and management of this highly successful program now in its third decade of operation. The RUL Program supports the study of East Asian languages in approved programs in China, Taiwan, Japan and Korea for approx. 135 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students annually.

Essential Duties

Serve as Administrative Director of the RUL Fellowship Program.
Advise on and manage competitions as assigned for additional internal and national fellowships.
Serve as part of a CIPE team to advise students on fellowships.
Direct information technology for the RUL Program including: Website creation and maintenance; multi-media projects, such as promotional videos for student information meetings and more general outreach, etc.
Convene and set agendas for the RUL faculty-led Advisory Committees.
Collaborate with Yale University faculty to engage them in the RUL Program (primarily through participation in the Selection and Advisory Committees) to foster a greater understanding and integration of the RUL Program across the campus.
Steward the Light Fellowship budget of $2.4 million by managing the receipt, disbursement, and documentation of all funds with the further responsibility of developing long-range forecasts identifying areas for improvement.
Produce a detailed, data-based annual report that documents the previous year’s activity and sets forth long-term goals for review by the RUL Board of Trustees and University Officers.
Represent Yale University to the Light Fellowship Foundation; advise trustees regarding trends, forecast needs and opportunities, and recommend budgetary allocations. Attend the annual RUL Foundation board meeting.
Collaborate with related departments and administrative offices (e.g. the Center for Language Study and the Council on East Asian Studies).
Participate in fellowship/grant comprehensive database development.
Represent Yale University and the RUL Program to, and participate in the relevant meetings of, internal and external organizations.
Develop networking mechanisms for and between Light Fellows that will prove of benefit long after the fellowship term is completed.
Oversee the approval process for overseas programs, including on-site visits and oversight of visits by faculty members or other administrators. Monitor quality and recommend improvements to approved and/or potential programs through direct collaboration with program directors abroad.
Research, monitor, implement and contribute to best practices in the field of International Education.
Supervise the RUL Assistant Director and Administrative Assistant.
Other responsibilities as assigned.

About UofSC:

The University of South Carolina System is comprised of the state's flagship university in Columbia (founded in 1801 and currently one of the top 50 "Best Colleges" according to U.S. News and World Report), three regional comprehensive universities (USC Aiken, USC Beaufort and USC Upstate), and Palmetto College consisting of four two-year campuses (USC Lancaster, USC Salkehatchie, USC Sumter, USC Union and Fort Jackson/Extended University). Together, the USC System institutions offer more than 450 degree programs on campus and online and are uniquely positioned to meet the state's educational, cultural, health and research needs. The System employs nearly 14,000 people who work daily to improve the lives of students, fellow South Carolinians and the world. Our diverse engaged faculty and staff enjoy a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment.


The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu.


The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, protected veteran status or genetics.



About the Position:

The Study Abroad Enrollment Coordinator manages records and provides support for a large and diverse student clientele in the Study Abroad Office of Global Carolina. Works collaboratively with the Study Abroad staff to support the office’s effectiveness in utilizing available technology – mainly the designated travel registry and student application system. Duties include: processing student applications, maintaining student records, processing study abroad transcripts, and providing general support for students participating on a range of international programs. Coordinates data collection, reporting and delivery and develops and revises forms used for data collection and reporting. Trouble shoots and identifies system problems and seeks solutions. Provides training to new and existing users.

The University of Wisconsin – La Crosse (UWL) and International Education and Engagement (IEE) is seeking
applicants for the position of Education Abroad Advisor. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting and
coordinating education abroad opportunities for students, including advising students, supporting faculty in program
development, and planning and implementing promotional and outreach activities on campus and in the community. The
advisor serves as an integral member of the Office of International Education and Engagement and supports all efforts
related to international education at UWL. This position reports to the Director of International Education.

The main job functions and responsibilities of the advisor include the following:
- Advise students on opportunities, requirements, and application procedures concerning all UWL sponsored study
abroad, exchange, and third-party provider programs.
- Coordinate and support faculty led education abroad programs and maintain effective relationships
with UWL faculty.
- Serve as curriculum integration liaison for UWL academic departments.
- Coordinate and facilitate education abroad recruitment activities and pre-departure and re-entry programming.

Organizational Description:
CEA provides study abroad education programs for domestic university students looking to earn college credit from fully accredited programs in Europe, Latin America, Africa and China. CEA’s programs combine a student-centered curriculum, global competence, cultural immersion, and academic excellence. Programs include such topics as language studies, cultural competency, liberal arts, social sciences, and international business. CEA is widely recognized for the quality of its programs and has a strong global brand in the education industry. Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, CEA employs over 140 staff in 12 countries around the globe.

Position Summary:
Custom & Faculty-Led Programs is a fast-growing, goal oriented unit within CEA. The Student Services Coordinator is responsible for preparing students and faculty for their custom and/or faculty-led programs abroad by managing student and faculty registration, collecting pre-departure documentation, advising on visas (when applicable), answering student questions, and assisting with student health and safety matters. The incumbent will work closely with university staff and faculty to determine appropriate enrollment processes and provide advising and program support. This person must maintain thorough knowledge of Custom Programs and their requirements, as well as develop a strong understanding of CEA’s systems to appropriately advise, develop, and execute unique enrollment procedures based on university requests.

The ideal candidate will have experience working within a study abroad environment and/or with faculty-led programs either at a university or third-party organization. The incumbent must have a strong project management background, including attention to details, critical and problem solving skills, and willingness to work within a small, fun, and creative team. This position involves collaboration and interactions with multiple stakeholders, so a successful candidate must be a strong communicator, both in writing and in-person interactions.

In addition, the Student Services Coordinator will have the opportunity to train on the Forum Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad; practice their language skills to communicate with international teams; and further their professional development through various training opportunities and/or local and national conferences.

Position Accountabilities:

The accountabilities listed below are not all inclusive of what the employee may be responsible for.

• Manage the enrollment and student advising services for approximately 60-70 programs annually.
• Enroll students and faculty participating in custom and/or faculty-led programs using CEA’s student management systems (Programs Database, AMS, Salesforce, SharePoint, CASA, Apollo, etc.).
• Advise, by phone and email, students and parents of students participating in custom and/or faculty-led programs, setting clear expectations regarding the upcoming program experience and the students’ accountabilities during pre-departure.
• Collect, review, and manage student documents, such as photos, medical questionnaires, and registration forms.
• Collaborate with other Custom Program team members to organize and execute the program planning call for assigned programs.
• Liaise with onsite staff regarding student registration and pre-departure processes, including pre-departure student communication.
• Communicate and collaborate with university contacts as needed for custom program requirements.
• Understand expectations and requirements for student preparation for custom programs through collaboration with University Relations, Academic Affairs, Marketing, and Enrollment.
• Collaborate with Information Technology as needed to improve system processes and troubleshoot issues.
• Coordinate with Student Accounts on general financial advising and billing, ensuring timeliness of student invoice requests and accommodation of requests for special payment plans.
• Review, compile, and send post-program evaluation results to on-site staff, University Relations team members, and Custom Program team members.
• Track pre-departure processes through, and conduct periodic reviews of, Custom Program Opportunities into Salesforce.
• Create program offerings within the Programs Database and conduct audits of program data for accuracy.
• Populate and review student MyCEA Account profiles to ensure accurate program information.
• Assist with upkeep and continuous improvement of custom program documents such as agreement templates, waivers, rosters, faculty housing questionnaires, etc.

The University of Dayton, founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, is a top ten Catholic research university. The University seeks outstanding, diverse faculty and staff who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence in teaching, research and artistic creativity, the development of the whole person.

The Programs Coordinator is responsible for executing all logistical aspects of an assigned portfolio of short term programming worldwide including, but not limited to, working with faculty to design programs, securing services with vendors, collecting student application materials, and running essential reports. Position will require occasional evening or weekend work. The Programs Coordinator will also engage in the promotion of all education abroad opportunities, and will advise students on faculty led programs and other education abroad options. This position reports to the Associate Director.

Princeton University is seeking an experienced Study Abroad Advisor who will join the Study Abroad Program, part of the larger Office of International Programs. With oversight from the Director of Study Abroad, the Study Abroad Advisor advises students on the full array of study abroad options for the semester or year (Princeton-led, direct-enroll, and third-party programs).

Located about 50 miles from New York City and 50 miles from Philadelphia, Princeton University is a highly selective private liberal arts university with an undergraduate enrollment of approx. 5,200. The Study Abroad Office offers a wide variety of intellectually challenging, culturally enriching and socially diverse academic programs abroad. At Princeton, approximately 200 students study abroad for a semester or year. The Study Abroad Office also manages approximately ten Exchange Programs with leading universities worldwide. The Office provides support and assistance to other departments offering short-term international programs and also advises students for summer study abroad.

This full-time, twelve-month position takes place in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment. The Study Abroad team is composed of the Director, Assistant Director, one additional Study Abroad Advisor and a Study Abroad Coordinator.

CFHI’s is seeking a dynamic, seasoned professional to join the Programs Team in the role of Assistant Director, Asia-Pacific & US Programs. The Programs team manages all of CFHI\'s international & US-based partnerships and programs, academic partnerships, and student enrollment and support. This role provides stewardship and leadership for CFHI’s expanding portfolio, which currently includes India, the Philippines, Hawaii and California-based programs, with additional programs in the pipeline. The selected candidate will work directly with students, international partners, and academic partners to ensure high-quality, ethical programming for primarily health and pre-health students. The position requires strong cross-cultural communication skills to support diverse students and partners, flexibility to accommodate a shifting schedule, strong time-management skills, and outstanding communication skills to handle complex high-volume interactions with multiple stakeholders across multiple communication platforms in a prompt and professional manner.


About CFHI: Child Family Health International (CFHI) is a United Nations-recognized nonprofit organization providing community-based Global Health Education Programs for health science students and institutions. Our unique model fosters reciprocal partnerships and empowerment in local communities-- transforming perspectives about self, healing and global citizenship. Currently, we offer nearly 40 programs in 11 countries (Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, India, Mexico, South Africa, Uganda, Ghana, Tanzania, the Philippines, and the US). Since 1992, we\'ve sent over 9,000 participants on our programs. We also support locally-driven community health initiatives in the communities in which we work.


Position Description:





• Under the supervision of the Director of Programs, ensure that the planning and implementation of programs in his/her assigned portfolio is in accordance with organizational mission, vision, and values


• Ensure program daily operations and student services are promptly and properly administered


• Develop or tailor existing programs serving needs of academic partnerships and support their successful implementation through work with faculty, administrators, students, and international partners


• Meet or exceed pre-determined enrollment/recruitment goals for student enrollment


• Liaise with partners, relevant CFHI SF staff, and others to develop, implement, and evaluate community health projects and professional development opportunities at partner sites


• Collaborate with Programs Team and others to ensure coherent operations on overlapping academic partnerships and programs


• Respond to incidents and problems related to student programs and follow appropriate procedures in consultation and agreement with the Program Director and/or Executive director


• Share responsibility as one of three primary contacts on-call for 24/7 emergency calls from program participants and international/academic partners.


• Spend up to 8 weeks per year travelling to existing and potential partner (international and within the US) sites aligned with strategy, quality assurance, and budgets


• Spend up to 4 weeks traveling per year for conferences, university visits, outreach fairs, and other events; share takeaways back with team


• Prepare, monitor, and submit budgets for portfolio


• Appropriately propose/initiate and respond to requests to develop special projects and new programs (new regions/countries and new academic partnerships)


• Contribute to outreach activities including development of collateral for academic partnerships, contributions to the annual report, blogs, and others.


• Maintain regular communications with academic and international partners through regularly scheduled calls and ongoing communication on multiple communication platforms


• Build and facilitate international and domestic partnerships per strategic goals


• Negotiate and manage contracts


• Ensure continuous implementation of improvement measures for programs


• Maintain a working knowledge of developments and trends in the field of international education and global health, especially focused on portfolio


• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of US State Dept. and similar information; request and compile political and risk assessment updates from partners as needed.

Syracuse Abroad operates seven overseas centers (located in Florence, London, Madrid, Strasbourg, Santiago, Hong Kong, and Beijing), over 35 summer and short-term programs led by Syracuse faculty, and over 60 World Partner and featured programs (host universities abroad and third party providers). Syracuse Abroad serves approximately 2,000 students annually. Just over 43% of Syracuse students study abroad, a rate over four times the national average. Study abroad operations include 28 on-campus staff, and more than 150 faculty and staff overseas.



The Director of Global Operations (DGO) is one of four senior-level Director appointments reporting to the University’s Assistant Provost and Executive Director of Study Abroad. The Assistant Provost of Syracuse Abroad is responsible for setting and guiding the overall academic and operational mission and strategy for the development, implementation and management of study abroad at Syracuse University. The four Director positions constitute the University’s study abroad leadership team.



In this context, the DGO, reporting and working in concert with the Assistant Provost/Executive Director, plays a key role in overseeing Syracuse Abroad’s non-academic, operational and administrative issues, including, but not limited to legal matters, human resources, real estate and physical facilities, finances, information technology, and record keeping. The DGO is responsible for assessing, developing and codifying improvements in these areas, in collaboration and alignment with the University’s relevant central administrative departments and partnership with the Syracuse Abroad Centers.



The DGO is also a key strategic member of the Syracuse Abroad leadership team, collaborating to develop, assess, and implement new expansion and program initiatives. While the DGO does not directly manage the complex financial aspects of the University’s study abroad operations, the DGO will provide strategic financial management and budgetary recommendations, assuring their work contributes to continued and improved financial performance.



Finally, the DGO is responsible for the day-to-day management of direct reports, facilitating a respectful work environment, and overseeing Syracuse Abroad main campus facilities. The director is an effective and innovative leader, collaborator, and communicator who supports the management of a complex global operation, effectively navigating sensitive issues and relationships under time constraints and pressure.



This is a new position at Syracuse Abroad. As a member of the leadership team, the director will play a key role in growing and strengthening what is already one of the largest, and most highly respected study abroad programs among doctoral granting universities in the country, at a time of exciting and ambitious transformation.



Responsibilities

• To oversee, support and facilitate all non-academic operational and administrative aspects of the SA Ctrs overseas, the DGO: Provides support, expert advice and counsel to the directors and staffs of the centers abroad in strengthening their respective operations. Serves as principal contact, partner and interface between the ctrs abroad and home campus units that support them (including, but not limited to: human resources, general counsel, budget & planning, real estate & facilities, information technology); develops standardized procedures and protocols governing these relationships; to ensure that the ctrs understand and abide by necessary institutional requirements; and represents the ctrs’ differing needs effectively to University partners. Collaborates with the office of general counsel to ensure that all SA international sites have an appropriate legal standing and are compliant with local laws and regulations. Supports the Assistant Provost/Exec Director to develop joint initiatives among the ctrs, and to explore possibilities for their assuming new responsibilities and campus partnerships.

• To ensure that programming and operations are supported through adequate organizational structures and data-driven analysis by: Overseeing and providing leadership for staff responsible for business analysis, information technology, and records administration. Closely collaborating with the Asst Prov/Exec Dir to provide a strong vision for a strategic, efficient and effective allocation of financial and other resources in line with the SA vision and mission. Ensuring that SA vision and operations are supported through data-driven analysis. Collaborating with the Functional Business Analyst to determine what database, admissions and other products are appropriate to support the work of SA. Partnering with HR to support efficient staffing at SA main campus office; troubleshoot routine staffing and team building challenges.

• To collaborate with the Assoc Provost and SA’s leadership team in developing and implementing the SA mission and strategic plan by: Playing a strategic role as a member of the Program Dev team tasked with exploring and developing new initiatives and expansion opportunities for existing, and potentially new, abroad ctr locations and partnerships, assessing operational needs and developing necessary implementation systems and procedures. Acting as a key facilitator in assuring that ctrs abroad and partner universities/organizations each understand one another’s administrative and operational needs. Assisting in developing MOUs with new institutional and operational partners in collaboration with general counsel.

Reporting to the Assistant Provost and Executive Director, the Communications Manager serves as the communications liaison between Syracuse Abroad and the Division of Marketing and Communications. This individual will be responsible for collaborating with the Division of Marketing and Communications to develop fully integrated, comprehensive marketing strategies.
He/she must be a strong writer and editor as this individual will also develop and manage key communications to staff, parents, students and faculty oftentimes anticipating needs rather than responding to them. He/she will be expected to learn, and articulate, the many aspects of Syracuse Abroad and have thorough understanding of its goals and objectives across its many customers and stakeholders. This person will use his/her learned knowledge of Syracuse Abroad’s programs and inner workings to facilitate the strategic plan development process. He/she must be a strong collaborator and effective communicator, with a keen eye for details and an understanding of the impact of nuances.

Responsibilities
• Responsible for coordinating alignment with the Division of Marketing and Communication’s overarching marketing and communications strategies. Stay current with Syracuse Abroad’s goals, objectives and programs to facilitate the strategic plan development process and to develop effective internal communications. Works closely with Syracuse Abroad leadership and other central marketing contacts to ensure effective messaging and articulation. Works closely with leadership and central marketing contacts to ensure effective prioritization and planning annually of key initiatives that require communications. Write and edit critical internal communications materials, in coordination with the Division of Marketing and Communications when necessary, including email communications, key messages, news stories, web content and other essential documents.
• Reviews marketing plans and related materials. Works to ensure marketing programs roll out on time and on budget.
• Attends partner meetings. Ensures cross-functional teams effectively translate strategy to operations.
• Provides counsel to Assistant Provost and Executive Director and collaborates on building a best-in-class strategy for Syracuse Abroad.

The Forum on Education Abroad is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support its office operations. The duties of this position consist of a variety of administrative support and clerical tasks. The position requires close collaboration with Forum staff and others.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the front desk receptionist and act as first point of contact for visitors to The Forum;
• Answer main office telephone line and respond to or refer emails;
• Interact with constituents regarding routine processes and policies;
• Performs clerical and administrative support to the Forum Staff;
• Update and edit The Forum’s member database, spreadsheets, and webpages;
• Schedule meetings/appointments for Forum staff, committees and working groups;
• Coordinate and arrange transportation and lodging for Forum staff, Board members, Council members, and others working on behalf of The Forum;
• Take meeting minutes and staff committee meetings;
• Monitor publication inventory and office supplies;
• Other administrative duties as assigned.

Tufts University seeks a transformational leader as our new Director of Study Abroad, to start in June 2019. The Director of Study Abroad will be charged with maintaining Tufts’ excellence in international education while expanding and enhancing student access to study abroad opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and entrepreneurial leader in international education seeking to develop strategic partnerships, manage and develop new work flows, and promote the value of study abroad to faculty, students, and parents.

This position will start in June 2019.

Tufts’ Study Abroad office arranges study-abroad participation for Tufts undergraduate students in the schools of Arts and Sciences and Engineering. Working with global partners, our mission is to provide academically sound, culturally immersive, and linguistically rigorous study-abroad programs, structured with appropriate support, that challenge students to acquire and employ knowledge in new contexts and to expand their perspectives on the world and their own place in it. The department administers Tufts\' own semester-long and year-long programs (currently in Beijing, China; Santiago, Chile; Legon, Ghana; Hong Kong (SAR), China; Kanazawa, Japan; London, England; Madrid, Spain; Oxford, England; Paris, France; and Tübingen, Germany), supervises our students\' participation in third party programs, and is responsible for creating and administering short-term, credit-bearing opportunities for undergraduate studies overseas. The office is also committed to increasing access to study abroad for under-represented students and STEM majors.

The Director provides leadership, vision, and educational expertise in shaping and expanding international study opportunities for Tufts undergraduate students in Arts and Sciences and Engineering. The Director is responsible for management and process enhancements of the Study Abroad Office, the curriculum and academic administration of Tufts Study Abroad, and oversight of Tufts students\' participation in third party programs and partner programs. The Director works collaboratively with deans, faculty, and other campus partners to shape the mission, vision, and strategic management of study abroad options for undergraduate students within a larger global leadership strategy for the University, and contributes to the development of university-wide global strategy. The position involves the management of an annual budget of over $9,000,000 spent in eight currencies on five continents and direct supervision of 15 employees (3 in Medford and 12 in foreign locations). The Director is also responsible for crisis management and communications related to study abroad, and for working with campus partners to ensure student safety.

The Director provides strategic oversight and management of the College’s study abroad and off-campus programs. This includes (but is not limited to): 1) developing new semester-long and short-term programs; 2) overseeing pre-departure and re-entry programming; 3) coordinating all student advising related to study abroad opportunities; 4) developing and implementing policies related to study abroad and international programming; 5) developing and implementing the budget for study abroad programs; 6) maintaining existing institutional partnerships; 7) developing collaborative relationships with faculty and staff connected with the College’s study abroad programs; and 8) supervising staff and student workers involved with study abroad programs. In addition, in the absence of the Associate Dean for Global Affairs, the Director is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Center for Global Engagement.

DUTIES: The primary duties for the position are listed below.

• Serve has primary institutional and student contact for Chinese dual degree and non-degree programs, with a particular focus on the CHEPD China 121 Program.
• Recruit students from China with a focus on recruitment in Sino-American 1+2+1 Dual Degree (CHEPD) and dual degree Chinese programs.
• Develop recruitment materials for the Chinese market in conjunction with Admissions and Integrated Marketing and Communication and oversee Chinese social media (e.g. WeChat).
• Collect and submit data to China Center for International Education and Exchange (CCIEE) such as recruitment documentation and student reports.
• Solicit needed course information from China to facilitate course transfer, transfer advising, curriculum integration.
• Plan and organize delegation visits on the behalf of Chinese universities to UWEC and behalf of UWEC to China.
• Organize and provide training for UWEC faculty teaching in China.
• Act as Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) to support both F-1 and J-1 visa holders.
• Independently advise international students and visiting scholars to support their compliance with F-1 and J-1 regulations. Advising topics may include the visa application process, school transfers, changes of status, SEVIS record-keeping requirements, maintenance of status, reinstatement procedures, program extension, employment and economic hardship authorization, curricular practical/optional practical and academic training, travel and reentry to the U.S., dependent visa issues, and taxes.
• Oversee CCIEE visiting scholar program and service as back-up coordinator for all visiting scholars.
• Coordinate International Folk Fair.
• Contribute to cultural programming, operational documentation and work calendar for international student and scholar services.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Center for International Education.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION CENTER
FULL-TIME


FUNCTION:

Reporting to the Director of the International Education Center, the Assistant Director of Off-Campus Programs (OCP) provides comprehensive administrative, financial, and logistical support for domestic and international faculty-led programs. Additionally, the Assistant Director is responsible for training, supervising, and evaluating the OCP Support Specialist and serves as Acting Director of the International Education Center when the Director is out of the office.

Whitworth University currently offers over 25 faculty-led programs and 100+ international exchange and partner programs. The International Education Center consists of five staff personnel and seeks to further its internationalization efforts through international student enrollment, quality off-campus study programs, and holistic support services for faculty, staff, and students across the institution.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Administration and support for domestic and international faculty-led programs.
a. Advise faculty on all aspects of establishing and leading a faculty-led program.
b. Serve as point of contact for student advising of faculty-led programs.
c. Answer inquiries regarding program offerings, schedules, and costs.
d. Develop resources and tools for faculty-led program development.
e. Supervise coordination and execution of the Study Away Fair (Fall/Spring semesters).
f. Conduct program leader training on the student application and selection process, budgeting, program planning, financial management, risk assessment emergency procedures.
g. Stay abreast of current events that could adversely affect program/student safety and security.
h. Supervise collection of all applications, deposits, and release forms from students participating in all programs.
i. Coordinate student course registration for faculty-led programs in cooperation with Registrar.
j. Provide budget and accounting support services for all programs, to include: maintaining accountability of collection and expenditure of funds; maintaining credit union accounts for each program; reconciling OCP account records against the university’s General Ledger; auditing program leaders’ expenditures; ensuring compliance with Whitworth’s accounting and travel policies; submitting closeout documentation to Student Accounting Services.
k. Coordinate travel arrangements for study programs, including ground/air transportation and lodging, in coordination with travel agent/agencies.
l. Stay abreast of all required risk assessment and liability insurance information. Ensure program leaders operate within risk management best practices.
m. Serve as lead emergency responder when there is a crisis or emergency during program execution. Maintain a valid passport and be prepared to travel if necessary.
n. Participate and contribute as a member of the IEC team to continually improve the department’s website.
o. Serve on the Off-Campus Programs Advisory Committee (OCAC).
p. Develop, distribute, and collect faculty post-program evaluations and participate in other study away assessments, as required.
q. Stay current in the international education field by attending conferences and seminars related to education abroad and faculty-led program management.

2. Communication & Campus Engagement
a. Serve as liaison to Student Accounts, Registrar, and Business Office regarding all financial logistics.
b. Communicate appropriate information to students and parents and respond to questions.
c. Liaise with stakeholders both on and off campus (e.g. travel agencies, insurance provider).

3. General office duties
a. Assist in the hiring, scheduling, and supervision of student employees.
b. Serve on university committees, as requested.
c. Other duties as assigned by the Director of the International Education Center.

The Office of the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education at Michigan State University seeks a coordinator to lead curriculum-based global education projects, with an emphasis on first-year seminars away and abroad. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and administrative skills to manage student recruitment and develop instructors and staff members\' ability to implement off-campus first-year seminars. Additionally, a successful candidate will have the skills needed to document and report student learning gains from the office\'s projects.

Candidate should have a strong background in several of the following areas: education abroad program management, teaching and learning pedagogy, first-year transition, student success, program assessment, and educator development. This will be a 12-month, full-time (100% FTE), Academic Specialist position. We offer the following: An Academic Specialist with 1 year fixed-term appointment with reappointment to additional fixed-terms or appointment into the continuing depending upon performance and available funding. This position will start on July 1, 2019.

Specific Duties:

• Design and implementation of first-year seminars abroad and away

o Liaise with internal and external partners, including Education Abroad, third-party program providers, MSU colleges, Residence Education, Dean of Students, etc.

o Assist with new program development

o Recruit new faculty leaders and on-site coordinators

o Design, implement, and assess program marketing and recruitment

o Design, implement, and assess educator development

o Develop and update program policies and support resources

o Design, implement, and assess pre-departure and re-entry sessions

o Coordinate scholarship awards

o Maintain administrative functions using appropriate MSU systems (i.e., scheduling courses, enrolling students, and monitoring program evaluations)

o Liaise between program teams, Education Abroad, and Associate Provost\'s Office

o Conduct program assessment and evaluation

o Publish annual reports related to first-year seminars abroad and away

• Attend Friends of International Students and Scholars, Educational Abroad Advisory Committee, and other campus meetings related to global education, diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Other duties as assigned


The Office of the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education and Dean of Undergraduate Studies cultivates a vibrant, multi-disciplinary community that is diverse along many dimensions, including race and ethnicity; gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression; ability status; and creed or ideology.

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.