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Job: Study Abroad Program Coordinator Position at Ohio University (Athens, OH)

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Position: Study Abraod Program Coordinator
Posted by: Ohio University
Type: Full-time
Location: Athens, Ohio
Salary: $35,000+ depending upon education and experience. Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package which includes health benefits, paid time off, and educational benefits for employees and eligible dependents.

Application deadline on September 29, 2013

Overview:

Ohio University is hiring a Study Abroad Program Coordinator within the Office of Education Abroad. We seek a candidate with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.

The program coordinator is an integral part of efforts to increase education abroad participation and ensure the continued high quality of Ohio University¹s study abroad programs. This employee will work with faculty directors on the preparation, management, and execution of their programs abroad, as well as administer OHIO¹s student exchange programs. S/he will also work closely with students preparing to go abroad from the beginning stages of choosing a program and pre-departure preparation to problem-solving with students overseas. Additionally, s/he will recruit, train and supervise a team of student peer advisors.

Job Duties:    

  • Manage assigned faculty-led study abroad programs.
  • Recruit, train and supervise student peer advisors.
  • Promote the benefit of education abroad and Ohio University¹s program offerings across its main and regional campuses through presentations, events sponsored by other university offices, and fairs.
  • Advise students on study abroad options and follow up with students interested in study abroad.
  • Develop and update Education Abroad website and print content as needed.
  • Creates and updates advising materials.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum of 6 months experience abroad (studying, working, volunteering, or interning).
  • Demonstrated work experience within the field of international education.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master¹s degree; experience working in a multicultural and/or international environment.
  • Preference given to work within the field of education abroad, ideally for at least one year.
  • Intercultural competence as well as outstanding communication and public speaking skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty and administrators.

Application Instructions:

To apply online by Sept 29, 2013.  Application requires Resume/CV, Cover Letter, References, and optional documents.  Contact Gail Houlette at houlette@ohio.edu with questions.

Additional Information:

For more information please visit their website and Job Listing.


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