Job: Cultural Engagement and Study Away Program Manager-University of Minnesota Rochester Campus (Minnesota)
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Position: Cultural Engagement and Study Away Program Manager
Posted by: University of Minnesota Rochester Campus
Location: Minnesota
Overview:
The program manager is responsible for managing Study Away from Rochester, which includes Education Abroad and National Student Exchange, advising undergraduate students at UMR on Study Away from Rochester, coordinating general travel advising services, creating and updating all advising related publications online and in print related to Study Away from Rochester, administering UMR travel scholarships, facilitating pre- and post-travel learning experiences, serving as Designated School Official for SEVIS, and working closely with Global Programs & Strategic Alliance on the Twin Cities campus (50%); serving as the liaison with One Stop Student Services as it relates to travel and capstone experiences, such as explaining financial aid policies, procedures and scholarship options (10%); facilitating curricular and co-curricular integration as it relates to cultural competence, global perspectives, diversity and inclusivity initiatives (35%); and other duties as assigned (5%). This position includes some teaching of appropriate courses and seminars.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience plus one year of college-level advising related to Education Abroad Programs or National Student Exchange Programs.
- Occasional travel to the Twin Cities campus and annual out state conference travel will be required and evening and some weekend work may be necessary to fulfill job responsibilities.
Preferred Requirements:
- Prefer graduate level education.
- Three or more years of relevant higher education advising experience related to Education Abroad Programs or National Student Exchange Programs
- Teaching experience
- Experience tracking and interpreting data relevant to their work and using that information for work and process improvement
- The successful candidate will possess:
- The desire and ability to work in a collaborative, team environment
- A commitment to equal opportunity and experience working with diverse populations
- Innovation and the ability to operate in a sometimes ambiguous environment
- The ability to learn and disseminate detailed information using a high level of interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Self-motivation, excellent time management, and organization skills
- Experience utilizing a diverse range of technologies
Application Instructions:
All applicants must apply through the UM online application system at https://employment.umn.edu. Search postings for Job Requisition #187198 for application instructions and links. Applicants please list comprehensive information on the online application. Please attach the names and contact information of 3 references, letter of intent and resume.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
Additional Information:
For additional information, please visit the job listing.
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