Dec 17

Job: Study Abroad Coordinator, Knox College (IL)

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Position: Study Abroad Coordinator
Posted by: Knox College
Location: Galesburg, IL
Type: full-time

Overview:

The Stellyes Center for Global Studies at Knox College invites applications for a full-time Study Abroad Coordinator (with part-time summer hours). Knox currently has three Knox-run study abroad programs, three exchange programs and more than 30 pre-approved programs around the world. Applicants for this position must have study abroad or other international travel experience, as well as experience working with college students. This is a 12-month position: 10 months are full-time and 2 summer months are half-time.

Knox College is a nationally ranked, private, residential liberal arts college of 1420 undergraduate students located in Galesburg, Illinois. Founded in 1837 by social reformers strongly opposed to slavery, Knox was one of the first colleges in the United States open to all, regardless of race, gender, and financial means. With a campus population of remarkable diversity that includes students from 48 states and 51 countries, significant representation of first-generation college students, and substantial cultural and racial-ethnic diversity, Knox is a vibrant and creative community.

Job Duties:

Advise students on study away (global and domestic) opportunities; assist in the development and administration of all study away programs, and short-term faculty led programs; speak at student meetings and classes; assist with international visitors and coordinate campus visits from partner institutions; attend off-campus study abroad fairs; assist in the planning and delivery of study abroad orientations and re-entry programs; coordinate the review of study abroad applications and the visa application process; communicate with partner universities; manage correspondence with students and parents relative to the overseas options; train and supervise student worker(s); communicate with students and program directors while abroad, as necessary; coordinate annual study abroad photo and multimedia contests; assist the director in coordinating the Peace Corps Preparatory Program; and selected administrative support duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree, experience living and studying outside the United States, demonstrated experience working with culturally diverse groups of people, demonstrated interest in the field of international education and in working with students, excellent writing and computing skills, and ability to occasionally travel within or outside of the United States for periods of up to two weeks.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with study abroad data and application managements systems, specifically StudioAbroad (Terra Dotta); experience with delivery of information for marketing, recruiting and evaluation through social media, webinars, wikis, and survey tools; demonstrated interest in the field of international education and in working with students; strong interpersonal, public speaking, and organizational skills; demonstrated experience working cooperatively in a team; and ability to work independently, in an often very busy office environment.

Application Instructions:
Review of applications begins December 23, 2013. To apply, submit electronically cover letter addressing all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications; resume/curriculum vitae; Applicant Information Form , and names of at least three references with contact information. To: Dr. Robin Ragan, Director of the Stellyes Center for Global Studies, Knox College; rragan@knox.edu. Applicant Information Form can be found at www.knox.edu.