Job: Two Positions, Northeastern University’s Global Experience Office (Boston)
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Position: Study Abroad Coordinator & Associate Director
Posted by: Northeastern University’s Global Experience Office
Location: Boston, MA
Type: Full-time
Position Overview:
The Global Experience Office (GEO) at Northeastern University is accepting applications for two positions. See details below.
1. Study Abroad Coordinator
Responsibilities: The Global Experience Office (GEO) seeks a qualified candidate to organize and promote its programs and to advise NU students throughout the study abroad process. The Coordinator advises students on study abroad opportunities (faculty led and traditional), the application process, and assists with coordinating program logistics at home and abroad. The position also assists with developing and organizing information sessions, orientations, re-entry workshops, and other study abroad-related events for prospective applicants and study abroad alumni.
This person will collaborate with other offices, clubs, faculty, and international partners to promote GEO’s programs and services, maintain scholarship resources, and oversee office collaborations with various student groups and student workers to provide peer support for NU students. The Coordinator will be expected to advise all programs; however, will be assigned specific countries for which they will be the primary advisor for all aspects of the advising and application process, for students and faculty with faculty led programs. Some evening and weekend events will be required for extended evening hours to accommodate the NU coop students. Additionally, the Coordinator will participate in domestic travel for conferences and international travel for site visits, as necessary.
Qualifications: • Successful candidates will have a master’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 2 years of experience advising, studying or working abroad; proficiency in Microsoft Office, database management and study abroad CRMs; excellent organizational, interpersonal and written skills; strong attention to detail; the ability to multitask and learn new software systems, meet deadlines and work independently as well as part of a team. Must be comfortable meeting and communicating with people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds, Experience working with faculty is desirable.
To apply, please visit: https://neu.peopleadmin.com/postings/31553
2. Associate Director – New Program Development, Logistics & Operations
Responsibilities: The Global Experience Office (GEO), seeks a qualified individual for the role of Associate Director for New Program Development, Logistics and Operations who will be responsible for new program development using in country service providers. Working with the Director, the Associate Director will develop a strategic plan for the GEO insuring that new programming fulfills learning objectives. The Associate Director will manage the marketing function for all GEO programs using creative media to promote offerings to Northeastern students and to students from other colleges and universities. The Associate Director will be conversant with and interpret transnational regulations, especially student visa regulations. The Associate Director will also oversee management of partner contracts and agreements and will assist the Director with writing grant proposals. In the Director’s absence, the Associate Director will represent the GEOat university-wide meetings, on and off campus, as necessary. International and domestic travel will be required to attend conferences and site visits.
Qualifications: Master’s degree in a relevant field is required. JD or paralegal work preferred. Demonstrated experience managing in-country logistics of international programs. 10 years experience working in fast-paced, results-driven, university environment. Experience with transnational regulations, especially student visa regulations and foreign institution contract or MOUs. Experience managing the development of creative media for program marketing purposes. Strong public speaking and communication skills, experience with website management and computer skills. Previous supervisory experience is required. Excellent management and interpersonal skills are critical. Experience working successfully with domestic and international students, as well as faculty and staff is required. The ability to relate and be sensitive to diverse cultural backgrounds is imperative. This individual should be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
To apply, please visit https://neu.peopleadmin.com/postings/31509
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