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(1) Assistant Director Of Global Education – Student Experience at College of William and Mary (Virginia)
| Deadline | Open until filled |
|---|---|
| Date Posted | May 13, 2015 |
| Type | Administrative |
| Salary | Commensurate with experience |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
The College of William & Mary, a public university in Williamsburg, Virginia, was established in 1693 by British royal charter. Now, in its fourth century, it combines the best features of an elite liberal arts college with the opportunities offered by a modern research university. Through its Reves Center for International Studies, William & Mary supports global education opportunities, with close to 50% of undergraduates studying abroad by graduation. The Reves Center is searching for a new team member. The Assistant Director of Global Education Student Experience will report to the Director of Global Education. This position will be fundamental to meeting the University study abroad participation goals. Position serves as the primary management position for the student experience for all study abroad programs. Program oversight includes:
- overall advising oversight for 3rd party programs
- pre-departure student development and reentry programming
- coordination and oversight of incoming exchange students
- liaising with academic and administrative units at W&M and overseas
- managing the W&M Keio Cross-Cultural Collaborations inbound program
- spearheading student development and assessment initiatives
- Masters degree or commensurate experience and education;
- Experience in higher education and with study abroad programs, including student advising, student outreach, and program oversight;
- Knowledge of best practices with regard to student development, assessment, and cross-cultural learning;
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff, and faculty;
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse environment.
(2) University of South Carolina – Assistant Director for Study Abroad Advising
The University of South Carolina Study Abroad Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director for Study Abroad Advising.
The Assistant Director for Study Abroad Advising is a professional position in the Study Abroad Office within the International Programs department. The Assistant Director is responsible for direct supervision of professional study abroad advisors on staff. Takes lead in forming a committee for new advisor searches; is responsible for coordinating training for new advisors; manages advising schedules, ongoing training and supervision, and regular advisor group meetings. Works with the core advising team to set the tone and strategy for study abroad advising at USC. The Assistant Director oversees student exchange recruitment and placement processes, as well as manages the pre-departure orientation and re-entry of USC students interested in education abroad opportunities. Communicates appropriate updates to all staff involved in advising work. The Assistant Director maintains an advising schedule and provides administrative support services. The Assistant Director manages an assigned portfolio of USC exchange partner relationships, including the administrative coordination of incoming and outgoing students. Interacts with academic departments to identify appropriate programs and promote major-specific opportunities for students. Manages curriculum integration initiatives. This position reports to the Director of Study Abroad.
Requirements: Master’s degree in Student Personnel Services of related field and 1 year related experience, or bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience. Preferred qualifications include study abroad advising experience, supervisory experience, foreign language skills, academic degree related to international education, and familiarity with USC.
To Apply: Candidates must submit a complete employment application through the USC Human Resources Department, including a resume, cover letter, and list of professional references: http://hr.sc.edu/employ.html. Requisition Number: 008888 (Student Services Manager I).
For more information about the University of South Carolina, visit www.sc.edu<http://www.sc.edu>.
(3) Global Education Program Coordinator – University of New England (Maine)
Global Education Program Coordinator, University of New England, campuses in Biddeford and Portland, Maine and Tangier, Morocco
Position Description:
The University of New England (UNE) is seeking a Coordinator for the Global Education Program office. The Coordinator will be mostly based on the Biddeford, Maine Campus and will report to the Director for Global Education. The office operates under the Office of Global Affairs, and oversees UNE’s global programs for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty and staff. The person selected for this position will assist with all office activities related to Education Abroad including, but not limited to:
· Marketing and social media for the Global Education Program, with particular focus on the UNE Tangier Campus
· Developing, deploying and managing marketing and recruiting strategies focused on increasing the Tangier Campus semester program enrollments with a focus on recruiting students from other universities
· Communicating with external students directly and also via colleagues at study abroad offices at other institutions to provide information about the UNE Tangier Campus
· Representing the UNE Tangier Campus through external campus visits, study abroad fairs, regional and national NAFSA meetings and other recruitment events
· Overseeing, creating, and updating social media, web presence and marketing materials related to the recruitment of external students to the UNE Tangier Campus.
· Planning, organizing, evaluating, coordinating and managing administrative aspects and recruitment of students for short-term faculty-led travel courses across the university
· Assisting with supervision of Peer Global Advisers
· Master’s degree, preferably in an education field, and at least two years’ experience planning, organizing and evaluating international exchange or study abroad programs, or Bachelor’s degree and at least four years of related experience as indicated
· Experience developing and deploying marketing and recruitment strategies related to study abroad or international education, including demonstrated experience with social media and web page maintenance
· Significant living or travel experience abroad and a passion for global education
· Strong written, oral communication and oral presentation skills
· Impeccable attention to detail and organizational skills
· Flexibility, creativity, and an unwavering can-do attitude
· Proficiency in French, Arabic or Spanish highly desired
Work on some evenings and weekends required. Occasional regional, national and international travel is also required.
(4) International Program Consultant for ACIS Chicago
JOB DUTIES:
• Possesses broad understanding of how school administrations function, the decision making/board approval process, and how/why schools and teachers use educational travel to enrich their curriculum.
Builds account and contact profiles identifying active group leaders, key decision makers, teaching staff, department heads within accounts, and captures important information relative to travel history, curriculum initiatives, and program building objectives that ACIS educational travel
programs can address.
• Skillfully probes for, and identifies the educational, planning and professional/personal development needs of potential GLs and presents an ACIS program or service offering in a way that successfully addresses these needs.
Well versed and knowledgeable in all facets of ACIS product lines – itineraries, destinations, hotels, tour managers, custom trip capabilities and services. Can effectively articulate the benefits of using ACIS in a way that is meaningful to our clients and differentiates us from the competition.
• Achieves proficiency in the CRM system and operational databases that are needed to perform critical job functions. Maintains accurate and up to date information on all assigned contacts, accounts and opportunities. Responsible for timely and accurate territory reporting.
Meets weekly, monthly, quarterly sales activity goals.
• Achieves established passenger, group leader and overall sales goals.
• Performs at or above established sales metrics – e.g. retention rates, average group size, conversion and close rates.
Stays within authorized pricing guidelines, seeking appropriate approvals when exceptions or special pricing considerations are necessary to remain competitive and close the sale. Communicates competitive pricing issues to Regional Director promptly to ensure we remain in play in bid situations.
• Seeks to improve performance through ongoing education, skill practice, web research, business books etc. to stay current with sales techniques, educational trends, destination knowledge and business challenges.
Applies knowledge and understanding of ACIS programs, capabilities and unique culture in all interactions with customers to ensure that s/he represents ACIS with consummate professionalism and care.
• Provides detailed client and market feedback to operations and marketing on all aspects of the ACIS experience.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Effectively introduces and positions key account team members at appropriate stages of the sales process and facilitates the smooth transition to the key account team when groups reach the viable stage.
• Prepares and delivers effective sales presentations representing ACIS and the benefits of educational travel to a wide variety of audiences. Continuously fine tunes and customizes content to reflect the needs of the audience and maximize impact.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will be responsible for establishing new travel programs at schools within the Midwest that do not actively travel with ACIS. They will build up these new accounts through identifying active travelers, key decision makers, teaching staff, department heads within accounts, and capturing important information relative to travel history, curriculum initiatives, and program building objectives that ACIS educational travel programs can address. This individual will be responsible for delivering effective sales presentations representing ACIS and the benefits of educational travel to a wide variety of audiences. They will be responsible for meeting established sales goals and metrics.
This position requires the ability to work independently and with a team while exercising judgment and initiative. The successful applicant will have sales experience and background in travel, educational travel or a foreign language a plus. Approximately 25% travel is required for this position.
REQUIREMENTS:
– Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
– Strong interpersonal skills.
– Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
– Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks and be highly detail oriented.
– Foreign language skills a plus.
– Experience of living or traveling overseas a plus.
About ACIS Educational Tours:
ACIS Educational Tours are built on a passionate belief that travel changes lives. Since 1978, we have guided teachers and students on over a half million unforgettable tours. By traveling on an ACIS tour, students gain insight not just from seeing famous places, but also from observing life in and around them. Our commitment to changing lives one by one has made ACIS the most respected name in educational travel.
ACIS offers great benefits to its employees: a generous vacation schedule for new employees, health/dental, 401K with profit sharing, travel discounts, life insurance, disability, tuition reimbursement and much more!
(5) Assistant Director of Off-Campus Study (New York)
Colgate is a leader in off-campus and international study, ranking number six (2012-13) among baccalaureate institutions in numbers of students studying abroad, and number one (2012-13) in number engaged in semester-long study abroad. Colgate faculty lead approximately 20 international semester-long study groups annually and five to six three-week long extended study courses. Colgate also provides many additional opportunities for study and student research abroad. Colgate’s Office of Off-Campus Study will be housed in a new center for international programs beginning in August 2015, offering an exciting opportunity for new institutional collaborations, programming, and student engagement.
The Assistant Director of Off Campus Study is responsible for effectiveness of all logistics related to assigned off-campus study programs and managing office IT processes in support of off-campus programs, reporting to the Director of International Programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The position will be responsible for the following accountabilities and competencies:
Primarily responsible for the successful administration oversight of all faculty-lead Colgate study groups. Responsible for effectiveness of all logistics related to a portfolio of assigned off-campus study programs. Accountable for the effective management of department staff in executing logistical administration of remaining volume of faculty-led study groups.
Accountable for the creation of effective training materials for faculty directors, primarily regarding Colgate policies on budgets, stewardship of University resources and academic credit. As assigned, may be accountable for timely and accurate preparation of budgets on behalf of faculty directors. As required (e.g. when on-call) may be responsible for effective crisis management and response.
Responsible for the design of effective pre-departure orientation programs. Ensures students receive effective orientation and training, often via supervision of departmental staff delivery of programs.
Accountable for effective advising of students considering off-campus study programs, to include academic, administrative and logistical guidance. Accountable for the accuracy and efficiency of key administrative processes. Ensures department requirements are accurately represented to ITS with respect to administration of all off-campus study programs.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
– A master’s degree in International Education or related field plus 3-5 years’ experience in education abroad, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired.
– Knowledge of professional standards of conduct and code of ethics in the field.
– Experience in international program administration, including project coordination and oversight, staff supervision, budgeting, and risk management.
– Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in dealing with sensitive materials.
– Demonstrated commitment and the ability to articulate the values of a liberal arts education.
– Ability to travel and perform site visits.
– Demonstrated ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office and Google Drive/Docs effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
– Knowledge of a foreign language preferred.
– Proficiency with Banner, Concur and Sitefinity, or experience and high level of comfort with similar software systems preferred.
Technical Competencies:
Program Management: Demonstrated understanding of a wide variety of international programs, both Colgate and Colgate approved programs. Ability to make site visits and to evaluate foreign sites, curriculum and risk factors to determine fit with the university’s international programs. Ability to work with faculty to plan all aspects of taking students abroad including curriculum proposals, course materials, managing budgets and logistics, advising on visas, etc.
Financial and Budget Management: Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and finances for a multi-million dollar portfolio of international programs using university financial systems. Demonstrated ability to manage billing/collection systems. Ability to manage day-to-day internal operations.
Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to use tools and manipulate data to manage and improve internal operations. Ability to analyze data to evaluate university programs.
Enrollment Management: Demonstrated ability to understand and apply academic requirements, policies and procedures for international programs. Ability to monitor program enrollments over time. Demonstrated ability to manage application processes and systems.
Risk Management: Demonstrated expertise in university crisis management policies and procedures. Ability to advise students about known risks at assigned program sites. Ability to communicate with faculty director in the case of an emergency.
ABOUT COLGATE AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Colgate’s mission is to provide a demanding, expansive educational experience to a select group of diverse, talented, and intellectually sophisticated students capable of challenging themselves, their peers, faculty, and staff. Colgate is committed to responding to the diverse educational needs of our students, and strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives, identities, ways of life, and philosophies.
An Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Colgate is committed to developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, student body, and staff to further the university’s academic mission. Women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Applications may be submitted online at https://careers.colgate.edu. Review of applications will begin May 20, 2015; recruitment will continue until the position is filled.
(6) Assistant Director of Global Education – Student Experience @ the College of William and Mary
* developing and coordinating outreach initiatives;
* providing overall advising oversight for 3rd party programs;
* liaising with academic and administrative units at W&M and overseas;
* pre-departure student development and reentry programming;
* coordination and supporting incoming exchange students;
* managing the Cross-Cultural Collaborations inbound program, including the hiring and supervision of 14 graduate and undergraduate students; and
* managing the application and selection process for $400,000 in study abroad scholarships;
* Master’s degree or commensurate experience and education;
* Experience in higher education and with study abroad programs, including student advising, student outreach, and program oversight;
* Outstanding written and oral communication skills;
* Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff, and faculty;
* Demonstrated strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse environment.
Preferred qualifications:
* International study or work experience;
* Incoming program experience;
* Fluency in at least one language in addition to English;
* Experience conducting reentry, cross-cultural, and/or student development training;
* Scholarship administration experience;
* Supervisory/Management experience.
For additional information and to apply visit our website at https://jobs.wm.edu (position #FP114W).
The College of William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
(7) Off-campus Study Advisor – Lafayette College (PA)
Please see below for full details. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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Job Title: Off-campus Study Advisor
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: With oversight from the Off-campus Study Director, the Off-campus Study Advisor primarily advises students on the full array of off-campus education options including semester (Lafayette-led and third-party programs), academic year, and short-term/summer programs. Specifically, the Off-campus Study Advisor’s duties include (but are not limited to):
– Conduct individual and group advising to students on academic and personal goals, program selection, health and safety issues, inter-cultural competence, etc.
– Lead large-group information or pre-departure sessions for students, faculty and/or parents (also in conjunction with campus-wide events, e.g., Admissions and Family Week-end events).
– Develop expertise and understanding of the College’s curriculum, degree requirements, and academic policies to ensure accurate and proactive advising to students.
– Administer online application/approval/admissions processes for programs, monitoring compliance with requirements and policies and maintaining accurate and up-to-date student records.
– Assist with batch and individual visa advising and processing; remain current with evolving immigration issues, policies, and regulations.
– Assist in program development and management/administration of Lafayette-led programs as needed.
– Work cooperatively with College faculty and other offices/units on campus.
– Assist with crisis management in the case of off-campus student emergencies.
– Assist with the collection and analysis of off-campus study data and with program and learning outcome assessment strategies.
Application Procedure: Please submit the following documents:
– A cover letter describing how your experience and education meet the requirements of the position; please be sure you address each of the required qualifications.
To apply, send application materials (all in one .pdf document) to: studyabroad@lafayette.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
EEO/Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Lafayette College is committed to creating a diverse community, one that is inclusive and responsive, and is supportive of each and all of its faculty, students, and staff. All members of the College community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. Lafayette College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.
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