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(1) Study Abroad Advisor & Outreach Coordinator, University of Southern California
The Office of Overseas Studies in the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences is accepting applications for the position of Study Abroad Advisor & Outreach Coordinator (Student Programs Advisor I).
Description: The Study Abroad Advisor & Outreach Coordinator serves as the primary advisor for all aspects of an assigned portfolio of study abroad programs; manages relationships with partner institutions; plans and executes pre-departure orientations; collaborates with faculty members and academic advisors in academic planning, curricular integration, and articulation; coordinates services with other offices on campus; facilitates problem resolution; contributes to the unit’s risk management and responds to health and safety issues; collects and analyzes data for various types of reports; conducts program reviews; and assists in new program development. The person in this position takes the lead in promoting study abroad programs to students; fosters support from faculty, academic advisors and others; plans and executes outreach/promotion that values inclusion and diversity; takes charge of the unit’s website and print materials; organizes events such as study abroad fairs; organizes re-entry programming; and recruits and manages a team of study abroad ambassadors. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, two or more years of experience in education abroad advising and/or program coordination, one year or more studying and/or working abroad, a high level of proficiency in at least one foreign language, outreach/marketing experience, and experience creating and managing web content.
The University of Southern California values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.
Instructions: Please apply via the USC Careers website at https://jobs.usc.edu/. The job requisition number is 1003482. No phone calls or emails please.
(2) CISabroad University Relations Rep Job Opening
We have an open University Relations Rep position at CISabroad.
As part of the marketing and recruitment team, this position assists in meeting and exceeding CISabroad enrollment goals through marketing to and the recruitment of undergraduate students. Reporting to the Northeast Regional Manager, the URR has the primary responsibility of generating interest in programs offered by CISabroad and converting that interest into applications and enrollments. The URR visits universities in their his/her region of the United States to develop relationships with study abroad offices and academic staff, attend study abroad fairs, recruit students, and collaborate across teams on marketing and other projects. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively as a leader and member of a team, provide direction, delegate, and will possess strong organizational skills. A rockin’ sense of humor is required!
For more details about this and other open positions, please visit us at http://www.cisabroad.com/why-cisabroad/careers-at-cisabroad
(3) Education Abroad Adviser, Virginia Commonwealth University
This position reports to the Director of Education Abroad and is responsible for providing excellent administrative support services to students, faculty and staff across the institution and beyond for study abroad and student exchange operations in the Global Education Office. This position is responsible, in collaboration with the Program Manager, Advisor and Director,
for advising and the administration of study abroad and international exchange programs. He/she must interact effectively with faculty, administration, staff and overseas colleagues to implement and maintain programs in support of VCU’s mission to integrate study abroad opportunities into academic programs.
Job Duties Include, but not limited to:
Advising:
• Counsel and advise students on study, volunteer, internships, research, service-learning and other education abroad opportunities including, but not limited to ISEP, affiliates, alternative programs, partnerships and faculty-led programs;
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of programs and opportunities in countries within specialized global and/or programmatic region;
• Help students identify and apply for funding opportunities including scholarships, grants and financial aid;
• Conduct general advising including the scheduling, promotion, delivery and assessment of daily First Advising Sessions (FAS); Assist with managing the development and implementation of intake form for initial information from students to facilitate effective advising and follow-up in order to ensure conversion to participation;
• Develop specialized resources for diverse student body and underrepresented groups including students with disabilities, LGBTQIA students, multicultural students and first-generation students;
• Process student applications;
• Liaise with academic and support units including, but not limited to the Division of Community Engagement, Office of Research, and Career Center to develop resources and programs to increase the number of study abroad participants;
• Liaise with National Scholarship Office by promoting nationally competitive scholarships and fellowship opportunities for students including Fulbright, Boren, Gilman, Marshall, etc.;
• Ensure smooth facilitation of financial aid for study abroad participants by liaising with the office of Financial Aid; develop individual student budgets for study abroad participants;
• Assist in planning and presenting pre-departure orientations;
• Develop and maintain student study abroad manual/handbooks;
• Provide support and guidance to students seeking foreign credit transfer approval;
• Assist in advising for and obtaining foreign student visas for groups and individuals;
• Assist with support of returning students through re-entry workshops, scholarship volunteer program, etc.
Outreach, Communications, Marketing and Event Planning:
• In collaboration with the GEO Communications Manager, assist with managing recruitment efforts with the goal of significantly increasing the number of study abroad participants; develop, design and produce/order promotional materials (e.g. t-shirts) and informational brochures, posters and other printed and web materials; develop new and innovative methods of advertising and recruiting students;
• Manage annual photo/video contest;
• Assist with hiring, training and supervising Education Abroad Ambassadors;
• Solicit, schedule and coordinate delivery of classroom presentations and information tables using Education Abroad staff, Ambassadors and student volunteers;
• Manage social networking strategy through the use of the office blog, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, etc.;
• Coordinate office representation at events including New Student Orientations, fairs, classroom visits, Open Houses, etc.;
• Plan study abroad fairs including promotions, event planning and catering, and volunteers;
• Help coordinate visits from off-campus visitors including study abroad program provider reps, foreign visitors and domestic colleagues;
• Assist with coordinating special events
Faculty-led Study Abroad Program Administration:
• Serve as liaison to faculty in the development and administration of new and repeat faculty-led education abroad programs;
• Work with faculty program leaders to update program descriptions and promotional materials and provide pre-departure support to student participants;
• Ensure accuracy and production of all materials (i.e. printed, website, application) for each assigned faculty-led program;
• Facilitate application process and enrollment of participants on faculty-led programs;
• Facilitate submission of summer program budgets and aid applications to the Financial Aid office;
• Facilitate course maintenance for faculty-led programs;
• Plan and implement the pre-departure orientation Study Abroad Meetings (SAM) for faculty-led programs.
Administrative Support:
• Assist with ISEP administration;
• Assist Director with crisis management;
• Assist with the enrollment of students in academic and placeholder courses ;
• Support Program Manager in updating the website;
• Assist with organizing visits from off-campus visitors including study abroad program provider reps, foreign visitors and domestic colleagues;
• Assist Program Manager with the management of StudioAbroad and ImageNow systems.
Application Process: For a full job description and to apply, please visit https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/44487
Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will close on June 8, 2015.
(4) Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Associate Director of International Admissions
– Develop, plan and execute a recruitment initiative in order to assist the University in meeting enrollment goals
– Represent MCPHS at high schools, college fairs, college nights and on- and off-campus events as needed, and participating in the formulation of events when appropriate
– Interview prospective students and effectively conduct pre-admission counseling to ensure a thorough understanding and acceptance of MCPHS and its programs
– Oversee all phases of international student file review including verifying finances and TOEFL/IELTS scores, reviewing transcripts and ensuring a smooth transition for enrolling students
– Extensive relationship-building with secondary school and independent counselors
– Create travel reports and market white papers to secure information flow to the rest of the International Admission team
– Lead calling campaigns, webinars and yield events from the US and/or in market
– Identify, develop and assist in managing other resources and avenues to recruit international students
– Travel planning
– Domestic recruitment events
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A valid driver’s license and passport
• Experience working with Admissions software and databases
• Experience in evaluating foreign transcripts
• Ability to travel internationally. Position requires 50% extensive international travel
• Firsthand knowledge and understanding of intercultural communication
• Ability and experience necessary to work with a Client Relations Manager software
Please visit our website for the full job description and to apply: http://www.mcphs.edu/About%20MCPHS/Careers%20at%20MCPHS If you are at the NAFSA conference, please contact Ita.Hermouet@mcphs.edu after applying, to organize a meeting. Ita Duron Hermouet Director of Admission International Research and Strategyita.hermouet@mcphs.edu The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements. This job description is not a contract. Administration reserves the right to change this job description at any time. Additional related job responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor at any time.
(5) Study Abroad Director Position Opening – Texas Tech University
This position reports to the Senior Director of International Education and Enrollment Management and supervises a full-time professional staff of 4 plus 2 student assistants.
Essential Job Functions
* Directs and supervises all study abroad office operations including program design; resource allocation; website and database systems; promotion of study abroad; staff recruitment, hiring, training, and retention. Oversees the study abroad process including marketing, application, orientation, safety and liability issues, academic credit and evaluation. Oversees development, administration, and evaluation of reciprocal exchange, affiliated and faculty-led programs.
* Coordinates with other university departments to develop, implement, and revise policies and procedures regarding study abroad programs at TTU.
* Assists departments campus-wide to offer relevant study abroad programs for their students. Implements a transparent process for program approval of faculty-led, affiliate and reciprocal exchange programs. Advocates for international educational experiences and serves as the principal liaison with the faculty and departments to integrate international experiences into the curricula. Assists faculty in developing and maintaining faculty-led programs.
* In coordination with the Sr. Director, International Education and Enrollment Management collaborates with the Director of the TTU Center in Seville to develop, administer, and evaluate the Center activities.
* Represents the office and university at regional and national professional conferences. Keeps abreast of best practices and trends in international education.
* Designs and implements a strategic plan for the Study Abroad unit that supports the goals of the Office of International Affairs and the University.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
* Thorough knowledge of study abroad best practices, especially in the area of risk management and faculty-led programs. Demonstrated ability to work with faculty to develop new study abroad programs. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other offices on campus to develop university policy and procedures for study abroad. Should have extensive experience studying/living/working abroad and the ability to work with people from other cultures.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, faculty, university leadership and international partners.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
* Should be active in the Forum on Education Abroad and/or NAFSA: Association for International Educators and use these organizations to keep abreast of developments in the field. Should have training in education abroad through these organizations. Should understand the standards as set by the Forum.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in related area required plus five years progressively responsible management experience. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
* Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
* Ability to communicate in a language other than English.
* Experience with StudioAbroad, marketing, and website design.
* Experience developing international partnerships through affiliate and reciprocal exchange agreements.
(6) St. John’ University, Department Assistant DSO, ARO
St. John’s University is hiring a Department Assistant who will also serve as a DSO and ARO. Interested candidates should apply at http://www.stjohns.edu/about/administrative-offices/human-resources/recruitment/administrative-and-staff/clerical-positions. Please type in “international” in the search filed and the position will come up. If interested, please personally send me your resume and cover letter as well.
Please forward this notice along to any qualified parties who may not be on the NAFSA mailing list.
(7) Two Positions Available at Smith College-The Lewis Global Studies Center (MA)
The Lewis Global Studies Center is looking for qualified candidates to fill two positions:
Student Programming and Support Coordinator
Responsible for student programming and services of the Global Studies Center: this includes international students, study abroad applicants, students enrolled in programs abroad, international graduate students, and new or visiting international scholars. Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) for the college. Provide information to students, parents, and campus constituents about policies and procedures of the center, including international student orientation, study abroad application processes, US work authorization and general cultural adjustment processes. Manage student staff, scheduling, and record-keeping. Maintain webpages and departmental databases for International Students and Study Abroad. Provide administrative support to the Assistant Dean for International Study and Associate Dean for International Students and Scholars. Serve as administrative back-up to the Lewis Global Studies Center (LGSC) Administrative Coordinator.
Administrative Coordinator
Serve as administrative coordinator and office manager of the Lewis Global Studies Center: Coordinate regular events, projects and workshops of the Lewis Center, including the Translation Studies Concentration; supervise student workers as front desk receptionists; provide oversight of Lewis Center communications, including the website, outreach to other campus administrative offices and regular publications; provide executive assistant support to the co-directors of the Center: the Dean for International Study and the Eveillard Faculty Director.
Please direct all questions and applications to the Smith Office of Human Resources.
Smith College is an EO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. +++++++
(8) Assistant Director, Study Abroad, Pomona College
Pomona College in Claremont, CA, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Director, Study Abroad.
The Assistant Director, Study Abroad assists the Director, Study Abroad, and the Study Abroad Committee in the administration of the Study Abroad Office and its programs. This position advises students on study abroad opportunities; conducts outreach for study abroad across campus; reviews study abroad petitions and applications; schedules student meetings, develops and facilitates informational, orientation, and re-entry meetings; coordinates visitor activities; and produces office publications. The Assistant Director also communicates with program sponsors, updates program materials, prepares program reports, oversees student work flow, manages program accounts, and travels internationally and domestically as required.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a liberal arts field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience required. Master’s degree in International Education or a related discipline is preferred. Three to five years of professional experience in international programs or a related field with increasing responsibility in administration and student advising is required. Experience in a college or university setting and knowledge of a foreign language is preferred. Significant experience studying, living, working, and/or traveling abroad is strongly preferred. A valid driver’s license is required. Have significant international/intercultural experience. Ability to share own experiences as a mentor and assist students in goal setting, contextualizing, and processing their experiences abroad. Model cross-cultural skills on campus and in international travel, including adaptability, intercultural communication, resourcefulness, and initiative. Knowledge of professional standards of conduct and code of ethics in the field. Communicate well with individuals and groups, in both formal and informal meetings and presentations. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of international travel practices, including securing visas, booking travel, currency exchange, health and safety, etc. Familiarity with administrative structures of Pomona College and overseas program partners. Demonstrate 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 and payment systems. Use exceptional organizational and time management skills to complete work with accuracy and a keen attention to detail. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
More information and online application: http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=POMONACOLLEGE&cws=1&rid=76.
Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled.
(9) Penn State – Education Abroad Adviser
Job Title: Education Program Associate 3 (Education Abroad Adviser)
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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
External applicants may apply at the link below and use the ‘Advanced
Search’ function to locate Job Open ID 301002
https://www.myu.umn.edu/psp/psprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1
If you are internal to the University of Minnesota system and would like to apply, please contact me.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
The posting closes June 21, 2015. Please see the position summary below.
The International Program Advisor’s responsibility on the team is to provide student advising and student support services to past, present and future IE3 interns, and to potential and current applicants for internships worldwide, with primary responsibility over the Africa and Middle East. In addition, they will facilitate intern placement with the host sites assigned, providing coordination and utilizing online technology with proven cross-cultural communication skills.
The International Program Advisor is an integral part of the IE3 Global Internships team charged with program promotion, assessing student qualifications for a successful international internship, providing comprehensive support to interns throughout the program, evaluating their experience, and supporting the day-to-day management of an international internship program. The International Program Advisor assesses students’ abilities to succeed abroad in a professional work setting and coordinates with other IE3 Program Advisors and the IE3 Program Director to determine the best site match possible to fit students’ academic, professional and cultural goals.
Please note that the initial appointment will be for one year, with renewal for a second year contingent on performance. Further reappointment is contingent on performance, available funding, and approval of the Associate Provost.
The posting is available at http://jobs.msu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=65162. The posting number is 1353 and the application deadline is June 9th. Please share with any colleagues who you feel may be a good fit for the position.
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*Primary responsibilities:*
1. *Recruitment & Communications*: Develop, implement, and frequently reevaluate communications and marketing strategy with the purpose of recruiting volunteers and strengthening WorldTeach’s name recognition. This will involve campus recruitment, locally and nationally, and online marketing.
2. *Admissions*: work alongside Admissions Coordinator to ensure smooth process of incoming and completing applicants. This may mean assisting with interviews, providing content and alumni contacts to Coordinator for email and phone outreach to applicants, co-hosting webinars and campus events.
3. Manage Interns: Hire and manage interns in carrying out office responsibilities.
*Qualifications:*
Bachelor’s Degree
2-4 years of marketing experience, preferably in the field of education
and/or nonprofit.
1+ years of experience with analysis and implementation of Search Engine
Optimization techniques
1+ years of experience or coursework in managing and monitoring Google
Adwords
1+ years international work or serious volunteer experience in a developing
country
Familiarity with HTML, content management systems, email marketing, social
media
Experience in making marketing decisions based on cost-benefit analyses,
and comfortable with ‘test and learn’ approach
Commitment to WorldTeach mission and organizational values
Strong people skills; comfortable giving presentations, meeting new people
and interacting with students, university administrators and potential
partners
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
Demonstrable ability to take ownership and accountability, work
independently, as well as contribute to team goals and projects
Experience managing a budget
Flexibility and interest in a dynamic, small team environment
*To Apply:*
Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@worldteach.org with the subject title “Director of Recruitment & Communications.” Full job description
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The Summer 2015 internship will run from June through late August, with flexible start and end dates. Interns are hited for a period of approximately 12 weeks and will receive a stipend. Either full-time or part-time hours can be arranged, though adhering to a consistent schedule is expected.
Applicants must either be a United States citizen, or a lawful permanent resident (Greencard holder), or hold a visa in the ‘A’ classification. (An ‘A’ visa takes precedence over all other visa classes, including ‘E’, ‘F’, and ‘J’). An Employment Authorization Document (EAD) issued by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) is sufficient only if the bearer also holds a derivative ‘A’ visa. The intern will assist with market research and writing reports, event management, online social media, student enquiries, website and newsletter content development, and administrative tasks. The intern will work primarily with the education team while supporting the broader office as needed.
The successful candidate will ideally:
· have completed two or three years of college (with a minimum GPA of 3.2)
· have strong research skills and the ability to synthesize and analyze data
· possess strong written and verbal communication skills
· have event management experience
· be proficient with Microsoft Office
· have the ability to work independently and in a team
· have the ability to show initiative
· have experience using online social media in an academic or professional capacity (Facebook, Twitter, Constant Contact, WordPress)
· have a personal interest in the fields of international education, international marketing, and/or international business and trade
· have previous work or study experience in Australia
How to Apply
All applications must include the following:
1. *Resume *
2. *Cover letter*-please outline how you meet the above criteria, and specify your ability to commit to either full-time or part-time hours.
Please send your application to: HR.Wash@austrade.gov.au by *29 May 2015*.
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