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(1) (MA) Entry Level Opening – Admissions Advisor Position at Spanish Studies Abroad
> Specializing in academic and cultural travel programming in Spanish speaking countries.
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> Job title: Admissions Advisor
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> Reports to: Director of Admissions
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> Start Date: Immediately
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> Job Description: The Admissions Advisor is part of a two-person team overseeing applications by a designated region. Our Admissions Advisors process approximately 700 applications per year. The Advisor works with students through the admissions process from guiding initial applicants to providing pre-departure and post-program support. The Advisor works closely with the Academic Director, on-site staff, and the Institutional Relations department to ensure that all applicant needs and questions are met in a timely and accurate manner.
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> Primary Responsibilities:
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> – Be the main contact for applicants applying to all Spanish Studies Abroad programs
> – Conduct close monitoring of applicant progress and timely follow-up with students by phone and email
> – Properly advise applicants through our application process and our programming options
> – Manage student application files through our online database system
> – Process acceptance letters and visa materials and advise students on student visa process
> – Answer all student inquiries via email and phone
> – Work closely with on-site staff regarding applicant progress and programming details
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> Required Skills:
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> – Bachelor’s degree
> – Strong written and verbal communication skills
> – Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities
> – Enthusiastic and customer-focused
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> Preferred:
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> – Personal study abroad experience in a Spanish speaking country
> – Proficiency in the Spanish language
> – Experience working in a study abroad office
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> All applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to:
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> Erinn Kennedy
> Director of Admissions
> Spanish Studies Abroad
> 446 Main St.
> Amherst, MA 01002
> erinn.kennedy@spanishstudies.org
> our office. Please help us spread the word to qualified candidates.
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> The Program Assistant for Advising and Outreach role is an entry-level
> position ideal for someone who is looking to break into the field of
> international ed. and looking for an opportunity to work with a dynamic and
> collaborative team. It is a terrific position for a recent graduate.
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> The main responsibilities of the position are working closely with the
> Education Abroad advising team to deliver streamlined administrative
> support throughout the applications and program management processes and help
> manage general advising initiatives for students who are at the beginning
> of the study abroad process. This role will provide the successful
> candidate with broad exposure to the many functions of a mid-sized
> Education Abroad Office as well as the essential knowledge and skills to
> move forward in a career in the field.
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> The posting closes on 11/13 and can be found here:
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> https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/38007
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> All candidates must apply through the UMD ejobs system and individual
> inquiries to our office will not receive reply. Candidates should have a
> bachelor’s degree and study abroad experience. Those with graduate degrees
> should not apply.
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> Faculty Support Associate:
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> Virginia Tech is seeking an experienced and collaborative individual to join a dedicated team as the Faculty Support Associate in the Global Education Office.
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> The Faculty Support Associate is charged with helping lead Virginia Tech’s faculty-led program portfolio and activities. This position works collaboratively with faculty, staff and administrators across academic departments to support Virginia Tech’s 60+ faculty-led global education programs and will play a vital role in developing new programs dedicated to delivering high quality academic experiences in environments compliant with the University’s risk management policies. The position will have primary responsibility for supporting faculty-led programming in the key areas of promotion/recruitment, program design/implementation, resource stewardship and budgeting, enrollment and database management, and coordination for overall direction and function of faculty-led programs and initiatives.
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> For a complete job description or to apply for the position, you may use the link below:
> http://listings.jobs.vt.edu:80/postings/61649
> Alternatively, go to www.jobs.vt.edu<http://www.jobs.vt.edu> and search for posting number AP0150328
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> Assistant Director for Partnerships and Affiliations:
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> Virginia Tech is seeking an experienced, energetic and forward-looking individual to join a dedicated team as Assistant Director of Global Education for Partnerships and Affiliations.
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> The Assistant Director for Partnerships and Affiliations reports to the Director of Global Education and is charged with helping lead Virginia Tech’s foreign partnership development during a time of significant change and growth in international programs and activities. This individual will play a key role in managing Virginia Tech’s 50+ Student Exchange Agreements and our ISEP activities which, combined, currently represent a yearly exchange of roughly 120 students. The position will have primary responsibility for overseeing partnership activity, evaluating strengths and weaknesses, and identifying potential for development in existing or new collaborations.
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> For a complete job description or to apply for the position, you may use the link below:
> https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/61158
> Alternatively, go to www.jobs.vt.edu<http://www.jobs.vt.edu> and search for posting number AP0150311
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> Virginia Tech’s Global Education Office (GEO) is committed to providing Virginia Tech students the opportunity to develop the intercultural competence, transnational understanding, and leadership skills required to face global challenges. In cooperation with academic, service, and administrative faculty and staff, the GEO provides comprehensive support services for the development, implementation, and coordination of academically sound programs abroad that are accessible to students across all disciplines.
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> Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
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> Position Title: Program Officer – Latin America & Scandinavia
> Countries of Specialty: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Finland, Nicaragua, Norway, Sweden, and Uruguay
> Department: International Member Relations
> Reports to: Regional Director, Latin America and Europe
> FLSA Status: Exempt
> Location: Arlington, VA
> Date: November 2015
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> POSITION SUMMARY
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> The Program Officer serves as the primary resource for counseling students on program offerings in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Finland, Nicaragua, Norway, Sweden, and Uruguay, as well as for students from these countries for placement in the United States. The Program Officer conducts outreach and engagement activities with students and coordinators for the retention of applicants, and works within and across departments to ensure successful international experiences and learning outcomes for students.
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> PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
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> 1. Student Services and Success
> Conducts advising, outreach, and engagement activities with students to increase applicant retention and student satisfaction
> Responds to inquiries in a timely manner from coordinators and students at member institutions regarding programs and availability of space
> Manages communications with students regarding academic and logistical matters
> Serves as ongoing contact regarding the student experience and follows up on student issues as needed
> Supports initiatives to strengthen program delivery (e.g., curriculum integration)
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> 2. Coordinator and Member Relations
> Provides support during and following study abroad period and responds to crisis situations
> Serves as primary point of contact for coordinators from member institutions in designated countries regarding student matters
> Cooperates in coordinator training, workshops and mentoring
> Conducts site visits in the US and abroad
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> 3. Communications and Outreach
> Collects, reviews, and edits membership profile and program information (Institutional Information Sheets, Member Directory entries, etc.)
> Conducts pre-departure orientations and ISEP Live/Google Hangout sessions
> Provides input and collaborates on creation of educational materials to ensure student success
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> 4. SEVIS
> Serves as Alternate Responsible Officer for SEVIS
> Completes necessary processes and provides necessary documentation for international student employment authorization and academic training
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> 5. Assists International RD in new program development as needed, and performs other duties as assigned
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> REQUIREMENTS
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> Education: BA required; MA in relevant subject area preferred.
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> Experience:
> 2-3 years relevant work experience
> Travel, study and/or work experience abroad
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> Skills & Characteristics
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> Foreign language skills in Spanish required; study abroad or work experience in Latin America and Scandinavia
> Understanding of the cultures and educational systems of Latin American countries and of U.S. higher education
> Excellent cross-cultural communication and organizational skills
> Strong customer service and student relations skills
> Ability to handle detail and prioritize workload; ability to work as a team member as well as independently
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> ISEP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex, color, religion, race, national origin, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, and veteran status.
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> We look forward to receiving your submission and thank you for your interest in ISEP!
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> Position Title: SEVIS Coordinator
> Department: Program Operations
> Reports to: Assistant Vice President for Program Operations
> FLSA Status: Exempt
> Location: Arlington, Virginia
> Date: November 2015
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> POSITION SUMMARY
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> The incumbent is responsible for managing all aspects of ISEP’s J-1 visa sponsorship requirements including acting as SEVIS Responsible Officer and advisor to the Alternate Responsible Officers. This position also works closely with the Information Technology Department in devising ways to make the administration of SEVIS more efficient through technology.
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> KEY RELATIONSHIPS
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> External:
> U.S. Department of State-Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
> Student and Exchange Visitor Program-SEVP
> U.S. Department of Homeland Security
> ISEP Coordinators
> Internal:
> Assistant Vice President for Program Operations
> Programs Coordinator
> Regional Directors
> Program Officers
> Program Assistants
> Director of Technology
> Web Developer
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> PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
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> Ensure organizational compliance with federal regulations including responsibility for the J visa annual report and redesignation requirements
> Act as Responsible Officer and principle liaison to the Departments of State and Homeland Security on SEVIS and J-1 visa issues
> Manage production and distribution of sensitive government documents including DS-2019s
> Manage SEVIS reporting process and advise seven Alternate Responsible Officers of their responsibilities in this regard
> Provide guidelines for SEVIS internal procedures and propose improvements and efficiencies to processes as needed
> Advise coordinators and students about how to interpret SEVIS and J-1 regulations and about any changes in these requirements or ISEP policies required to meet them
> Work closely with coordinators and students to resolve situations involving students’ possible loss of J visa status
> Conduct annual SEVIS workshops for staff and webinars for external constituents regarding ISEP procedures
> Advise the program operations department of any software changes required by the SEVIS system and collaborate with the IT department to implement them; collaborate with the IT department to resolve SEVIS-related database problems
> Attend workshops related to SEVIS and J visa regulation changes and coordinate implementation of those changes
> Step in as needed in the absence of the Alternate Responsible Officers
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> REQUIREMENTS
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> Education: B.A. minimum required
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> Experience: Three years’ experience with SEVIS procedures; preferably some experience with J visa regulations, but not required
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> Skills:
> Strong written and verbal communication skills with a range of audiences
> Experience working with students is preferred
> Highly organized and detail-oriented
> Self-motivated and shows initiative
> Ability to prioritize workload and meet hard deadlines
> Ability to coordinate tasks across different departments
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> ISEP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex, color, religion, race, national origin, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, and veteran status.
> Overview
> Arcadia University is a top-ranked private university in Greater Philadelphia and a national leader in study abroad and international education. Approximately 3,900 students study at Arcadia, with 2,400 undergraduate students choosing from more than 65 fields of study. Arcadia promises a distinctively global, integrative, and personal learning experience that prepares students to contribute and lead in a diverse and dynamic world.
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> The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University, one of the largest campus-based international study programs in the United States, serves about 3,000 students each year from nearly 350 colleges and universities around the country. Named the nation’s #1 university for undergraduate student participation in study abroad by the Institute of International Education’s Open Doors Report for five years in a row (2010-2014), Arcadia has more than 150 programs in 14 countries around the world.
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> The Arcadia University College of Global Studies Program Representative is responsible for representing Arcadia’s more than 150 programs in 14 countries and working directly with sending institutions to recruit students. The incumbent will work out of the College of Global Studies office in Glenside, PA but spend a significant amount of time traveling throughout the US.
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> For additional information and to apply, please visit: https://careers-arcadia.icims.com/jobs/1990/program-representative—mid-altlantic-and-ohio/job and submit a cover letter, resume and names and phone numbers of three professional references.
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> Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once we’ve established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.
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> Arcadia University seeks candidates of diverse cultural backgrounds and abilities. Arcadia University encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. All offers of employment are conditional based on successful completion of a background check.
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> Responsibilities
> 1.Student Outreach and Promotion:
> Present and discuss Arcadia’s programs and services to student through staffing study abroad fairs, information sessions, and supporting individual advising sessions. This is done primarily through student interaction, although meetings with advisors, administrators, and faculty are also an essential function.
> Maintain regular contact with students and follow up on inquiries in a timely manner.
> Maintain regular contact with advisors in the region through telephone calls and e-mails.
> Keep abreast of the College’s services and programs through reading the literature, studying the website, and participating in US and overseas-based training programs.
> 2. Administration:
> Write timely trip reports to inform other College staff about developments at institutions in the region.
> Use the Customer Relationship Management system to produce reports incorporating key institutional statistical information before making institutional visits.
> 3. Partner Relations:
> Coordinate with supervisor and the Director, Enrollment Management to identify schools which may have significant potential for increased enrollment and expanding partnerships
> Representation:
> Contribute to the College as part of the institutional relations team.
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> Marginal Functions
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> Assisting other offices of The College of Global Studies as needed.
> Participating in projects for The College of Global Studies as needed.
> Representing The College at international education conferences.
> Job Conditions: This job requires the incumbent to spend at least 100 days per-year on the road.
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> Supervision: Associate Director, Institutional Relations
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> Qualifications
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> Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
> Strong computer skills
> Excellent organizational skills and the ability to adapt to new conditions, assignments, and deadlines.
> Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule.
> Highly motivated and self-directed.
> Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
> Ability to exercise sound judgment when handling a variety of issues
> Ability to ensure compliance with prescribed operating procedures/policies, safety standards, and legal and liability issues.
> Ability to maintain confidential information.
> Contributes to a positive work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
> Excellent communication, and leadership skills, whether dealing with individuals or groups, and an ability to work well with different constituents.
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> Minimum Qualifications:
> Bachelor’s degree required.
> One year experience in a higher education setting.
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