Feb 7

5 Jobs in International Education

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(1) Education Abroad Advisor Position Opening at the Univ. of North Carolina Wilmington

The University of North Carolina Wilmington is seeking applicants for the position of Education Abroad Advisor in the Office of International Programs.  Please share this posting with colleagues who may be qualified and interested.  The priority consideration date for applications is March 1, 2016.  You can see the full posting at: https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/4199.
Position Summary:

·         Advise and support students on education abroad programs including inquiry, application processing, reentry, and academic articulations.

·         Liaise with academic department internship coordinators, create international internship resources, and advise students about international internship and other applied learning opportunities.

·         Maintain and support online database for education abroad participation and initiatives.

·         Assist with outreach and promotion of education abroad opportunities.

·         Conduct site visits to partner institutions and program sites abroad.

·         Ability to work effectively with faculty members, undergraduate and graduate students, administrators, staff, and off-campus community members (i.e. parents).

Minimum Requirements:

·         A master’s degree or its academic equivalent.

·         Experience living, working, or studying abroad.

·         Two years’ professional experience working in education abroad for higher education.

·         Experience advising higher education students on education abroad offerings.

·         Experience with management and maintenance of an online database system.

·         Excellent command of the English language, written and oral, and effective interpersonal communication skills, including sensitivity and diplomacy in dealing with people from numerous countries and cultures.

·         Detail-oriented and able to work independently without direct supervision.

·         Ability to work effectively with faculty members, undergraduate and graduate students, administrators, staff, and off-campus community members. (i.e. parents)

·         Willingness to periodically travel domestically and internationally.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

·         Experience thriving in a fast-paced work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Experience advising higher education students on education abroad offerings in Africa, the Middle East, or continental Europe.

·         Proficiency in the following computer tools and applications:

o   Database management software, such as Terra Dotta

o   SharePoint

o   Contribute

o   InDesign

o   Select Survey

o   Adobe Acrobat Professional

·         A record of active participation in appropriate organizations (such as NAFSA, Forum on Education Abroad, EAIE, and their state and regional affiliates).

·         Proficiency in a foreign language.

(2) (TX) Advisor, International Students | St. Edward’s University (Austin, TX) — DEADLINE 2/15
Advisor, International Students
The Office of International Education provides international student services and study abroad services to meet the university’s emphasis on global learning. The Advisor – International Students specializes in supporting international students and international student visitors. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Immigration, the Advisor serves as DSO and ARO, provides advising services for international students, assists with intercultural programming on campus, and serves as an advocate for international education.

More information: https://stedwards.applicantpro.com/jobs/331725.html <https://stedwards.applicantpro.com/jobs/331725.html>

About St. Edward’s University
Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward’s University is a private, Catholic liberal arts institution of more than 5,300 diverse students located in Austin, Texas. It is an exciting time to be part of the St. Edward’s community as the university increases its global engagement to educate students for the opportunities and challenges of a 21st century world.

How to Apply
Qualified applicants are invited to submit an online application at www.stedwards.applicantpro.com <http://www.stedwards.applicantpro.com/> Please attach a letter of interest and resume. No phone calls please. Deadline to apply is 2/15/2016.


(3) Assistant Director, Int’l Programs Position, University of Cincinnati
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> University of Cincinnati
> Academic Affairs and Provost Division
> International Programs Office
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> The University of Cincinnati serves the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world as a premier, public, urban research university dedicated to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, experience-based learning, and research.We are committed to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all of our activities. We provide an inclusive environment where innovation and freedom of intellectual inquiry flourish. Through scholarship, service, partnerships, and leadership, we create opportunity, develop educated and engaged citizens, enhance the economy and enrich our University, city, state and global community.
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> The International Programs Office is looking for an Assistant Director. This position will report to the Executive Director and will support the University’s mission and commitment to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff and all other activities.
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> • Assistant Director focused on faculty-led programs – see https://jobs.uc.edu/job/Cincinnati-Asst-Dir-Academic-UC-International-OH-45201/322503800/
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> The complete job descriptions, qualifications, responsibilities and application instructions available at https://jobs.uc.edu.
> Interested applicants need to submit an application online to apply for the position, including a cover letter, resume, and a list of 3-5 references.

(4) Director of International Programs and Study Abroad Univ. of Tennessee Haslam College of Business
> The Haslam College of Business at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications and nominations for a newly created position of Director of International Programs & Study Abroad.
> Reporting to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs & Student Affairs, the newly created position of Director of International Programs & Study Abroad (IPSA) unit will provide fresh vision, strategic growth, expansion, and management of global partnerships, create and sustain international engagement programs, and manage student mobility through study abroad experiences (e.g., semester/year long, academic plug and play options, faculty-led programs). The new director will provide strategic leadership direction in developing a vibrant, new student engagement and success unit focused on enabling students in the Haslam College of Business to achieve higher value-added educational outcomes, employment, career progression opportunities, and to develop their leadership potential and capabilities. The new Director will build-on existing global partnerships and external international relationships to create a new portfolio of multi-continent international programs and services that will assist students in clarifying their study abroad opportunities, identify appropriate international academic exchange opportunities, and pursue international internship/community service opportunities. Consistent with the benchmark measures at peer and aspirational business schools, the expectations for the new IPSA Director will be to positively influence key student engagement and success drivers and outcomes such as: students studying abroad and/or possessing international experiences at graduation, students completing high quality international internships, establishment of high quality, multi-continent programs.
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> A complete position description and application instructions are available online: https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/ut_knoxville/jobdetail.ftl?job=160000001K Information about the Haslam College of Business is available here: http://haslam.utk.edu/

(5) Susquehanna University (PA)_Faculty-led Program Manager
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> Susquehanna University seeks a Faculty-led Program Manager for its award-winning Global Opportunities (GO) program. All Susquehanna students complete an off-campus intercultural experience with required preparatory and reflective coursework as a part of their graduation requirements.
> This position manages Susquehanna Faculty-Led GO programs (primarily short-term, faculty-led programs during winter and summer break), and assists in the development of new programs. This person works extensively with faculty/staff, third-party providers, students, and parents and reports to the Director of Cross Cultural Programs.
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> Specific Responsibilities
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> • Guide and support faculty/staff GO program directors with logistics including scheduling, budgets, application procedures, marketing plans, travel arrangements, safety and security procedures, expense reporting, etc.
> • Deliver mandatory training for program directors on safety and security and expense reporting procedures.
> • Work closely with the GO Faculty Coordinator (who is responsible for GO program curriculum and assessment) in advising prospective faculty/staff program directors on new program proposals and program development.
> • Cultivate and maintain collegial working relationships with a diverse team of program directors and administrative staff.
> • Process expense reports and work with Business Office to submit final documents and provide financial reports as needed.
> • Share 24 hour on-call responsibilities and crisis response as required. Up to 75% during GO Short program travel winter and summer breaks.
> • Work with on-site providers and other external vendors
> • Maintain student application database and provide reports as needed
> • Contribute to GO programming on campus such as workshops and events for students and faculty.
> • Cross-train on study away advising and keep regular GO Program advising hours on all GO Program options.
> • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team in which each person contributes to the overall success and goals of the Office of Cross-Cultural Programs and the University.
> • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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> Equipment and Software Used
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> Personal computer
> Fax
> Microsoft Word
> Microsoft PowerPoint
> Microsoft Excel
> Microsoft Outlook
> Copier
> Colleague
> Terra Dotta
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> Physical Demand
> Normal office environment.
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> Contact with Others
> Frequent contact with faculty and staff, external vendors, parents and students.
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> Education and Experience
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> Required: MA plus 2-3 years relevant experience. Experience living, studying or working abroad. Familiarity with latest trends and best practices in study abroad program models. Experience with budget management and expense accounting. Willingness to travel abroad as needed. Excellent organizational, office, and data management skills. The ability to manage and process a high volume of detailed information with frequent interruptions is required. The position requires excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to handle frustrating or emotional interactions. Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.
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> Preferred: 3+ years’ experience in an international education office.
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> To apply: https://jobs.susqu.edu/postings/716

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