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6 Jobs in International Education

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(1) (MA) Tufts University, Program Coordinator, GMAP Student Services – The Fletcher School

The Fletcher School is the United States’ first professional graduate school of international affairs. Since 1933, Fletcher’s multi-disciplinary education in international relations, law, and business, has prepared the world’s leaders to become innovative problem-solvers in government, private sector, and non-governmental organizations. The Fletcher School seeks to fulfill its mission in the most environmentally sensible way possible.

The Global Master of Arts Program (GMAP) at The Fletcher School at Tufts University is a one-year graduate program in international affairs for mid- and senior-level professionals, which combines residency sessions, internet-mediated collaboration and faculty-produced multimedia content. GMAP is designed to provide unique global affairs educational opportunities to professionals who wish to continue working while studying.

Provides advanced support and coordination for a university Program or Project. Produces a variety of documents, reports and proposals, responds to inquiries and provides detailed information to constituents. Organizes and maintains files and databases; designs and updates applications or other forms for data entry. May assist in updating website and posting social media material. Participates in development of program or project marketing and communications materials, coordinates logistics for meetings and events including travel and arrangements for speakers, provides research assistance, and monitors budgets.

In particular, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for:
• Assumes responsibility for the logistics of three residencies each year – one international and two local (working with caterers, Tufts Conference Bureau, Tufts Facilities, hotels, and other venues, as well as various vendors to ensure smooth handling of the GMAP residencies; coordinating and making travel arrangements for faculty and staff for the residencies, etc).
• Coordination of course materials for the program (working with faculty to organize syllabi and meet deadlines for submission of materials and final grades; ordering books and other materials; obtaining copyright permissions; and mailing books and materials.)
• Providing other general support to the Associate Director (including organization, timely bill payments, etc).
• Assisting the Associate Director with discussion board supervision and course assignment submission, as well as with any other related student services issues, when necessary.
• Providing back-up support to the Senior Associate Dean, and to other members of the GMAP staff, when necessary.
Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
• High School diploma and 5+ years of related experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 0-3 years of related office experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of or experience in subject matter preferred.
Special Work Schedule Requirements:
This position requires some evening work, domestic, and international travel.


Tufts University is an AA/EO employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds. Please see the Tufts University non-discrimination statement.   

 

Primary Location

: United States-Massachusetts-Medford/Somerville

Job

: Administrative Support

Organization

: Academic Support-Fletcher

Employee Status

: Regular

Schedule

: Full-time

Job Posting

: Aug 18, 2016, 4:38:00 PM

(2) (DC) American University, Assistant Director of International Admissions

Description:
This Assistant Director (AD) position is responsible for the recruitment and admission of freshman and transfer applicants from specific countries or regions outside the United States, and includes international recruitment travel. The international AD is also responsible for the evaluation and file review for freshman and transfer applications from any country outside the US as needed.  This position is responsible for assisting with the coordination and staffing of on-campus programs and online events for prospective students, and for supporting domestic recruitment travel when needed.
Educational Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum Requirements:
  • At least 2 years of professional experience including a minimum of two years of demonstrated international admissions, file review, transcript evaluation, credentials evaluation, and international recruitment experience
  • Knowledge of trends and best practices in international education
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the evaluation of international secondary and post-secondary (bachelor’s degree) educational credentials and transcripts
  • Demonstrated cross-cultural communication skills, writing and public speaking ability, problem-solving ability, events and overseas travel planning, public relations, customer service, and computer skills are essential.
Preferred Requirements:
  • Regional expertise in Latin America and/or South and East Asia areas.
Additional Information:
The Assistant Director of International Admissions, as a representative of the university to diverse cultures and populations within the U.S. and around the world, must demonstrate highly developed interpersonal, cross-cultural and public speaking skills. Organizational skills to conduct demographic, geographic and historical research, as it pertains to American University’s applicant trends, are essential. The ability to successfully mentor and supervise student assistants is required. The incumbent is expected to be able to work independently, take initiative, and be an active member of the International Admissions team. The Assistant Director of International Admissions contributes to the team-oriented environment within the Office of Enrollment. The position requires significant travel internationally and within the U.S., a passport for travel outside the U.S., and work on evenings and weekends.Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities.
NOTES:
Additional Salary Information: Mid to Upper 50’s
Internal Number: 1292

 

 

(3) (WA) Bill&Melinda Gates Foundation, Program Assistant Job

Program Assistant Job

Date: Aug 19, 2016

Location: Seattle, WA, US

Division Global Development Program
Department Vaccine Delivery
Location Seattle
Foundation Overview Guided by the belief that all lives have equal value, the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation pride ourselves in being ‘impatient optimists’ whose purpose is to work to reduce inequity. Our vision is to ensure a world where every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life. We have four missions to: – Ensure more children and young people survive and thrive; – Empower the poorest, especially women and girls, to transform their lives; – Combat infectious diseases that particularly affect the poorest; and – Inspire people to take action to change the world. Key to enabling these missions is our commitment to science and innovation, collaboration and partnership, measurement and rigor, as well as optimism and risk taking. Based in Seattle, the foundation has a worldwide staff of 1,500 people and is led by CEO Sue Desmond-Hellmann and co-chair William H. Gates Sr., under the direction of Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett. We have offices in the United States, Europe, India, China and Africa.
Group Summary The goal of the Global Development Program (GDP) is to increase opportunities for people in the developing world to lift themselves out of hunger and poverty and to help deliver targeted healthcare solutions in these regions. Our strategies focus on Polio, Agriculture Development, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene, Financial Services for the Poor, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Family Planning and Nutrition. These strategies are supported by functional teams that focus on Vaccine Delivery and Integrated Delivery. GDP also has Special Initiatives that focus Urban Poverty, Emergency Relief, Global Libraries and Value for the Money.
Responsibilities The Program Assistant is a key member of the Vaccine Delivery team, and provides a wide and varied range of administrative and organizational support for up to five senior level managers. Efficiency, attention to detail, flexibility and good judgment to ensure smooth operations of the team are critical in this role. Primary responsibilities are listed below.
• Providing a wide variety of administrative support including complex calendar management, travel planning, event planning, document creation and organization and maintenance of files including:
• Scheduling of high volume of domestic and international appointments and meetings for one or more colleagues, including participant coordination and facilitation of both on and off-site logistics.
• Acting as a liaison with internal and external partners, grantees, government officials and consultants, answering and prioritizing telephone calls, email and mail communications.
• Managing complex calendars including scheduling on and offsite meetings with internal and external participants while navigating multiple time zones.
• Coordinating complex international and domestic travel arrangements.
• Maintaining an organized system of tracking, monitoring, and prioritizing tasks and projects.
• Assisting in scheduling and planning for events, such as meetings, conferences, and presentations, which may include coordinating arrangements for participants, handling logistics, preparing and disseminating materials.
• Creating, updating and/or maintaining organized files and records.
• Compiling and processing expense reports, reimbursements, and check requests, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Providing communications support and assistance to ensure timely responses to inquiries including:
• Acting as liaison for team with internal partners, answering questions and routing requests appropriately.
• Taking and distributing minutes of meetings.
Qualifications • A minimum of three years’ work experience in an office setting, preferably in an administrative role for a complex and fast-paced organization, interacting intensively with internal and external contacts.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
• Experience setting priorities and meeting deadlines, and balancing the needs of multiple individuals.
• Experience with calendaring, travel arrangements, and event/meeting planning coordination.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in an environment requiring diplomacy and good judgment in managing interactions with individuals at all levels, inside and outside an organization.
• Ability to problem solve through situations that have undefined boundaries, lack of clarity or missing information.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office is required, in particular MS Outlook. Previous experience using MS SharePoint preferred, but not required. Experience in learning new software applications.
• Demonstrated positive, collaborative approach to work.
• Maturity, discretion and a sense of humor.
As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Requisition Number 6522BR


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(4) Office & Study Abroad Program Coordinator at Princeton University

Job title: Office & Study Abroad Program Coordinator
Recruiter: Princeton University
Description:
Princeton UniversityDepartment Spanish & Portuguese Lang/Cult – 21600   Position Summary The Department of Spanish and Portuguese is searching for an Office and Study Abroad Program Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to play a role in o

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(5) Penn State, Education Abroad Adviser (#65957)

Education Abroad Adviser (#65957)
University Park Campus

https://psu.jobs/job/65957

(6) Boston University, PROGRAM MANAGER, Study Abroad (3601/G1216)

Job title: PROGRAM MANAGER, Study Abroad (3601/G1216)
Recruiter: Boston University
Description:
Responsible for all logistical aspects of the study abroad programs assigned. Serve as the primary contact and source of information in the Study A…

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https://careers.insidehighered.com/job/1258022/program-manager-study-abroad-3601-g1216-/?TrackID=10


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