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Offer: Education Abroad Coordinator:Austin Peay State UniversityJob description:Education Abroad Coordinator
Posting DetailsPosition InformationPosting Number: 20121592Staff Working Title: Education Abroad Coordinator Pay Rate: income is competitive and commensurate with education and practice. Employment Job Category: Clerical/Support Regular/Temporary: Regular If temporary, list duration: Type of Appointment: Fiscal Contract Period: 12 month Position Summary Information Position Summary: The Education Abroad Coordinator reports to the Faculty Chair for Study Abroad, Study Away, and International Exchange, within the Office of Study Abroad, Study Away, and International Exchange. The Coordinator serves primarily as a contact person for the Office of Study Abroad, Study Away, and International Exchange and manages the work of this area in alignment institutional goals. The Office of Study Abroad, Study Away, and International Exchange provides support for incoming and outgoing international students as well as exchange and short-term education abroad participants. This department collaborates on services and projects with the Office of International Student Services, Student Account Services, Office of the Registrar, Student Financial Aid, Admissions, College Deans, Department Chairs, Student Affairs, Public Relations, and with faculty coordinators of study abroad, study away, consortium, and exchange programs. Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 166,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN. Primary tasks and Job responsibilities: » Recruit and advise potential students for participation in study abroad and study away opportunities » Promote education abroad and away during campus-wide events, at meetings of student groups and clubs, and in class visits » Coordinate and supervise budget, travel, and accommodation arrangements for study abroad and study away programs » Assist with the completion and assessment of student applications through Terra Dotta, Campus Connect or similar software » Coordinate education abroad and away information sessions, orientation sessions for students and faculty, study abroad fairs, and related events » Manage student study abroad evaluations and provide summary reports » Build and maintain relationships with partner programs and education abroad providers » Assist in the execution of exchange agreements and the coordination of site visits » Assist in the maintenance of social media accounts for study abroad, study away, and international exchange » Assist in the management of departmental web content and promotions » Participate in administrative tasks » Assist with the advising of international exchange students, including course registration and completion of acceptance and transfer documents » Serve as a university Designated School Official (DSO) and/or Alternate Responsible agent (ARO) » Assist with activities of the Bridge Program and related programs for international students at APSU » Work with and potentially supervise student workers » Perform job-related tasks as assigned expertise, expertise, and Abilities: » Enthusiasm for study abroad, study away, and international education, and an capability to promote international education effectively to students individually and in groups » capability to demonstrate a strong commitment to the values of global education » Strong service orientation and an capability to advise students about study abroad and study away opportunities » capability to communicate effectively in writing » capability to communicate effectively when speaking in group and one-on-one settings » capability to efficiently operate a personal computer using a variety of software including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint; Ellucian Banner; Terra Dotta; Campus Connect, etc. » capability to interact professionally and appropriately with diverse populations, student groups, the university community, and the public » capability to execute detail-oriented tasks, and to multi-task » Comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment » capability to work independently and to contribute to team and office goals » capability and availability to travel as needed domestically and internationally » availability to work outside of the standard workday hours as needed Physical Requirements: » Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Required Minimum Appropriate qualifications: » One year of related work practice in the areas of international education, student services, and/or advising, or equivalent practice; » US citizenship or lawful permanent resident status is required for professional practice as a potential DSO or ARO; » Some night and weekend work may be required; » A background check will be required. Posting Detail Information Open Date: 08/05/2024 Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions to candidates: Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Do you have one year of related work practice in the areas of international education, student services, and/or advising, or equivalent practice? » yes » no Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents» Resume » Cover Letter Optional Documents » Unofficial Transcript » Letter of Recommendation 1 » Letter of Recommendation 2 » Letter of Recommendation 3 » Other Document Skills:
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