What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Learning and Leadership Initiatives Coordinator position at Laredo College?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Global Learning and Leadership Initiatives Coordinator in the BASORGL department supports student engagement in international experiences and leadership development. This role serves as the primary point of contact for study abroad students, providing guidance on application processes, visa requirements, financial aid, and cultural preparedness. The coordinator facilitates partnerships with educational travel organizations to expand global learning opportunities and oversees program administration, including student records management, financial tracking, and compliance with institutional and international regulations. In collaboration with Safety & Risk Management personnel, the coordinator develops travel preparedness and risk management strategies to ensure student, faculty, and staff safety. This role also supports the Level 1 Certificate in Leadership by serving as an academic coach and supervising experiential learning projects. Teaching responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Student Support & Global Engagement
To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s). If recommended for this position an official transcript(s) will be required. In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.
Required:
Students workers in study abroad related tasks.
Supervision Received
BASORGL Program Director
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment.
Work inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Safety
Required to work safely and follow safety rules.
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
Special Conditions
Immediate supervisor may assign other duties.
May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.
May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.
EEO Statement
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices.
Foreign Degrees
Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Out-of-state_Certification/Foreign_Credential_Evaluation_Services/ http://www.naces.org/members.htm
Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Global Learning and Leadership Initiatives Coordinator in the BASORGL department supports student engagement in international experiences and leadership development. This role serves as the primary point of contact for study abroad students, providing guidance on application processes, visa requirements, financial aid, and cultural preparedness. The coordinator facilitates partnerships with educational travel organizations to expand global learning opportunities and oversees program administration, including student records management, financial tracking, and compliance with institutional and international regulations. In collaboration with Safety & Risk Management personnel, the coordinator develops travel preparedness and risk management strategies to ensure student, faculty, and staff safety. This role also supports the Level 1 Certificate in Leadership by serving as an academic coach and supervising experiential learning projects. Teaching responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Student Support & Global Engagement
- Serve as the primary point of contact for students participating in study abroad programs, assisting them before, during, and after their experience.
- Advise students on study abroad logistics, including application processes, visa requirements, financial aid, and cultural preparedness.
- Encourage students to experience and understand diverse cultures through international experiences.
- Provide guidance and resources to help students navigate cultural adjustment before, during, and after their study abroad experience.
- Develop and facilitate intercultural competency workshops to help students maximize their global learning experience.
- Coordinate study abroad outreach efforts, such as information sessions, recruitment events, and campus-wide promotional campaigns.
- Act as a liaison between the department, college, and educational travel organizations to ensure seamless program execution.
- Develop and implement a travel preparedness and response strategy to ensure student, faculty, and staff safety, working with college Safety & Risk Management personnel.
- Ensure compliance with all institutional, federal, state, and international regulations governing study abroad programs.
- Create and update risk management guidelines for study abroad programs, including emergency procedures and crisis response planning.
- Facilitate pre-departure safety briefings and risk assessment sessions to prepare students and faculty for international travel.
- Manage student records and study abroad applications, including reviewing applications and administering related scholarships.
- Hire, guide, and supervise student workers in study abroad-related tasks.
- Maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with various campus offices (Enrollment, Financial Aid, etc.) to resolve student and program issues.
- Oversee financial tracking, budgeting, and scholarship fund allocation for study abroad programs.
- Oversee marketing and promotional strategies for study abroad programs, including digital media and website updates.
- Foster partnerships with international institutions, exchange programs, and third-party providers as needed to expand global learning opportunities.
- Be available to teach as needed in the Organizational Leadership department, integrating global learning and leadership principles.
- Serve as an academic coach to students in the Level 1 Certificate program, providing guidance on coursework and career development.
- Supervise experiential learning projects for Level 1 certificate cohorts.
- Collaborate with faculty and campus departments to facilitate international education and enhance global engagement.
- Support faculty in integrating global learning experiences into coursework and curriculum development.
- Evaluate program effectiveness through assessments, student feedback, and data analysis to enhance future study abroad initiatives.
To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s). If recommended for this position an official transcript(s) will be required. In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.
Required:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Leadership, Administration, Management, or a related field.
- Coordinator credentials must meet the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) required criteria for teaching within the Organizational Leadership lower-level courses in the department.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in education, preferably with a background in international programs or study abroad initiatives.
- Familiarity with online teaching platforms and other educational technologies is essential.
- A master’s degree.
- Experience in teaching higher education courses.
- Excellent oral and written skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Knowledge of online technology such as Learning management systems, Zoom, etc.
- Time and project management skills
- Ability to work in a team
Students workers in study abroad related tasks.
Supervision Received
BASORGL Program Director
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment.
Work inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Safety
Required to work safely and follow safety rules.
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
Special Conditions
Immediate supervisor may assign other duties.
May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.
May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.
EEO Statement
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices.
Foreign Degrees
Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Out-of-state_Certification/Foreign_Credential_Evaluation_Services/ http://www.naces.org/members.htm
Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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