What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Led Study Abroad Coordinator II position at Montana State University?
The Office of International Programs (OIP) serves as Montana State University’s international gateway by facilitating connections, programs and experiences that bring the world to Montana and Montana to the world. Our mission is to enable students, faculty, staff, and communities to explore the international dimensions of learning, discovery, and engagement.
Reporting to the Manager for Faculty Led Study Abroad and Travel Compliance, the Faculty Led Study Abroad Coordinator is a critical team member in achieving the mission of excellent customer service and support to MSU students pursuing group international travel. In this role, the Faculty Led Study Abroad Coordinator promotes group international travel; supports the health, safety, and compliance of all MSU student travelers; and provides assistance to the Manager for Faculty Led Study Abroad and Travel Compliance to grow group international travel programs at Montana State University.
Reporting to the Manager for Faculty Led Study Abroad and Travel Compliance, the Faculty Led Study Abroad Coordinator is a critical team member in achieving the mission of excellent customer service and support to MSU students pursuing group international travel. In this role, the Faculty Led Study Abroad Coordinator promotes group international travel; supports the health, safety, and compliance of all MSU student travelers; and provides assistance to the Manager for Faculty Led Study Abroad and Travel Compliance to grow group international travel programs at Montana State University.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead program recruitment efforts for Faculty Led Study Abroad.
- Advise students on navigating and managing group international travel.
- Organize and implement student orientations, including emergency response management.
- Oversee the day-to-day health, safety, and compliance of student participants during Faculty Led Study Abroad.
- Assist Manager for Faculty Led Study Abroad and International Travel Compliance, including developing and implementing student assessment measures; assisting program design, curriculum development, and course management; and promoting Faculty Led Study Abroad and the Office of International Programs across campus.
- Serve as additional approver on all international travel compliance.
- Co-lead Faculty Led Study Abroad programs.
- Serve on committees for travel health, safety, and compliance.
- Attend conferences nationally and internationally.
- Assist office programs and events.
- Serve as point of contact for office visitors.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in International Education, Social Science (History, Political Science, etc), Business, Communications, or a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Progressively responsible experience working with undergraduate students.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Two (2) years experience in Higher Education field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Frequent or experienced traveler, internationally and/or domestically.
The Successful Candidate Will
- Possess entrepreneurial vision.
- Have excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
- Be able to manage multiple priorities at a time.
- Possess outstanding organizational and record-keeping skills.
- Be able to take initiative and work independently.
- Work professionally and effectively with students, faculty, and international partners from all backgrounds.
- Represent Montana State University with quality customer service.
- Exercise good judgement and sound decision-making skills in working with a wide range of individuals
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
- This position requires occasional evening and/or weekend hours for scheduled events depending on department need.
- Occasional domestic travel may be required
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties?
No
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Screening of applications will begin on April 22, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
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In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
