What are the responsibilities and job description for the Study Abroad Program Coordinator position at University of Minnesota Duluth?
About Us:
International Programs and Services is the visionary leader for UMD’s international programs. We believe that international learning experiences are integral to a UMD education, providing students with the opportunity to gain skills for living in a global society and to interact with diverse communities around the world. The IPS collaborates with UMD faculty, students and staff to offer quality programs that prepare UMD students for their roles and responsibilities as world citizens.
What you’ll be doing:
Development, Marketing, and Administration (40%)
- Process, evaluate, and monitor study abroad applications
- Liaise with and maintain institutional relationships with foreign universities and affiliates
- Assist with the implementation of Education Abroad policies and processes
- Maintain online application system
- Create, edit, and maintain informational program webpages
- Develop and implement program-related promotion and recruitment efforts
- Participate in promotional events
- Develop and update print materials and social media
- Work with overseas resident staff
- Assist with the development of program emergency and crisis management plans
Student Services and Advising (40%)
- Assist with the communication to students and the campus community of the value and benefits of a study abroad experience and policies and procedures
- Advise students through program selection and pre-departure process
- Develop and lead pre-departure orientation sessions
- Advise on complex visa processes
- Respond to inquiries in accordance with FERPA guidelines
- Process study abroad grades
- Create / update study abroad program cost estimates
- Facilitate course evaluations
Hire, train, and supervise student employees (15%)
- Hire peer advisors on an annual basis
- Coordinate Peer Advisor training on an annual basis
- Oversee Peer Advisor and delegate tasks to support study abroad program portfolio
- Provide ongoing training focused on obtaining course reviews, website management, student advising, etc.
Other duties as assigned (5%)
- The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as needed.
- This position may require occasional work outside of office hours (e.g. evenings or weekends)
- This position may be required to travel locally, nationally, and internationally.
What you'll need:
- BA/BS or a combination of related education and work experience to equal four years
- Excellent interpersonal, intercultural, and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
WORK Environment: Onsite
SALARY RANGE: $20.01 - $26.51
For a full job description, click "Apply" to visit the UMN career site.
What we provide (Civil Service/Labor Rep):
- MN State Retirement System (MSRS) pension plan - tax-deferred.
- Thirteen paid vacation days per year (starting accrual rate), in addition to 13 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities cover 75% - 100% of eligible tuition.
- Excellent and affordable health care benefits.
- Wellbeing Program (reduction in annual premiums).
- Yearly merit increase program.
- Many professional development opportunities.
Click here for more information: https://hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Applicant-Center/About-Working-U/Benefits-Working-U-M
Salary : $20 - $27
