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Job Description
The College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences is seeking a Study Abroad Coordinator to provide college-wide support for our extensive and growing programs. The Study Abroad Coordinator will facilitate and expand development of, and participation in, the college's study abroad programs, including logistics, marketing strategies, and collaboration with departments on program financial management. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a passion for international education, and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty and international partners.
Key Responsibilities
Logistical Duties
- Provide support to departments and faculty leaders on the logistical aspects of study abroad programs, including travel arrangements, accommodation, and visa requirements.
- Serve as the College's primary point of contact for faculty organizing and delivering study abroad programs.
- Develop and maintain relationships with international partner institutions and organizations.
- Ensure compliance with university policies and international regulation
- Assist the Associate Dean of Global Initiatives and Engagement by
- Regularly providing reports and analyses to strategically plan for growth, development,
and improvements in college faculty-led programs
renewals
encourage the development and effective management of study abroad programs
across the College.
Marketing Duties
Fiscal Duties
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Pay Band
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience
Review Date
January 29, 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Sarah Castle at secastle@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
