Study Abroad Coordinator

Study Abroad Coordinator
-2528

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• Division: Enrollment Management
• Department: Office of Global Engagement
• Working Title: Study Abroad Coordinator - 2528
• Vacancy Type: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
• Min T/E Requirements: Master's Degree in related field. Applied knowledge in overseas travel requirements and advisories is desired. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to positively represent the International Department in conjunction with other team members.
• FTE: 1
• Recruitment Range: Commensurate Upon Education and Experience
• Anticipated Hiring Range: Commensurate Upon Education and Experience
• Position #: 2528
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Months per year: 12
• Is this a grant funded position?: No
• If yes, please indicate the end date of the grant.(if applicable): n/a
• Primary Purpose of Organization Unit: Global Engagement serves international students and faculty members, and establishes global partnerships for UNCP
• Primary Purpose of Position: Advise students on study abroad/away options. Advise on faculty-led study abroad programs. Under the supervision from the AVC, provide advisory, referral, and information services to students, parents, and others interested in study abroad opportunities, as well as work, travel, or volunteer opportunities. Provide, organize, and implement materials and forums regarding overseas study opportunities and sources of financial aid;
  
  assist students in complying with registration and academic credit transfer requirements. May supervise support staff positions.

This position is primarily responsible for recruitment of UNCP study abroad/away students, balancing exchange-in-kind with incoming exchange students, direct exchanges, exchanges in conjunction with consortiums, and faculty-led programs. This position has budget responsibility for faculty-led programs, scholarship awards and financial aid. The Study Abroad Coordinator is responsible for implementation and growth of the university's study abroad and student exchange programs. A background in the development and maintenance of Memorandums of Agreement and Memorandums of Understanding is desired.

• Guide outgoing and incoming students through basic immigration processes.
• Actively pursue federal and state grants, scholarships, and other financial opportunities to assist with study abroad students and faculty-led programs.
• Meet with prospective study abroad candidates on a regular basis.
• Conduct orientations for outgoing UNCP students and faculty-led programs, interface with incoming exchange students, and promote scholarship opportunities for study abroad.
• Promote UNCP as an exchange partner, and collaborate with UNCP deans, department chairs, and faculty in presenting workshops, recruiting, and marketing.
• Work closely with stakeholder units on-campus (Campus Safety, Public Relations, Registrar's Office, Financial Aid, and other units) to ensure streamline procedures for study abroad and faculty-led programs, including academic related matters associated with credit-transfer, foreign transcripts, transfer and credit equivalences, financial aid awards, etc.
• Manage social and traditional media content, student data, and security of student records and marketing and promotion of study…