Strategist, Study Abroad Programs

Strategist, Study Abroad Programs

Within the Office of Careers, Internships, and Achievement (CIA), the study abroad strategist is primarily responsible for developing, implementing, assessing, and improving international education programs such as study abroad, international student exchange, global service learning, and global internships. The strategist will also receive cross-training to support the full range of CIA services. This position collaborates with the director and strategists in the CIA, partnering organizations, faculty, staff, and students to promote, grow, and assess study abroad opportunities students.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Job Responsibilities and Execution

• Oversees the study abroad application and approval process. In particular, enforces Lindenwood study abroad policies, including academic policies and procedures
• Supports processes that monitor and respond to health and safety issues that students participating in Lindenwood-sponsored study abroad programs may face
• Identifies and nominates students for endowed scholarships and grants that can be applied towards study abroad and international education
• Assists in the collection, tabulation, and analysis of outcomes data related to study abroad and international education. Provides suggestions for implementing improvements in study abroad and international education programs based on analysis of outcomes data
• Provides career coaching including resume review, interview preparation, and job search strategies
• Assists students with internship services and identifying employer opportunities
• Assists with First Destination Survey data collection and other assessment initiatives
• Supports career fairs, networking events, employer information sessions, and other CIA programming as needed

Service Excellence

• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University's values
• Supports service learning advising and progression toward the Community Service Honors Designation
• Coordinates and conducts pre-departure orientations and post-return debriefings
• Supports outbound students as they work to meet all immigration and compliance regulations, including passport and visa acquisition if needed

Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration

• Establishes and maintains effective communication with external stakeholders and partnering organizations
• Uses social media and other media outlets to promote study abroad opportunities to current and prospective students
• Collaborates with colleagues across multiple divisions to develop integrated programming
• Develops and implements study abroad opportunities in collaboration with third-party providers, international education consortia, faculty, and staff, including the planning and coordination of short-term faculty-led programs
• Collaborates with Student Financial Services to handle billing and application of financial aid to study abroad and international education
• Increases visibility and knowledge of study abroad and other international education opportunities through various channels of marketing and communication

Job may require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in advising and mentoring students in higher education preferred
• Study Abroad experience preferred

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

– May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse…