Job Details

Education Abroad Program Coordinator

Position Number: 6157601
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: International Programs

Education Abroad Program Coordinator

Job ID: 283933
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Serves as primary administrative contact for students and faculty leaders participating in education abroad programs. Manages a variety of international program models focusing on program quality and addressing risk management. Develops and conducts informational sessions and recruitment events to promote access to education and experiential learning abroad.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Identifies new program elements in the development of international education program opportunities
2. Supports the faculty-led education abroad proposal process
3. Manages a portfolio of programs including, but not limited to exchange, affiliate, faculty-led, internship, and/or experiential
4. Conducts and participates in information sessions, classroom presentations, admission and university events, study abroad fairs, and other presentations to recruit and inform students, parents, and university personnel on study abroad opportunities
5. Supports faculty, staff, and departments in preparing budgets, salaries and compensation, and itineraries
6. Coordinates program logistics and fiscal management with faculty, staff, travel agents, vendors and other external parties
7. Develops recruitment plans and strategies in collaboration with faculty to promote programs
8. Provides advisement and support to students, parents, advisors, and faculty regarding study abroad requirements, policies, procedures, deadlines, available programs, financial requirements, and study abroad logistics
9. Serves as a liaison to offices on campus regarding education abroad programs and policies
10. May manage student incidents abroad in collaboration with department leadership and international safety and security team
11. May serve as site manager, support, and/or point of contact on international education programs
12. May manage procedures including application, selection, nomination, advising, orientation, and/or registration for outgoing students
13. May be responsible for handling challenging and complex student situations and determining appropriate responses
14. Collects and reports program data to assist leaders with the assessment, strategy, and growth of programs
15. Processes the credit and grade transfers for assigned programs, including communication with the Office of the Registrar and the Financial Aid Office, until grades are posted, if applicable

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field

Required Experience
Two (2) years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Multilingual

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field

Preferred Experience
Experience participating in or leading an international program
Program planning and/or project management experience
Experience in a higher education setting preferred

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $47,000 to $50,000 annually. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more! Visit- https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to remain informed of and communicate scholarship opportunities
Builds and maintains professional relationships with key faculty, staff, and partner institutions, to develop a strong understanding of the academic structure of degree plans and departmental goals related to internationalization, identify opportunities for academic collaborations, and conduct activities in support of mutual goals
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of country-specific rules and regulations
Knowledge of essential elements of pre-departure and reentry programming for students
Knowledge of general grade and credit conversion practices, financial aid regulations, and federal regulations impacting students
Knowledge of passport and visa requirements and processes
Knowledge of international agreement standards and educational contexts around the world
Knowledge of technology, social media, and data management techniques related to study abroad
Knowledge of theories and research of intercultural adjustment and college student advising
Knowledge of higher education trends in education abroad
Knowledge of KSU, BOR State of Georgia and international risk management, accounting, procurement, and travel policies

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Standard Enhanced
Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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