Gustavus Adolphus College Looking for International Education Coordinator Full Time

International Education Coordinator
Center for International and Cultural Education

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The International Education Coordinator supports study away experiences, international student services, and intercultural programming administered by the Center for International and Cultural Education. This position will assume primary responsibility for day-to-day administration and advising for all study away programs. Additionally, this position assists with projects serving international and multilingual students as well campus wide intercultural programming.

Employment Type: Full-time (11 months), Benefits-eligible, Exempt (salaried) position.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage the day-to-day activities of program administration, including:

• Study away advising in group and individual settings, by email, and by other means, sometimes including interaction with parents/families of prospective and confirmed participants;
• Maintaining strong relationships with campus departments and program partners;
• Consulting with campus colleagues and faculty about study away opportunities, the application process, and related questions;
• Giving campus presentations (in classrooms, group meetings, and other settings) about study away opportunities and the application process;
• Working with other team members to promote program and funding opportunities, including assisting with targeted efforts to reach out to students in groups underrepresented in study away participation;
• Providing support for applicants and for participants pre-departure, during the study away term, and upon re-entry to the College;
• Liaising as needed with colleagues in such units as Financial Aid, the Career Development Office, Accessibility Services, Health Service, and the Center for Inclusive Excellence;
• Assisting the Director with ongoing assessment and program development projects;
• Participating in, planning, and executing certain campus events, including study away pre-program orientations, the annual Study Away Fair, International Student Orientation, and other globally oriented events;
• Supervise and mentor student employees in the CICE; and
• Completing other projects as assigned to support the mission of the CICE.

Prerequisites

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelors degree;
• A demonstrated interest in the field of global learning;
• Knowledge of current best practices in study-away programming, preferred;
• Ability to create and maintain positive relationships with CICE constituents
• Flexibility, resourcefulness, organizational skills, excellence in oral and written communication, attention to detail, and initiative in both individual and team projects;
• Prior intercultural and/or international experience (e.g., study away/abroad, internship or professional experience in an area related to diversity/equity/inclusion, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, immersion experience in a domestic or international community that differs from your own cultural background, etc.); and
• Proficiency in the use of databases; spreadsheets, Microsoft Office Suite products, and Google Drive or similar platforms;
  • A working knowledge of the Terra Dotta (Studio Abroad) platform; preferred.

Application Procedures: To apply for this position, please continue the process on our website, www.gustavus.edu/humanresources/employment to complete the online application and submit a resume and cover letter.

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

Click on the following link to learn more about Gustavus’s campus-wide commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Gustavus offers competitive and comprehensive benefits which include:

• Medical insurance (which includes access to Nice Healthcare) as well as dental, vision, and life insurance
• Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns
• Onsite health services
• Free parking, exercise classes, and use of library and athletic facilities
• Paid parental leave
• Employer contribution to retirement savings plan (after one year of employment)
• Tuition scholarships for dependents
• Tuition benefit plan for employees and spouse/domestic partner
• 13 paid Holidays + generous PTO plan

Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nations leading private liberal arts colleges serving over 2,200 students. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Known for its strong science, writing, music, athletics, study-away, and service-learning programs, Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota only one hour southwest of the Twin Cities.

Contact

Matthew Hirman | [email protected] | 507-933-7149

Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2023

To apply, visit https://gustavus.edu/employment/job/2148

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