Coordinator- Student Leadership and Global Engagement - 994813

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Primary Purpose:

Coordinates the University’s study abroad programs to include program development, student advising, outreach and promotional activities, and logistical arrangements in compliance with university policies and external regulations. It also plays a key role in risk management and supports the University’s mission to provide students with meaningful global learning opportunities.

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range:  $47,747.00

Pay Basis:  Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No  

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Develops and oversees the university’s study abroad programs, global exchange and internship programs, faculty-led travel courses, faculty exchange initiatives, and the administration of the Fulbright Scholars Program.

2. Researches and evaluates potential study abroad programs by assessing their academic quality, cost-effectiveness, safety, and cultural relevance.
3. Coordinates and promotes study abroad opportunities to students and faculty through information sessions, workshops, and related events.

4. Develops marketing materials and utilizes various communication channels to reach potential participants.

5. Serves as liaison to academic and administrative offices at partner institutions, established consortia and third-party study abroad providers.

6. Builds and maintains relationships with campus stakeholders to advance study abroad initiatives and ensures compliance with federal regulations, institutional policies, and health and safety guidelines related to international travel.

7. Provides training, orientation, and ongoing support to faculty and students participating in study abroad and faculty-led travel programs. Ensures that visa requirements, medical documentation, and emergency procedures are completed and in place prior to departure.

8. Provides ongoing support to students while abroad, acting as a primary point of contact for any issues or emergencies.

9. Prepares reports and analyzes data related to study abroad participation and program outcomes.

10. Represents the university at campus events, as well as at national and international conferences and related events.

11. Stays informed about global issues and trends that may impact study abroad programs.

12. Oversees the Razor’s Edge Leadership Scholars Program.

13. Advises the Razor’s Edge Student Leadership Council in their program operations.

14. Conducts presentations about the Razor’s Edge program as needed.

15. Completes special projects as assigned.

16. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge:
1. Knowledge of relevant federal regulations and guidelines related to international travel and education.
2. Customer and Personal Service - General knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
3. English Language - Thorough knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
4. Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Skills:
1. Active Listening - Advanced skills in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
2. Speaking - Advanced skills in talking to others to convey information effectively.
3. Critical Thinking - Advanced skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
4. Judgment and Decision Making - Advanced skills in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the appropriate one.
5. Complex Problem Solving - Advanced skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
6. Service Orientation - Advanced skills in actively looking for ways to help people.
7. Strong cross-cultural communication skills and sensitivity to diverse cultural perspectives.

Abilities:
1. Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
2. Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
3. Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
1. Speech Recognition - Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
2. Speech Clarity - Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
3. Near Vision - Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
4. May be required to work nights or weekends.
5. Travel - Must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis.
6. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
7. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, mobile devices, and computer keyboards.

Required Certifications/Licensures: 

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Major (if required: 

Required Experience: 1. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in international education, including administration of study abroad programs and faculty-led travel study programs.
2. Demonstrated intercultural sensitivity and awareness.
3. Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Experience working in higher education
2. Proficiency in another foreign language(s).
3. Experience living, studying, or working abroad.
4. Familiarity with current trends and best practices in international education.

Is this a safety sensitive position? No  

Background Screening Required?  No  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.