Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

Requisition Number: 20122184
Type of Employment: Full-Time Regular
Number of Months:
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Number of Hours per Day/Week: 40
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Summary Position
Elon University is seeking candidates for a full-time, 12-month position as a Program Coordinator. This person will join a team of international education professionals to contribute to Elon's strategic institutional goal of providing 100% access to a global engagement for students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise students regarding semester and summer study abroad opportunities. This includes but is not limited to academic advising, program selection, application management in Terra Dotta, keeping program pages/materials updated, and visa application processing.
  
• Organize, develop, coordinate, and distribute digital content in Moodle and video platforms for student and family audiences to facilitate pre-departure preparation and communications while abroad.
• Manage a portfolio of programs including but not limited to Elon overseas semester programs; study abroad affiliate programs; bilateral exchange programs; short-term, faculty-led programs; and non-credit bearing global engagement programs.
• Lead study abroad pre-departure orientation student and family sessions for assigned set of programs.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic departments on program development and curriculum integration.
• Consistently work on establishing a productive balance of student-Elon-parent-partner communications, addressing concerns in a compassionate manner.
• Collaborate with other offices on campus to help facilitate conversations and preparation for students regarding their time abroad.
• Collaborate with others in the office on strategic planning for global engagement, issues of risk management, curriculum integration and all aspects of successful study abroad programming and work on other projects as assigned.
• Support initiatives around the GEC's equity, diversity, and inclusion strategic plan.
• Pursue professional development opportunities in support of role and duties, in alignment with University goals and to contribute to the field of international education.
• Advise students with an understanding of Elon degree plans, the Elon Core Curriculum, and Elon's global engagement student learning goals.
• Provide emergency support for students while abroad, including on weekends and evenings for when programs are running.
  
  Education Requirements
  Bachelor’s required.
  
  Degree/Major:
  Length of Experience: Preference for prior professional experience in a unit related to experiential learning (service, internship, research, leadership) at a four-year college/university, or the equivalent. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Prior experience with educational content development and management and experience with learning management systems will be highly regarded. Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
  Supervisory Experience: No
  
  Supervisory Experience Detail
  
  
  Special Skills or Experience
  
  
  Special Instructions to Applicants
  You are invited to submit your cover letter, a resume, and list of three references to apply for this position at the end of the application process. This position will remain open until filled but application review will commence on May 15. Apply before May 15 for full consideration.
  
  Posting Date: 04/06/2022
  Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled: Yes
  
  General Purpose of Position
  Elon University is seeking candidates for a full-time, 12 month position as Study Abroad Coordinator. This person will join a team of international education professionals to contribute to Elon’s strategic institutional goal of providing 100% access to a global engagement for students.
  
  
  
  Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  - Advise students regarding semester, winter and summer study abroad opportunities.
  - Organize, develop, coordinate, and distribute digital content in Moodle and video platforms for student and family audiences to facilitate pre-departure preparation and communications while abroad.
  - Manage a portfolio of programs including but not limited to study abroad affiliate program provider programs, bilateral exchange programs, faculty-led short term programs, dual degree programs and non-credit bearing global engagement programs.
  - Supervise student assistants at the front desk.
  - Mentor our student returnee volunteer corps: the “Global Ambassadors.”
  - Lead study abroad pre-departure orientation sessions.
  It is expected that this person will collaborate with others in the office on strategic planning for global engagement, issues of risk management, curriculum integration and all aspects of successful study abroad programming and work on other projects as assigned.
  
  
  
  Education and Experience
  Required: Bachelor’s degree; international study or off-campus, domestic study away experience. Strong writing/oral communication skills and attention to detail.
  
  Preferred: One year of peer advising or other student employment in a study abroad office (part-time or full time). Or, one year of employment at a unit related to experiential learning (service, internship, research, leadership) at a four-year college/university. Or, experience working at a study abroad organization, or equivalent experience. Commitment to working with students from diverse and underrepresented populations in study abroad. Experience in working with faculty. Prior experience with educational content development and management and experience with learning management systems will be highly regarded.
  
  Does this position require driving for the university? No
  
  Additional Information
  
  
  To apply, visit https://elon.peopleadmin.com/postings/8514
  
  Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.
  
  Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elon’s experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years. In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.
  
  
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