Study Abroad Assistant (LT)

Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence and nondiscrimination in its educational program and employment practices and encourages candidates who will further advance the goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive community. As one of the nation’s finest institutions of higher learning, Swarthmore College is global in outlook and draws students from around the nation and world. The 425‐acre campus is a designated arboretum, complete with gardens, rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails in the Crum Woods. Swarthmore College was recently ranked number 3 in the 2021 US News Best National Liberal Arts Colleges rankings - https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/swarthmore-college-3370.

The study abroad assistant provides support to the work of the Swarthmore Off-Campus Study office. This is a one year, limited term non-exempt position with a targeted start date of August 1, 2022 and an anticipated end date of July 31, 2023.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Provide assistance with the on-line credit approval process.
• Advise and provide pre-departure support for students.
• Assist with outreach, orientation, and re-entry events.
• Prepare affiliation agreements.
• Supervise student workers.
• Coordinate social media.
• Provide support for the director, associate director, and office coordinator as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of a foreign language and experience living, studying, and/or working abroad.
• Education abroad advising and administrative experience, preferably in a college or university setting, is desirable.
• Excellent computer skills including familiarity with Word, Excel, Power Point and databases (knowledge of Terra Dotta software preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary.
• Ability to work independently and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Previous experience working in an academic setting with international education knowledge and experience preferred.
• High level of comfort and expertise in the use of technology in an office and educational setting.
• Strong organization skills including the ability to effectively prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a supportive and collaborative fashion, contributing as a team member to build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and students.

Preferred Qualifications:

Swarthmore College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Advertised: Jun 22 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
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