Job location: Boca Raton

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-12-17
Req: REQ11938
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Position Summary:

The Center for Global Engagement at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to engaging communities underrepresented in higher education. Florida Atlantic University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the diverse internal and external communities that it serves.

With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, FAU is pushing the boundaries of higher education. Florida Atlantic's faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art, and technology in all disciplines. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes.

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Coordinator, Academic Programs, Boca Raton, FL.

Reporting to the Director of Education Abroad, the Coordinator advises students interested in study abroad or exchange program opportunities as well as incoming international students on approved exchange programs. The Coordinator manages a portfolio of programs, student applications as well as orients international exchange students and prepares study abroad students and faculty leaders for program departure. The Coordinator facilitates campus-wide collaboration with faculty, academic units, administrative offices, and international partners on recruiting, marketing, and special events.

Summary of Responsibilities Include:

• Promote study abroad to FAU students through outreach such as group advising sessions, individual advising appointments, and on-campus events.
• Guide FAU students to select appropriate programs, and advise outgoing students and incoming exchange students on required documents and course registration process.
• Manage a small portfolio of exchange programs and facilitate the process from nomination to arrival.
• Review and process student applications, administrative fees and program fee payments.
• Maintain program participant rosters and set-up international medical insurance for outgoing student participants and faculty leaders/assistants.
• Occasional travel to conferences or international travel for program development or review.
• Works regularly with FAU offices such as Financial Aid, International Services, Admissions, Registrar’s and Housing.
• Host pre-departure sessions for study abroad students and assist in incoming exchange orientation session with Education Abroad Assistant Director and International Services.
• Offer remote administrative support to study abroad students and faculty during program dates and serve as an incoming exchange student advocate on campus.
• Manage student appointments and keep thorough advising records.
• Host advising appointments at the FAU Jupiter campus once a month or as needed.
• Serve as Benjamin A. Gilman scholarship advisor, identify study abroad funding opportunities and host scholarship workshop for interested students.
• Provide faculty leaders with student emergency documentation and departure information.
• Other projects as assigned by direct supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience required.

Master’s degree preferred.

Prior experience in a role that involves advising, mentoring, counseling, conducting orientations or other student services required.

Excellent organization and time management skills required.

Ability to work with a team as well as with limited supervisions in a fast-paced, diverse environment required.

Proficiency in Microsoft programs required.

Ability to work evenings or weekends to accommodate university events and programming as needed.

Experience studying, living, or working abroad preferred.

Experience in international education and student advising preferred.

Proficiency in a foreign language preferred.

Salary:

$42,000 - $45,500

College or Department:

Center for Global Engagement

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., (on campus). Occasional evenings and weekends.

Application Deadline:

2022-01-04-08:00

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

Successful completion of a background check, which may include a motor vehicle check, credit check, fingerprinting or additional screening, is required for the selected candidate prior to the start date.

A resume and a cover letter are required for this position. Make sure to attach these required documents in the Attachments section of the application. Any missing required documents may result in disqualification.