Job Title: International Education Coordinator
Location: Albany State Rec. Location
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 282308
About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.

Job Summary

An International Education Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and facilitating all aspects of international student programs Albany State University, including recruitment, admissions, advising, cultural integration, and support services for incoming international students, while also potentially developing and managing partnerships with overseas institutions to facilitate study abroad opportunities for domestic students; essentially acting as a bridge between the institution and the global student community.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

Managing all aspects of campus study abroad and exchange programs, including but not limited to:

Advising :

• Serving as ASU point of contact for students and alumni abroad; supporting and communicating with students currently studying abroad, and their parents, as appropriate.

• Advising on financial resources for programs and tuition fees: financial aid, study abroad scholarship/travel stipend process; advising students throughout the application process for outside scholarship programs, for example, the Gilman International Study Abroad Scholarship and Fund for Education Abroad.

Program Coordination

• Managing the recruitment, selection, orientation and re-entry of study abroad students; maintaining and sharing accurate study abroad databases internally, while maintaining all communication for effective program implementation.

• Overseeing study abroad program budgets and accounts and reporting to the Director; performing cost determination and analysis of program budgets during development phase; responsible for ensuring the payment of all study abroad program expenses and faculty travel expenses.

• Developing materials for student and faculty pre- and post-departure orientations and evaluation based on ASU/USG policies, including location specific procedures related to embassies, consulates, and local laws or regulations.

• Working with units and departmental stakeholders in recruiting study abroad students.

• Collaborating with OIE units to implement services that involve on-campus events, cultural excursions, and after- hours programming for campus internationalization and global learning.

• Managing and maintaining reports on study abroad statistics, and annual reports to the Director; compiling data as requested for faculty/staff inquiries, handle requests for data research; supervising Global Ambassadors' Organization activities etc.

• Coordinating social media and working with the marketing specialist in designing social media strategy and implementing the campaign, keeping abreast of new developments in social technology, and working in conjunction with overall ASU marketing plan to enhance recruitment and communication with students.

• Coordinating and writing communications through the web, electronic reports/ASU Global Issues or newsletters, and other media outlets, including developing ideas and concepts for publication and drafting promotional materials.

• Maintaining all education abroad files; composing letters; maintaining calendar. Assisting in updating and implementing study abroad guidelines and policies.

Promotion and Outreach: The Coordinator/ Advisor will also:

• Develop strategies for promoting, recruiting, and advising applicants; hosts promotional events; plan and lead events such as annual study abroad fair, pre- and post-departure orientations for study abroad students, community outreach, and collaborate with the ISSA and others in implementing the annual International Education Week (IEW) activities.

• Provide general support to the OIE.

• Assist the Director with any other job-related assignments for achieving departmental goals and objectives.

• Support the development and management of educational, cultural, and social programs including events such as International Education Week.

• Participate at state level meetings for international education including the System Council on International Education and certain committees within the council.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with two to three years of study abroad work experience in higher education institution or a combination of training and experience.

Experience working with students from different cultural backgrounds.

Experience in admissions, academic advising, study abroad, or career services.

Experience with data reporting/management.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively with multiple audiences. Social media and web skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree with one to two years' work experience in study abroad or related area.

Administrative experience.

Event planning experience and time management skills.

Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint,

Publisher, adobe suite, desk top publishing, software and email.

Effective budgeting and reporting skills.

Flexible and strong problem-solving skills.

International experience ( examples not limited to work/internship, study, or living outside of United States and its territories or foreign language proficiency) preferred but not required.

Proposed Salary

Salary range is from $38,385 to $46,800..

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Evidence of strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate and interact with a diversity of people.

Outstanding organizational skills and effective oral and written communication/public relation skills.

Awareness and sensitivity to the needs and expectations of the community college student, and of international students.

Ability to work with a varied student population, including students from many different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, whose English language skills may be limited.

Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Ability to think creatively and put ideas into action.

Ability to make presentations to individuals and large audiences.

Social media and web skills.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Recourses at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Excellence
We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.

Respect
We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.

Community
We strive to build community and value a good mindset.

Teamwork
We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.

Learning
We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

* a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
* a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
* a successful pre-employment drug test

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.