Study Abroad Coordinator
University of Missouri - Columbia (MU)
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Manufacturing / Production / Operations
Posted on April 4, 2024
Hiring Department
International programs
Job Description
Mizzou Study Abroad seeks a student-centered, innovative, highly energetic, detail oriented professional to serve as Study Abroad Coordinator.
The Study Abroad Coordinator will serve as the first point of contact for students and their families interested in study abroad opportunities within assigned academic units/departments. The Study Abroad Coordinator will maintain thorough knowledge of MU's portfolio of study abroad opportunities and will advise students in selecting a program that fits their academic, personal, and professional goals.
Duties/responsibilities
- Program Coordination/Student Advising
- Coordinates and administers assigned faculty-led, exchange, direct enroll, and affiliated programs. Program administration includes program and budget development, student recruitment and advising, application process and participant selection, enrollment, pre-departure preparation and on-going support.
- Works with faculty members leading assigned study abroad programs and U.S. and overseas colleagues to manage program logistics.
- Advises and coordinates programs in assigned geographic region and/or by academic department.
- Position may require spending 50% of the time in an assigned academic department for student advising, faculty outreach, and recruitment events.
- Assists Mizzou Abroad senior leadership with strategic collaborative projects.
- Participates in regional, national and international conferences and evaluative site visits.
- Participates in projects and committees.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, but will require early morning, evening, and weekend hours at various times during the year given the role's direct work with marketing, outreach and recruitment.
20%-30% of domestic (in state and out of state) travel may be required for collaborative strategic projects.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters Degree
- Experience advising students for study abroad
- The successful candidate will be an excellent team player and a high achieving individual contributor with a strong internal drive to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
- Excel at multi-tasking by balancing multiple priorities and deadlines with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong presentations skills with varied sized audiences
- Experience advising students utilizing a student-centered approach.
- Excellent communication, organizational, administrative and budgeting skills.
- International experience through study, work, living or volunteering abroad.
- Ability to speak more than one language
- Strong commitment to inclusion, diversity and equity
- Experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting data reports to inform strategic decisions
- Familiarity with TerraDotta software.
- Ability to work as a member of a team as well as individually.
Salary Range: $18.50 - $22.22/hour
Grade: GGS-008
University Title: Student Service Coordinator I
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Application Materials
Online application, resume, references on request.
Community Information
Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visithttps://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeoor call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
