Via JETWit.com.

Institution: University of Oregon (Eugene)
Location: Eugene, OR
Education: MA required
Deadline: September 15, 2013

The Office of International Affairs is comprised of six units; Administration, International Student & Scholar Services, Study Abroad Programs; AHA International, the Mills International Center and the component units of the forthcoming Global Studies Institute.  The Vice Provost for International Affairs reports to the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs.

Through the efforts of the Study Abroad staff, more than 1200 UO students study or participate in internships abroad annually, joining one of 190 programs in more than 90 countries.  About 25% of UO undergraduates study abroad sometime during their tenure at the UO.  Staff responsibilities include program and budget development and monitoring, student advising, orientations, and program evaluations.  This unit also manages Fulbright and other scholarships for study and research abroad.

Responsibilities:

The Study Abroad Program Coordinators are responsible for managing credit-bearing study abroad programs in an assigned geographic region.  This involves managing the day-to-day activities of these programs, including student recruitment and program promotion, student advising, student selection, program orientations and program evaluations.  These positions report to the Director or Associate Director of Study Abroad Programs and supervise a Graduate Assistant.  The Coordinators work closely with UO faculty and administrative staff, program directors, advisory committees, off-campus sponsors and exchange partners.

Duties:

Coordination of study abroad programs in a geographic region (85%)

• Assignment to programs in specific geographic region based on unit needs and skill set
• Design, plan, implement, manage and evaluate UO study abroad programs in assigned geographic region
• Conduct interviews and select program participants
• Assist students with program and financial aid applications
• Provide orientations
• Offer academic and program advising as it pertains to study abroad opportunities
• Consult with UO faculty and staff, as well as study abroad committees and councils as needed to discuss issues and goals for programs in assigned geographic region

Coordinate orientations, reentry activities, scholarships, and other programs and projects as assigned (15%)

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in international education or a related field
• One year experience in the field of international education
• Prior experience in a higher education setting, advising, interviewing and orienting students
• Study, employment, travel, or residence abroad
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds, especially in a team setting
• Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communication
• Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of experience in the field of international education
• Prior experience in a higher education setting working with study abroad programs
• Regional expertise with Asia
• Prior study and experience with a relevant second language

Full application details at University of Oregon’s original posting.