Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted: 05/20/2014
Type: Full Time
Education: BA

Description:

Job Purpose: Coordinate and deliver administrative and operational support for Education Abroad programs and staff.

Major Responsibilities:

• Coordinate events and meetings for Education Abroad to include scheduling, reservations, arrangements, and logistics.
• Support the transient application process through response to prospective inquires and maintaining applicant records.
• Advise GT students interested in participating in non-GT study abroad programs.
• Assist with marketing efforts including social media outreach and coordination of communications through appropriate media outlets.
• Coordinate hiring of faculty and staff working for affiliated faculty-led study abroad programs.
• Compile, organize and analyze data for use in reports and maintain associated databases.
• Provide administrative support services for Education Abroad staff and office as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education or related field
Work Experience: Two to three years job related experience

Skills: International work or life experience, strong written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external audiences, flexibility, and strong problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to multi-task, feel comfortable working independently, and maintain a highly motivated and organized work ethic, and present a professional presence at all times.
Additional Tasks May Include: Interact with high level senior executives and international travel abroad to Asia, Latin America, Mexico and Europe, must be flexible to travel 2-3 weeks at a time as needed to complete distance learning residences; must be able to secure and hold a passport and meet visa entry requirements for countries in the above mentioned geographies. Serve as a liaison with overseas institutions and speakers regarding program planning, serve as information source regarding program content, requirements, and admission & registration process, and provide ongoing advice to students regarding various aspects of program participation.

Impact & Influence: This position will interact on a regular basis with: faculty, staff, students, and parents. This position typically will advise and counsel: students. This position will supervise: NA.

Department Description:

The EMIL-SCS Program is a unique 18-month masters program designed to fit the busy work schedules of executives, allowing the company to keep key employees on the job while they participate in five (5) two-week residences. The academic curriculum is designed to cover the extended supply chain and regional differences across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the United States. EMIL-SCS provides participants with the analytical skills and intellectual framework needed to succeed in designing and implementing creative supply chain strategies and global logistics solutions necessary to compete in today’s global markets.

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