Senior Program Coordinator, Study Abroad

Washington, DC, United States

Posting Details

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

The Office for Study Abroad (OSA) provides and facilitates quality international educational opportunities at The George Washington University. As educators, we promote students' academic, personal, professional, and intercultural development before, during, and after their study abroad experiences. We respond effectively to individual student needs, while fostering cultural understanding and self-awareness throughout the student body, contributing to an increasingly internationalized campus.

The OSA works with undergraduate students seeking semester or year-long study abroad experiences both outbound from and inbound to GW. As international educators, we also celebrate the diversity of GW's student body as one of its greatest assets. We recognize the tremendous value of learning from each other's differences and are committed to promoting this diversity in study abroad. We are particularly focused on working to improve the participation of students from groups that are typically underrepresented in study abroad.

The George Washington University (GW) Office for Study Abroad (OSA) seeks a Senior Program Coordinator, Study Abroad. This position will primarily be responsible for advising students and managing applications for a portfolio of GW's signature program options, but will also be responsible for managing a team of student workers and an administrative assistant.

Reporting to the Assistant Director for Study Abroad, the Senior Program Coordinator, Study Abroad through advising, outreach and programming, material creation, application management and technological support, and additional direct contact with students, parents, campus partners, and other stakeholders, contributes to student's successful participation in and preparation for GW's signature programs and therefore university priorities of internationalization, inclusion, retention, and quality academic and experiential learning. Responsibilities include:

Advising students on GW's signature study abroad programs including but not limited to the Global Bachelor's Program

Advising a small portfolio of school-specific students within the academic schools of Milken Institute for Public Health and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Updating and maintaining signature programs within the TerraDotta system including requirements, parameters, brochures, etc.

Managing student applications for select programs and student records in collaboration with on-campus stakeholders/partners

Collaborating with international partners to ensure students' successful completion of the application and enrollment process

Facilitating outreach, programming, and marketing activities to support the programs' enrollment and retention goals

Coordinating program-specific Pre-Departure Orientations

Hiring, training, and managing an annually rotating team of student workers who serve as study abroad peer advisors and front desk express advising and administrative support

Managing a full-time administrative assistant staff member

Supporting additional programming, marketing, and technological needs as assigned

The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned.

The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 3 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree preferred

Management experience preferred

Strong attention to detail

Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Ability to work well in a team and collaborate on projects and tasks

Ability to lead and motivate a team

Strong written, spoken and interpersonal communication skills

Experience working, living, or studying abroad

Experience working in a study abroad office/university advising team

Ability to work well with academic and student services offices

Experience completing multiple projects simultaneously

Prior experience working with TerraDotta software

Prior experience working with student information systems such as Banner

Prior experience planning, coordinating and executing events and programming

Prior experience with student advising or student services

Prior experience with various international student visa policies and procedures

Commitment to diversity and inclusion in study abroad

Hiring Range

$21.27 - $27.63

GW Staff Approach to Pay

How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:

Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:

Academic Affairs

Family

Academic Affairs

Sub-Family

Program Administration

Stream

Service and Support

Level

Level 3

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time

Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Occasional evening or weekend work

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

Yes

Employee Onsite Status

Hybrid

Telework:

Yes

Required Background Check:

Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only?

No

Posting Number:

S013107

Job Open Date:

06/13/2024

Job Close Date:

If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

Background Screening

Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.