Global Engineering Specialist

Uniglobalcareers; Columbus (OH); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 59.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Ohio State University is seeking a Global Engineering Specialist to support the international dimension of the College of Engineering and Education Abroad Administration. The specialist works with faculty, staff, students, and external partners to expand education abroad and prepare engineering students for success in a global market.

Responsibilities include developing global programs, managing budgets, coordinating travel and orientations, and advising students on international

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required; 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in program/project planning and administration; working with faculty.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate cross culturally; multitask with attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, develop and administer global education in engineering and architecture portfolios.
• Develop budgets and bid specifications; manage complex programmatic, logistical, and fiscal arrangements.
• Provide pre- and post-travel orientations and materials; advise students and faculty on international opportunities.
• Lead recruitment and outreach for international programs; coordinate with campus offices; support curriculum internationalization.

Conocimientos

Program/ project planning

Faculty collaboration

Cross-cultural communication

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

United States — International Student Market

1.2M inbound students (2025) +3%

1. India 363K

2. China 266K

3. South Korea 42K

4. Canada 30K

5. Vietnam 26K

9 international branch campuses in United States

Job Title: Global Engineering Specialist Department: International Affairs | Education Abroad Administration

The Global Engineering Specialist position supports the international dimension of The Ohio State University by providing professional expertise in global education to the full range of international programs and activities in the College of Engineering, including engineering, architecture, and city and regional planning. The position reports jointly to the Director of International Initiatives in CoE and the Associate Director of Global Education in OIA. The specialist works closely with faculty, staff, students, and other internal and external stakeholders of CoE and OIA to enable the strategic growth of education abroad across the university and to prepare engineering and architecture students for success in an increasingly globalized market. Plans, develops and administers global education in engineering and architecture portfolio. Develops managerial budgets for assigned programs with student access and affordability in mind; prepares and writes specifications for bid-eligible programs; manages complex programmatic, logistical, and fiscal arrangements with host institutions, resident directors, students, and education abroad providers; responds to education abroad emergencies in accordance with established OIA and University protocol. Creates and delivers pre- and post-travel orientations and programming to support student outcomes; Develops and prepares program/country/region specific material and provides quarterly orientation and other pre-departure services to education abroad participants, resident directors and other College personnel. Initiates new course setups, schedules courses and verifies enrollments; assists with advising of the Global Option and similar initiatives; Liaises with the Engineering Scholarship office; plans and facilitates international delegation visits; works closely with Communications units in CoE and OIA to develop marketing and advertising for CoE targeted audiences, works closely with CoE Community Access Retention and Empowerment (CARE) team to increase opportunities and participation of under-represented students. Leads student recruitment efforts; develops resources and strategies for advising, outreach and promotion of academic international opportunities partnering with offices around campus; interprets office policies. procedures, and services to students, parents, faculty, and staff; advises students and faculty on academic international opportunities through classroom presentations, advising, and other venues; Contributes to tactical and strategic planning for internationalizing the CoE curriculum in conjunction with the Director of International Initiatives; reviews professional literature and follows national trends on education abroad and implements best practices for academi international opportunities in consultation with the Associate Director of Education Abroad; researches and develops funding opportunities; Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of International Initiatives in Engineering and the Associate Director of Education Abroad.

Minimum Education Required Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 4 years of relevant experience required.

Required Qualifications: Experience in program/ project planning and administration; Experience working with faculty; Able to work in a fast-paced environment and balance competing priorities; Strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills; Ability to communicate cross culturally; Ability to multi-task with attention to detail; Proficient with MS Office suite

Desired Qualifications: Master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience Experience studying or living abroad Familiarity with humanitarian engineering philosophies and pedagogy Familiarity with information and procedures required for international travel

Additional Information: This is a full-time, two-year limited-term appointment with the potential for conversion to a permanent position based on business needs. The Targeted Hiring Range for this position is $51,500 - $59,000. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Function: Academic Administration Subfunction: International Programs Band: Specialized Level: 3 Location: Smith Laboratory (0065) Position Type: Term (Fixed Term) Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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