International Education Coordinator

Gustavus Adolphus College; Saint Peter (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition benefit plan for employees and

Paid parental leave

Employer contribution to retirement

Job summary

Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, Minnesota, invites applications for the International Education Coordinator within the Center for International and Cultural Education. The role supports study away experiences, international student services, and intercultural programming.

You will manage day-to-day program administration, advise for study away, and collaborate with campus offices on recruitment and inclusion, with occasional evenings and travel.

Qualifications

• Interest in global learning and intercultural programming.
• Ability to build positive relationships with campus constituents.
• Strong organizational skills and clear written and oral communication.
• Prior intercultural or international experience preferred.
• Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, MS Office, and Google Drive.

Responsibilities

• Advise study-away participants in group and individual settings, including virtual and email interactions.
• Maintain relationships with campus departments and program partners.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff on study-away opportunities and applications.
• Present information about study-away opportunities and application processes.
• Promote programs and funding; support underrepresented student groups.
• Assist with pre-departure, during-study, and re-entry activities; coordinate events.
• Support assessment and program development; assist with campus events.

Skills

Global learning

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Intercultural experience

Database proficiency

Education

No specific degree required

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Job description

International Education Coordinator Center for International and Cultural Education

Openings: 1

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The International Education Coordinator supports study away experiences, international student services, and intercultural programming administered by the Center for International and Cultural Education (CICE). This position will assume primary responsibility for day-to-day administration and advising for all study away programs. Additionally, this position assists with projects serving international and multilingual students as well as campus wide intercultural programming.

Employment Status: Full-time (.75 FTE; primarily during academic year), Exempt, and Benefits-Eligible

Salary Range: $33,500-34,500 annually, based on .75 FTE

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the day-to-day activities of program administration, including:

• Study-away advising in group and individual settings, in virtual settings, by email, and by other means, sometimes including interaction with parents/families of prospective and confirmed participants;
• Maintaining strong relationships with campus departments and program partners;
• Consulting with campus colleagues and faculty about study away opportunities, the application process, and related questions;
• Giving campus presentations (in classrooms, group meetings, and other settings) about study-away opportunities and the application process;
• Working with other team members to promote program and funding opportunities, including assisting with targeted efforts to reach out to students in groups underrepresented in study away participation;
• Providing support for applicants and for participants pre-departure, during the study away term, and upon re-entry to the College;
• Liaising as needed with colleagues in such units as Financial Aid, the Career Development Office, Accessibility Services, Health Service, and the Center for Inclusive Excellence;
• Assisting the Director with ongoing assessment and program development projects;
• Participating in, planning, and executing certain campus events, including study away pre-program orientations, the annual Study Away Fair, International Student Orientation, and other globally oriented events;
• Mentor student employees in the CICE;
• Completing other projects as assigned to support the mission of the CICE.
• Some evening and weekend hours and some travel (international & domestic) required - less than 5%.

Prerequisites

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A demonstrated interest in the field of global learning;
• Ability to create and maintain positive relationships with CICE constituents
• Flexibility, resourcefulness, organizational skills, excellence in oral and written communication, attention to detail, and initiative in both individual and team projects;
• Prior intercultural and/or international experience (e.g., study away/abroad, internship or professional experience in an area related to diversity/equity/inclusion, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, immersion experience in a domestic or international community that differs from your own cultural background, etc.); and
• Proficiency in the use of databases; spreadsheets, Microsoft Office Suite products, and Google Drive or similar platforms.

Gustavus offers competitive and comprehensive benefits which include:

• Medical insurance (which includes access to Nice Healthcare) as well as dental, vision, and life insurance
• Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns
• Onsite health services
• Free parking, exercise classes, and use of library and athletic facilities
• Paid parental leave
• Employer contribution to retirement savings plan (after one year of employment)
• Tuition benefit plan for employees and spouse

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation’s leading private liberal arts colleges serving approximately 1,800 students. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Known for its strong science, writing, music, athletics, study-away, and service-learning programs, Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota only one hour southwest of the Twin Cities.