Program Coordinator - Center for International Education & Global Strategy

University at Albany; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Albany seeks a Program Coordinator for Education Abroad to advance inclusive global learning opportunities for students. You will advise students, help recruit and promote programs, and coordinate with overseas partners using Terra Dotta to manage applications and communications.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and teamwork, plus a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within a diverse campus community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience working with college or university students in the field of International Education.
• Experience living or studying abroad.

Responsibilities

• Advisement of students on education abroad opportunities in various regions especially in Asia, with emphasis on increasing enrollment in education abroad programs through oversight of recruitment/marketing efforts, liaising with academic departments at UAlbany, and effective use of the Terra Dotta application system.
• Development, administration, and promotion of education abroad programs.
• Communication and administrative coordination with overseas partner universities.
• Participation in and assistance with University at Albany Education Abroad office functions, including virtual presentations, facilitation of education abroad orientation and re-entry programs, review of education abroad applications, and management of correspondence with students and parents in relation to programs.
• Development and maintenance of education abroad promotional materials and resources, including program webpages and flyers. Contribution to the media and marketing events of the Education Abroad office.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Team player

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Terra Dotta

Job description

Program Coordinator - Center for International Education & Global Strategy

Department: Center for International Education & Global Strategy - 02011

Locations: Albany, NY

Posted: Sep 23, 2026

Closes: Oct 6, 2026 - 11:59 PM EDT

Type: Full-time

Ref.No.: WF260105p

PositionID: 205080

About University at Albany:

The University at Albany is a Carnegie-classified Research 1 institution driven by academic excellence, pioneering research and scientific discovery, and service to community. UAlbany's world-class faculty experts and approximately 17,500 students are creating new knowledge in fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductor engineering, atmospheric and environmental sciences, cybersecurity, public health, public administration and social welfare while deepening our understanding of our world through scholarship and creative activity in the social sciences and humanities. As one of the most diverse public research institutions in the nation, the University is a national leader in public engagement, educational equity and social mobility. For over 180 years, UAlbany has molded bright, curious and engaged students and launched them toward success. Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks.

Job Description:

The Center for International Education and Global Strategy at the University at Albany, State University of New York, seeks to hire a Program Coordinator for Education Abroad. The Education Abroad office aims to provide accessible and inclusive global learning programs, experiences, and curricula intended to equip students with the life-long knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to be responsive global citizens in an ever-changing world.

Primary Responsibilities

• Advisement of students on education abroad opportunities in various regions especially in Asia, with emphasis on increasing enrollment in education abroad programs through oversight of recruitment/marketing efforts, liaising with academic departments at UAlbany, and effective use of the Terra Dotta application system.
• Development, administration, and promotion of education abroad programs.
• Communication and administrative coordination with overseas partner universities.
• Participation in and assistance with University at Albany Education Abroad office functions, including virtual presentations, facilitation of education abroad orientation and re-entry programs, review of education abroad applications, and management of correspondence with students and parents in relation to programs.
• Development and maintenance of education abroad promotional materials and resources, including program webpages and flyers. Contribution to the media and marketing events of the Education Abroad office.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

• Reports to Director, Education Abroad
• Supervises the following positions: student assistants/volunteers

Job Requirements

• Strong interpersonal, public speaking, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated fluency in written and spoken English and ability to contribute to written public relations efforts.
• Demonstrated ability as a team player and ability to work independently.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience working with college or university students in the field of International Education.
• Experience living or studying abroad.

Preferred Qualifications

• Foreign language ability, preferably Korean or Japanese.
• Prior experience managing study abroad programs.
• Experience with study abroad data and application management systems, such as Terra Dotta.
• Typical office environment
• Requires ability to occasionally travel both inside and outside of the United States

Additional Information

This is a promotional opportunity for current UAlbany employees.

Eligibility for Consideration

• You must be employed at the University at Albany campus.
• You must be in a State-funded UUP professional position (MC employees are not eligible).
• You must have a permanent, term, or probationary appointment. Only temporary employees employed by UAlbany for three or more consecutive years can be considered eligible.

For details concerning the University's Promotion Policy for Professional Employees, please see HR Memorandum 88-4 .

Professional Rank and Salary Grade

Senior Staff Assistant, SL3,$60,245.

Special Note

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that UAlbany is not an E-Verify employer.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies.The University at Albany's Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml

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• Resume
• Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications
• List of 3 professional references with e-mail addresses and telephone numbers

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