Study Abroad Coordinator

Uniglobaltechnologies; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniglobaltechnologies is seeking a Study Abroad Coordinator to oversee the administration, advising, and continuous improvement of study abroad programs. You will collaborate with academic departments, faculty, and external partners to develop global learning opportunities and manage program operations, budgets, scholarships, and risk management.

The role requires strong public speaking, organizational skills, and experience with study abroad systems (Terra Dotta).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in study abroad or higher education.
• Experience coordinating programs, projects, or student services.
• Experience living, studying, working, or traveling internationally.
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills.
• Experience with budget management and financial reconciliation.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Advise prospective and current students, families, faculty, and staff regarding study abroad opportunities and requirements.
• Coordinate pre-departure orientation and maintain communication while abroad.
• Collaborate with academic departments and offices to ensure course registration and credit transfer.
• Develop and implement marketing and recruitment initiatives for study abroad programs.
• Maintain Terra Dotta study abroad management system and ensure proper documentation.
• Work with the Study Abroad Advisory Committee to update policies and processes.
• Coordinate study abroad scholarships and manage award processing and communication.
• Maintain study abroad budgets and oversee student billing and financial activities.
• Support faculty-led programs, risk management planning, and international partnerships.
• Prepare institutional reports and analyze participation data.

Skills

Public speaking

Budget management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Terra Dotta

Job description

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: Study Abroad Coordinator Full or Part Time: Full time Hours: 40 Exempt: Yes Supervisory Org: International Programs (PM) Job Description: JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the coordination, administration, and continuous improvement of the University's study abroad programs. Provides comprehensive advising and support to students, faculty, staff, and families throughout the study abroad process while collaborating with academic departments and external partners to develop, promote, and administer global learning opportunities. Oversees study abroad operations, including student advising, faculty-led programs, application management (Terra Dotta), financial processes, risk management, scholarships, and program assessment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES &

Key responsibilities

• Advise prospective and current students, families, faculty, and staff regarding study abroad opportunities, program selection, application requirements, course planning, transfer credit, program costs, scholarships, visas, and other related processes.
• Guide students throughout the study abroad experience by coordinating pre-departure orientation, maintaining communication while abroad, assisting with re-entry, and facilitating transcript evaluation and credit transfer upon return.
• Collaborate with academic departments, the Registrar's Office, Financial Services, and other campus partners to ensure appropriate course registration, billing, credit transfer, and academic record processing.
• Develop and implement marketing and recruitment initiatives through campus events, classroom presentations, printed materials, digital communications, social media, the study abroad webpage, and Handbooks.
• Maintain and administer the Terra Dotta study abroad management system, ensuring accurate program information, participant records, application processing, and required documentation.
• Work with the Study Abroad Advisory Committee (SAAC) to develop and update study abroad policies, procedures, handbooks, operational processes, and program records to ensure compliance with university policies and best practices.
• Coordinate the administration of study abroad scholarships, including reviewer assignments, committee support, award processing, and student communication.
• Maintain study abroad budgets, oversee student billing and payment processes, and monitor financial activities associated with study abroad programs.
• Partner with faculty and Academic Affairs to develop, administer, and support faculty-led study abroad programs, including faculty training, financial oversight, contractual processes, and risk management planning.
• Communicate and collaborate with international partners, program providers, and overseas institutions to support study abroad programming.
• Prepare institutional reports and analyze study abroad participation data to support program assessment and strategic planning.
• Develop and coordinate student engagement initiatives, including the Study Abroad Ambassador Program and alumni programming.
• Attend local, state, regional, and national meetings and professional conferences related to study abroad Travel domestically and internationally, as approved, in support of study abroad programs and university partnerships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General supervision is received from the Director of International Programs
• SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Functional supervision is exercised over study abroad peer advisors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as but not limited to higher education, student services, study abroad.
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in study abroad, international education, higher education, student services, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating programs, projects, or student services.
• Experience living, studying, working, or traveling internationally.
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills.
• Experience with budget management and financial reconciliation.
• Evidence of strong organizational, problem-solving, and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part