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Student International Academic Affairs/Study Abroad Office

Coordinator of International Projects

12 month 100% position

Primary Function

Provide administrative and advising support to the Study Abroad Office as it pertains to study abroad and exchange programs as assigned. 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Advise University of Illinois students on appropriate options for studying abroad in Europe and other regions as assigned.
  • Participate in program promotion and recruitment, which may include developing promotional and informational materials.
  • Design, organize and facilitate study abroad related pre-departure orientations.
  • Manage student application process .
  • Advise UIUC students while abroad and upon their return to campus.
  • Administer one or more UIUC programs, (e.g. Verona, Italy), and serve as main contact for Resident Director(s). This includes coordinating group travel and assisting with program administration (i.e. program budget, course offerings, etc.).
  • Compile student budgets for provider and exchange programs.
  • Act as a liaison with relevant international and US institutions as they pertain to Europe or other assigned study abroad and exchange programs.
  • This position involves some travel abroad to conduct site visits and attendance at national conferences.
  • Must be willing to work some evening and weekend hours.

Reporting Relationship:

The position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Study Abroad, who reports to the Associate Director of Study Abroad, who reports to the Director of Student International Academic Affairs/Study Abroad Office, who reports to the Associate Provost for International Affairs.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Significant experience studying or working in Europe
  • High-level proficiency in a European language other than Spanish
  • Administrative experience in an educational institution
  • Ability to work efficiently with multiple tasks and responsibilities
  • Ability to collaborate effectively and enthusiastically in a team
  • Maturity, flexibility, diplomacy, and professionalism
  • Superior oral and written communication skills, particularly those that enable the candidate to effectively represent the Study Abroad Office as a liaison with students, parents, faculty, and staff, both at UIUC and abroad
  • Strong clerical and computer skills
  • Ability to understand and manage program budgets

Desired:

  • Masters degree in an international and/or administrative field
  • Experience working in a study abroad office
  • Knowledge of European university systems
  • Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Italy or other European countries, with the exception of Spain and the UK

Salary

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Starting Date

As soon as possible after the close date

Closing Date

In order to ensure full consideration, a letter of interest, résumé including email address, and contact information for three references must be received by 5/6/08.  Interviews may be conducted prior to the close of the search; no hiring decision will be made until after that date.

Contact:

Search #11764

International Programs and Studies

University of Illinois

306 International Studies Building

910 S. Fifth Street

Champaign, IL 61820

email:  ips-jobs@uiuc.edu


The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities, Women, and other designated class members are encouraged to apply.

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