The Office for Study Abroad ( OSA ) provides and facilitates quality international educational opportunities at The George Washington University. As educators, we promote students’ academic, personal, professional, and intercultural development before, during, and after their study abroad experiences. We respond effectively to individual student needs, while fostering cultural understanding and self-awareness throughout the student body, contributing to an increasingly internationalized campus.
The OSA works with undergraduate students seeking semester or year-long study abroad experiences both outbound from and inbound to GW. As international educators, we also celebrate the diversity of GW’s student body as one of its greatest assets. We recognize the tremendous value of learning from each other’s differences and are committed to promoting this diversity in study abroad. We are particularly focused on working to improve the participation of students from groups that are typically underrepresented in study abroad.
The George Washington University (GW) Office for Study Abroad ( OSA ) seeks a Senior Program Coordinator, Study Abroad. This position will primarily be responsible for advising students and managing applications for a portfolio of GW’s signature program options, but will also be responsible for managing a team of student workers and an administrative assistant.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Director for Study Abroad, the Senior Program Coordinator, Study Abroad through advising, outreach and programming, material creation, application management and technological support, and additional direct contact with students, parents, campus partners, and other stakeholders, contributes to student’s successful participation in and preparation for GW’s signature programs and therefore university priorities of internationalization, inclusion, retention, and quality academic and experiential learning. Responsibilities include:
Advising students on GW’s signature study abroad programs including but not limited to the Global Bachelor’s Program
Advising a small portfolio of school-specific students within the academic schools of Milken Institute for Public Health and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Updating and maintaining signature programs within the TerraDotta system including requirements, parameters, brochures, etc.
Managing student applications for select programs and student records in collaboration with on-campus stakeholders/partners
Collaborating with international partners to ensure students’ successful completion of the application and enrollment process
Facilitating outreach, programming, and marketing activities to support the programs’ enrollment and retention goals
Hiring, training, and managing an annually rotating team of student workers who serve as study abroad peer advisors and front desk express advising and administrative support
Managing a full-time administrative assistant staff member
Supporting additional programming, marketing, and technological needs as assigned
The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned.
The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/ GED plus 3 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree preferred
Management experience preferred
Strong attention to detail
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to work well in a team and collaborate on projects and tasks
Ability to lead and motivate a team
Strong written, spoken and interpersonal communication skills
Experience working, living, or studying abroad
Experience working in a study abroad office/university advising team
Ability to work well with academic and student services offices
Prior experience working with student information systems such as Banner
Prior experience planning, coordinating and executing events and programming
Prior experience with student advising or student services
Prior experience with various international student visa policies and procedures
Commitment to diversity and inclusion in study abroad
Hiring Range $21.27 - $27.63
GW Staff Approach to Pay
How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
Healthcare Benefits
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: Academic Affairs
Family Academic Affairs
Sub-Family Program Administration
Stream Service and Support
Level Level 3
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Occasional evening or weekend work
Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes
Employee Onsite Status Hybrid
Telework: Yes
Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions To Applicants
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: S013107
Job Open Date: 06/13/2024
Job Close Date
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Quality Assurance, Education, and Administrative
Industries
Higher Education and Research Services
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