Assist in the development of international activity programs/projects, including Peace Corps Prep and study abroad. Assist with new international activities as might be desired, under the direction of an Assistant Director or higher.
Advise, recruit, develop promotional materials, and expand opportunities for individual students to study abroad using third party programs, University exchanges, internships, etc., for general and specific activities abroad. Manage and act as a resource for all student information/online applications for all study abroad students, including visas, passports, and emergency contacts.
Maintain bulletin boards, web pages, etc. Assist in writing the Annual Report for Study Abroad, the Division, Open doors and any other mobility reports needed for the position.
Oversee all processes related to pre-departure, arrival, and re-entry protocols for study abroad. Present student safety sessions, information sessions on study abroad opportunities and funding/scholarship options. Participate and represent the International Center to promote study abroad, such as Open Houses, Week of Welcome events, student groups, classroom invitations, orientations etc. Assist in developing and organizing office events to promote study abroad options such as the Study Abroad Fair, Alumni Social, Welcome Back Bash, Orientation, etc.
In addition, this position leads the compliance portion for individuals’ students going abroad. To include but not limited to:
1) Ensures registration in International Health Insurance and ensures all University requirements/policies relating to Study Abroad are followed (such as emergency assistance protocols & crisis management).
2) Conducts wellness checks on students while abroad
3) Manages Liability/Waiver documentation collection
4) Facilitates the collection of Clery data (Clery Bill -H.R.3344, S.1925, and S.1930) reported by students on study abroad programs.
5) Helps create University policy and makes real-time independent decisions based on interpretation of University policies.
6) Mitigates risk for the University should it arise (in relation to World News, Alerts and Updates. Emergency Communication. Health and accident Insurance and Mental Health Abroad).
7) Serves as 24-hour emergency contact for time-sensitive and real-time international issues involving study abroad students.
During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off-campus location or place of residence. Coordinates with various campus units such as Financial Aid, Controller, Advising Units, Registrars, Conduct and others throughout all stages of study abroad, from the first interest meeting to compiling grade memos after students have returned to campus.