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- Faculty-Led Programs Coordinator - Education Abroad -
Office of International Affairs - Fixed-Term
This
is a fixed-term 1.0 FTE 12-month academic professional position
effective May 1, 2008 and ending on June 30, 2009 and may
be renewed.
Institutional
Setting
The
Education Abroad office is charged with administering study
abroad programs, internship programs, and exchanges as well
as programs and services for international students, scholars,
and faculty. Portland State University currently enrolls
about 1,400 international students, hosts about 150 international
faculty and scholars each year, and sends about 300 students
abroad each year on approximately 100 PSU-sponsored programs.
Education Abroad is located within the Office of International
Affairs, a centralized international education unit.
Portland
State University is a comprehensive public university enrolling
more than 24,000 students. Located in downtown Portland, the University enjoys access to excellent cultural facilities,
parks, and public transportation. Commercial and governmental
centers, as well as cultural and entertainment resources,
are within easy walking distance of campus.
The
Faculty-Led Programs Coordinator is responsible for the
management, recruitment, and development of faculty-led
short-term study abroad programs. This position is also
responsible for selected administrative and organizational
tasks in support of PSU education abroad programs. In addition,
this position will work with the Assistant Vice Provost
of International Affairs in the development of new study
abroad opportunities that meet the vision and goals of the
institution.
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
- This
position reports to the Assistant Vice Provost for International
Affairs;
- Serve
as liaison to PSU departments and faculty who lead departmental
and institutional short-term overseas programs;
- Develop,
coordinate and manage new and existing short-term faculty-led
programs, to include program budgeting and monitoring,
marketing and application;
- Oversee
recruitment and program promotion;
- Serve
as liaison to the International Council to develop a
system that effectively vets all program proposals and
evaluations;
- Plan
and implement faculty training workshops to assist faculty
with new overseas program development and management;
- Provide
pre-departure orientations for short-term programs as
well as coordinate evaluations of completed programs;
- Expand
the current handbook for developing short-term programs
and keep it up-to-date;
- Coordinate
with other Education Abroad staff with respect to student
applications, program reimbursements and reconciliation;
- Coordinate financial
aid procedures for study abroad students, including
the preparation of financial aid budgets and student
billing;
- Work with academic departments
with regard to granting study abroad credits; advise
students on this process;
- Recruit, interview, advise,
and place students in a variety of education abroad
opportunities;
- On
occasion this position must be available after the normal
work day, and on weekends;
- This
position requires occasional international travel;
- Other
duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice Provost for
International Affairs.
Minimum
Qualifications
- Masters' degree, preferably
with an international focus
- Study, employment, travel
or residence abroad
- Minimum of two years
working with programming in a higher education setting
- Experience with short-term
faculty-led programming in a higher education setting
- Ability to relate well
to diverse students, faculty, and staff, especially
in a team setting
- Demonstrated ability
to write well
- Proficient with MS Office
software (Word, Access, Publisher, Excel)
- Strong organizational
skills and accuracy in record keeping
- Must be able to successfully
complete a background check
- Must be able to work
occasional weekends and evenings
- Must be able to occasionally
travel abroad
Compensation
The
starting annual salary rate is $40,000, with an excellent
benefits packages including fully paid healthcare; a generous
retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates
for employee, spouse or dependant at any of the Oregon University
System schools.
To
Apply
Please
submit your, cover letter, resume and names and contact
information for three professional references to (postmarked
no later than April 4, 2008 ):
Email:
goffra@pdx.edu
Fax:
503.725.5320
Phone:
503.725.4094
Review
of application materials begins immediately and position
closes on 4/4/08.
Portland
State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Institution and, in keeping with the President's diversity
initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates
and candidates who support diversity.
