Solve challenges as they arise to ensure program success.
Complete the education abroad program cycle, which includes
recruiting and advising potential participants, guiding interested
students through the application process, editing program materials
in Terra Dotta, selecting program participants, developing on-site
arrangements, researching program logistics, maintaining the
program emergency response plan, and conducting pre-departure
orientations for each program within the assigned portfolio.
Actively assess programs and share recommendations with the
Assistant Director of International Education and Global
Initiatives to strengthen all programs, with particular focus on
those in the assigned portfolio. (The portfolio of programs will
depend on the unique background the individual brings to the
position.)
Work as a collaborative team member with other IEGI colleagues
by providing support for advising, presenting information sessions,
serving on scholarship committees, marketing, mentoring Education
Abroad Ambassadors, conducting campus outreach, and covering the
front desk, as needed.
Conduct site visits to review programs, gather up-to-date
information about program partners and the local environment in
which students' study and live, as recommended by the Assistant
Provost for International Education and Global Affairs.
General education abroad advising:
- Provide general advising to Binghamton University students and
non-Binghamton University students via drop-in advising hours, in
person and virtual advising appointments, email, and via front desk
coverage, including some evening and weekend events, as
assigned.
- Advise students at Binghamton University Education Abroad
Fairs, assigned SUNY fairs, campus-wide presentations, and
collaborative events. Organize, implement, and assess general
information programs and topical information sessions.
- Learn and consistently apply knowledge of Binghamton
University, other-SUNY, and non-SUNY education abroad programs and
the policies that govern study abroad participation at Binghamton
University and within SUNY.
- Stay up to date with best practices in advising for the
specific portfolio set, as well as for education abroad advising in
general.
Campus outreach:
- Partner with campus colleagues to reach and support
prospective, current, and previous education abroad
participants.
- Create, implement, and assess new and continuing collaborative
programs.
- Represent IEGI at campus events, community events,
presentations, and campus-wide committees.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to work independently and as a team member by
implementing effective problem-solving skills and the ability to
take appropriate initiative
- Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks in
a high volume, dynamic environment
- Written skills and proven attention to details
- Organizational abilities
- Cross-cultural communication skills
- Commitment to high quality and efficient customer service to
students, faculty, staff, and external partners via navigating
challenging and everyday situations with a professional and
diplomatic demeanor
- Ability to use and understand education abroad program
management software
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience studying, working, or living abroad
- Documented experience of public speaking and delivering
presentations
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends and occasionally
travel domestically and internationally
- Valid driver's license to operate a vehicle in NYS and travel
documents
Preferred:
- Master's degree
- At least two years of professional experience in higher
education
- Experience with one-on-one student advising
- Experience studying, living, or working abroad in a
non-traditional education abroad location (Traditional education
abroad host-countries include: Italy, Spain, and the United
Kingdom)
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requirements.
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