Working/Functional Title

Global Learning Coordinator

Position Summary

The Global Learning Coordinator within the Office for Education Abroad assumes primary responsibility for administering and managing domestic study away programs offered through MSU colleges and other academic units. The coordinator is also responsible for advising students on the identification of programs of personal and academic interest and managing processes related to the application process utilizing education abroad software. In addition, the coordinator will manage the non-MSU program petition process and manage a small portfolio of outbound EA programs. Education Abroad is currently operating under a hybrid modality structure, with staff working three days in person and two days remote.

Core Duties & Responsibilities (90%)

Domestic Study Away Liaison (5%)

• Serve in a liaison capacity to MSU academic colleges, campus administrative units, units within International Studies and Programs, and affiliated provider organizations regarding domestic study away and assigned EA programs

• Represent domestic study away and assigned EA programs on behalf of the Office for Education Abroad at Advisory Council for Education Abroad meetings, academic advisor meetings, and at related campus meetings, as needed

Program Development & Management (75%)

• Work closely with faculty directors on program budgets, marketing materials, logistical and academic issues, etc.

• Create and maintain program information in ViaTRM (education abroad software)

• Approve and monitor external payments and invoices

• Identify potential provider organizations or external resources for domestic study away and assigned EA programs

• Maintain regular communication with on-site staff or provider organizations

• Collaborate with partner institutions

• Organize on-site logistics such as transportation, housing, classroom facilities, etc., for certain programs (e.g., FSAs)

• Host partner institution visitors and make site visits/program evaluations, as needed

• Provide assistance and support, as needed, with all student health, safety, security, and behavioral issues. Manage non-emergency program situations

• Actively pursue the development of new programs that enhance MSU’s program portfolio and that meet curriculum integration requirements

• Assist colleges, departments, and faculty in identifying program gaps and provide guidance on options for new program development

• Develop and manage the non-MSU program petition process

• Provide support to the “American Semester Program”, as needed

• Serve as a back-up for the Course Approval Process, as needed

Student Advising & Support (10%)

• Provide comprehensive student advising and support with topics such as program selection, financial aid and scholarships, diversity abroad, etc.

• Assist the MSU colleges in the development of college/unit-specific advising materials

• Assist the unit with implementing an effective promotion and outreach strategy for EA and domestic study away, with particular emphasis on targeting traditionally underrepresented populations. This may include but is not limited to assisting with events such as the education abroad expo, regional/thematic promotional events, and program-specific information sessions.

Additional Functions (10%)

Functional Support (5%)

• Provide leadership and coordination of one or more critical focus areas/functions within the Office for Education Abroad (e.g., program evaluation, financial aid & scholarship advising and reporting, undergraduate research, etc.)

Professional Development (5%)

• Contribute to the profession of education abroad and domestic study away, which may include attending regional, national and international conferences each year as necessary/appropriate/fiscally feasible

• Contribute to the field of education abroad and domestic study away, which may include producing scholarly publications, conducting outcomes assessment research, etc.

  Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in a related field such as International Relations, Foreign Language, Area Studies, Communication, or Higher Education Administration; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work in study abroad administration at a four-year college or university or at a study abroad organization; prior experience living, studying or working abroad in the location of the program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Three years of professional work experience in an education abroad or domestic study away setting

• A master’s degree in a related field

• Experience living, working, or studying abroad

• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills

• Proficiency in a foreign language

  Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume and cover letter

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

HTTP://EDUCATIONABROAD.ISP.MSU.EDU/

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment, and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends March 18, 2025, at 11:55 PM