Job Summary:

• Manage all education abroad programs, including semester, summer, exchange, faculty-led, internship, affiliate, and others.
• Advise students on education abroad opportunities, program selection, academics, finances, visa requirements, health and safety policies, and administration matters.
• Work with faculty to develop and implement continuing and new faculty-led and customized programs according to policy.
• Collaborate and communicate with campus partners during a students' education abroad experience.
• Integrate diversity and inclusion best practices into advising methods.
• Review applications, including preparing and certifying documents for partners.
• Deliver pre-departure orientation and re-entry programming for education abroad students.
• Maintain up-to-date program information for advertising and communications.
• Liaise with advising offices, colleges, departments, faculty, and staff at RU to share programs abroad information and updates.
• Conduct presentations/information sessions for individuals and groups of various sizes and backgrounds to promote global education experiences.
• Participate in university-wide opportunities to market study abroad, including Open Houses, Quest summer orientation of new students, Highlander Days, athletic events, and other venues.
• Perform international site visits to institutions and program providers and attend international education conferences as budget and schedule allow.
• Lead the international health insurance enrollment process for students and employees traveling abroad.
• Serve as the main campus Fulbright contact.
• Manage and maintain the Terra Dotta system for study abroad.
• Chair the Education Abroad Advisor Council (EAAC).
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of higher education global programs, standards, requirements, and practices.
• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion while executing program goals, policies, and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with study abroad program representatives, faculty, and students in a professional manner with an understanding of protocol and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral formal/informal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with international partners who are often non-native English speakers.
• Ability to work periodic evening and weekend hours.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public speaking experience.
• Experience living or studying abroad.
• Proficiency in a foreign language.
• Familiarity with Terra Dotta software system.

Work Location: Radford

Posting Number: AP00374P

Position Number: FA5760

Department: Global Education Center-11805

Application Review Date: 11/14/2023

About Radford University

Radford University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service and research programs. Radford University is committed to creating and supporting a highly productive, diverse and qualified workforce. As one of the largest employers in the region, Radford University seeks employees who support teaching, research and the public service mission of the university.

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