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Classification Title Program Coordinator II Classification Code AH40 Pay Band 6 Internal Title Director of Education Abroad Department Center for Global Engagement Position Type PCLS - Slotted Classified Full or Part Time Full-Time Basis 12 mo. Hours per week 37.5 hours per week Normal Work Schedule 8 - 5pm M-TH; Friday 8 - 12:30pm Does this position require driving? Yes Does this position require a credit check? No Job Details
Director of Education Abroad
Coastal Carolina University is accepting applications for the following position:
Director of Education Abroad in the Center for Global Engagement.
Serving as a part of a dynamic team in the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) that supports campus internationalization initiatives and global perspective raising as a part of our institutional mission, this colleague will serve as a key administrative official in charge of advancing education abroad initiatives as a part of the university’s strategic plan to increase accessibility to study abroad to a wider range of students in the coming years.
Reporting to the Associate Provost for Global Initiatives, this colleague will:
- Support and advance inclusive education abroad and global perspective raising activities through oversight and effective utilization of Terra Dotta, T4, and social media, scholarships, and on-campus programming serving as key administrator for each of these tools in support of education abroad.
- Oversee and direct, with the support of the Education Abroad Services Coordinator, education abroad program processes from proposal development through approval processes, marketing and recruitment (in cooperation with faculty leaders/departments/colleges), student/departmental/partner inquiries, counseling to students and faculty/staff participants, and program support in pre-departure, while underway and upon return.
- Complete other duties as assigned on a timely basis, including collaboration in CGE and campus programming in support of global perspective raising, assessment, and some travel away from area in support of job tasks and departmental and/or institutional mission.
- Administer, under the direction of the Associate Provost for Global Initiatives, appropriate risk management practices and policies and advocate for data-driven adjustments to these processes and policies to support safe, healthy education abroad experiences for CCU community members.
- Develop, manage, and evaluate strategic goal setting and implementation for education abroad opportunities in partnership with campus partners and disciplinary best practices to include study and internship, and engagement abroad programs such as short-term, long-term, faculty-led, conference, with attentiveness to best practices and advocacy for accessibility and inclusion in all programs and processes.
- Ensure appropriate budget management practices in all education abroad accounts in compliance with state and institutional guidelines and processes, contributes to effective partner exchange balance processes, and supports scholarship initiatives.
Requirements: A bachelor’s degree with at least two (2) years of progressive experience in managing education abroad programs are required. Driver’s license and a current, valid passport without restriction to travel are required.
Preferred qualifications: A master’s degree and five (5) years of experience in managing study abroad programs or project portfolios with budgetary responsibility at a public university are preferred. Experience with Terra Dotta, Datatel, T-4, and social media systems is preferred. Experience with prestige international scholarship programs such as Fulbright, Rotary, Gilman, Boren, or Critical Languages is preferred. Ability to communicate in at least one language other than English is preferred. Active member of NAFSA is preferred.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,000 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply.
How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at
https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/19475. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Desired start date of the position is June 12, 2023. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Program Coordinator II (AH40/61122371/FTE-S00778P), full-time position with benefits.
SC State Pay Band: 06. Salary range: $43,030.00 (minimum) – $61,323.00 (midpoint). Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Normal work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university. May require overnight and international travel, as well as support outside regular work hours for international incident management for travelers of the university.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of progressive experience in managing education abroad programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree. Five (5) years of experience in managing study abroad programs or project portfolios with budgetary responsibility at a public university. Experience with Terra Dotta, Datatel, T-4, and social media systems is preferred. Experience with prestige international scholarship programs such as Fulbright, Rotary, Gilman, Boren, or Critical Languages is preferred. Ability to communicate in at least one language other than English is preferred. Active member of NAFSA is preferred.
Licensure and/or Certification
Driver’s license and a current, valid passport without restriction to travel are required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to work effectively with people from different cultures; ability to adhere to deadlines; ability to provide effective service to students, scholars, and other campus stakeholders; ability to advance a level of global awareness and an interest in and a sensitivity to different world views; ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms; ability to operate responsibly within budgetary guidelines with minimal oversight; ability to demonstrate creativity in programming and problem-solving; ability to conduct and advance program and project improvements as a part of continuous improvement; and ability to work with electronic tools in support of job functions.
Additional comments regarding this position
may require overnight and international travel, as well as support outside regular work hours for international incident management for travelers of the university
Mental Demands Analytical and Problem Solving, Confidentiality, Constant Interruptions, Customer Contact, Detailed Work, Language, Math, Multiple Concurrent Tasks, Reading (documents or instruments), Reasoning, Stress, Training, Verbal Communication, Written Communication Additional Mental Demands Physical Demands Carrying, Lifting, Driving, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking, Writing Physical Demands (Elements Exposed To) None of these Listed Additional Physical Demands Please Select Any and All Equipment Needed to Perform the Duties Calculator, Computer and Peripheral Equipment, Copier, Fax, Credit Card Transactions, Telephone, Vehicles List Any and All Additional Equipment Needed to Perform the Duties
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number FTE-S00778P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 06/12/2023 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 02/08/2023 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/19475
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Master's Degree
- * What is your highest level of education completed?
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- * Do you have at least two (2) years of progressive experience in managing education abroad programs?
- No
- High School Diploma or GED
- Doctoral
- * Please describe your experience in leading education abroad program initiatives at an institution of higher education. (Open Ended Question)
- Yes
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Reference List
- Cover Letter / Letter of Application
Optional Documents
- Other Document 2
- Other Document 3
- Other Document 1
