International Programs Advisor/Coordinator

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline your experience that directly relate to this position.Providing opportunities for all engineering students to gain academic or co-curricular experience outside the United States is an important part of our educational mission. The International Programs in Engineering Office (IPE) has been recognized as a leader in sending engineers abroad. The International Programs Advisor/Coordinator has primary responsibility for student advising, admissions, travel coordination, and program promotion. Your role contributes in forging and maintaining global partnerships with the programs in your portfolio. You will share IPE's commitment to providing inclusive and accessible services and programming to all College of Engineering (CoE) students regardless of background. You will report to the International Programs Associate Director.More information about the IPE office can be found online: http://ipe.engin.umich.edu/ResponsibilitiesProvide overall program coordination for a set number of education abroad opportunitiesAdvise students on program and curricular requirements, application process, health and safety, cross-cultural communication, travel planning, and personal support measuresHold advising hours and respond to inquiries from students by email, phone or by appointmentContribute to overall IPE marketing, outreach and enrollment goalsMaintain detailed print and electronic information on programs, international partners, and student recordsAdminister student assessment, gather feedback, and provide suggestions for continued program development and improvementRepresent IPE through presentations, workshops, and eventsMaintain positive, frequent, and meaningful engagement with partners to support international experiences for studentsYou are encouraged to visit this site to read a complete list of responsibilities.QualificationsBachelor's degree with 2+ years of demonstrated experience in education abroad, higher education, college student advising or an equivalent combination of work and education experienceExperience living abroad, studying abroad or knowledge of language(s) other than EnglishExperience presenting information to othersProject management experience with the capability to maintain several projects simultaneouslyExperience working collaboratively as part of a team in an enthusiastic student-centered environmentComputing and technology skills which include working with and learning new software and web-based application systemsWillingness to participate in occasional travel and irregular hours (some evenings and weekends)BenefitsGenerous time offA retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vestingMany choices for comprehensive health insuranceLife insuranceLong-term disability coverageFlexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expensesMaternity and Parental LeaveTuition supportThis position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.J-18808-Ljbffr