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Job Description:
*Assists the director in the implementing the overall functions of the office, particularly those involving the planning, organizing and coordinating the operations of all study abroad programs: FIT residential programs in Italy, summer and winter study abroad courses as well as reciprocal and non-reciprocal exchange programs working with international partners and institutional stakeholders. *Responsible for all recruitment and program delivery, operational and administrative support relating to all the department's programs, including orientation and pre-departure workshops for outgoing students and orientation and program support for incoming students. *Responsible for the preparation, maintenance and updating of the department's website and all print and digital information regarding the department's procedures, policies and programs with the assistance of the Assistant Coordinator. *Supervises the Assistant Coordinator to ensure that information, data and procedures are in place for inter-departmental efficiency: Academic departments, Admissions, College Relations, Bursar, Registrar, etc. *Develops and maintains department's operational calendar, ensuring accurate and timely communication among all the relevant parties. *Plans all summer and winter international programs with faculty and other administrative offices: complete travel support, recruitment of travel agents, bid development and the recruitment and enrollment of students. Maintains fiscal accountability for budgets, expenditures and expense reports. *Researches, communicates and provides orientation for required student visas. *Responsible for the maintenance of all documentation relative to faculty and students; participation in study abroad programs exploring and implementing new paperless office systems. This is a general description and is not to be construed as all-inclusive.
Requirements:
Desired qualifications: Master's Degree and five years of appropriate experience, preferably in higher education study abroad programs; working knowledge of program development with a demonstrated understanding of verbal, print and digital communications strategies; experience in student support services and institutional electronic systems; working directly with faculty, staff and students; high organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Ability to compile and generate detailed academic and financial reports. Must be able to take responsible independent action, compose complex correspondence and conduct research for concurrent projects. Experience needed with creating and maintaining electronic communication systems, database and spreadsheet reports. Excellent student and faculty relations skills are essential. Substantial international travel a plus.
Application Instructions:
Applicants MUST submit the following documents online. * Resume/cv * Cover letter * A list of three professional references with telephone numbers and email addresses. Deadline for submission of application is Thursday, December 17, 2009.
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