Mid-Atlantic HERC

Job Description:

• Manages study abroad programs by coordinating with international partners and maintaining program information, including costs, dates, academic details, and application requirements.
• Reviews and evaluates foreign coursework for study abroad credit.
• Advises students on study abroad program options, financial information, travel logistics, health and safety information and other program details.
• Collaborates with other departments, faculty and staff to develop marketing and recruiting plans for study abroad programs.
• Organizes events, information sessions, workshops, orientations and more to support student participation in study abroad programs.
• Works in the University's study abroad system to evaluate and process student applications and update program information.
• Collaborates with administrative and academic units, faculty and staff in support of the administration of study abroad programs.
• Supervises and trains study abroad student workers.

Short Job Description:

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• Two years' relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills. International work or study experience.
• Proficiency in a second language.

Job Ref: S1580P

Job Reply URL: 5313

About Western Michigan University

One of the top-100 public universities in the United States, Western Michigan University is committed to being learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged. Founded in 1903, what was once Western Michigan College became Michigan's fourth public university in 1957. Since then, WMU has undergone dramatic growth in size and stature. Today, the University offers more than 240 academic programs to students pursuing degrees through the doctoral level. More than 20 percent of its 25,000 students are enrolled in graduate course work, studying in disciplines ranging from atomic physics and graph theory to medieval literature and blind rehabilitation. Of 101 graduate offerings available, 30 lead to a doctoral degree.

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