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Program Coordinator

Requisition Number: 20122533
Type of Employment: Full-Time Regular
Number of Months:
Months Employed:
Number of Hours per Day/Week: 40
Daily Hours:

Summary Position
This position's primary role is the advising, preparation, and support of students participating in global programs, with responsibilities including advising, program & partner management, enrollment management, and working with on-campus stakeholders. All professional staff in the Global Education Center have responsibility for concern and crisis management, and all GEC staff have responsibility for implementing our DEI strategic plan.

Benefits of Working at Elon University

As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon's personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University's home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you'll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation's premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
• Immediate tuition remission for employees.
• Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
• Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
• Free use of campus fitness facilities.
• Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
• Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at three years of service. After four years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Education Requirements
Bachelors required.

Degree/Major:
Length of Experience: Preference for prior professional experience in a unit related to experiential learning (service, internship, research, leadership) at a four-year college/university, or the equivalent. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Prior experience with educational content development and management and experience with learning management systems will be highly regarded. Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Supervisory Experience: No

Supervisory Experience Detail
Supervise student assistants.

Special Skills or Experience


Special Instructions to Applicants
You are invited to submit your cover letter, a resume, and list of three references to apply for this position at the end of the application process. This position will remain open until filled but application review will commence on May 15. Apply before May 15 for full consideration.

Posting Date: 04/18/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

General Purpose of Position
This positions primary role is the advising, preparation, and support of students participating in global programs, with responsibilities including advising, program & partner management, enrollment management, and working with on-campus stakeholders. All professional staff in the Global Education Center have responsibility for concern and crisis management, and all GEC staff have responsibility for implementing our DEI strategic plan.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise students regarding semester and summer study abroad opportunities. This includes but is not limited to academic advising, program selection, application management in Terra Dotta, keeping program pages/materials updated, and visa application processing.
• Organize, develop, coordinate, and distribute digital content in Moodle and video platforms for student and family audiences to facilitate pre-departure preparation and communications while abroad.
• Oversee communications and outreach for the semester and exchange team, including print collateral, social media planning, and parent and family newsletters.
• Manage a portfolio of programs including but not limited to Elon overseas semester programs; study abroad affiliate programs; and bilateral exchange programs.
• Lead study abroad pre-departure orientation student and family sessions for assigned set of programs.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic departments on program development and curriculum integration.
• Consistently work on establishing a productive balance of student-Elon-parent-partner communications, addressing concerns in a compassionate manner.
• Collaborate with other offices on campus to help facilitate conversations and preparation for students regarding their time abroad.
• Collaborate with others in the office on strategic planning for global engagement, issues of risk management, curriculum integration and all aspects of successful study abroad programming and work on other projects as assigned.
• Support initiatives around the GECs equity, diversity, and inclusion strategic plan including serving on or leading goal-specific working groups.
• Pursue professional development opportunities in support of role and duties, in alignment with University goals and to contribute to the field of international education.
• Advise students with an understanding of Elon degree plans, the Elon Core Curriculum, and Elons global engagement student learning goals.
• Provide emergency support for students while abroad, including on weekends and evenings for when programs are running.

Education and Experience
Required qualifications: Bachelors degree; ability to advise students from diverse backgrounds on experiences of transition, adjustment, and navigation of a new environment. Strong writing/oral communication skills and attention to detail.

Preferred qualification: International study or off-campus, domestic study away experience, with top preference for experience in the UK, Ireland, or on a field-based program. One year of peer advising or other student employment in a study abroad office (part-time or full time). Or, one year of employment at a unit related to experiential learning (service, internship, research, leadership) at a four-year college/university. Or, experience working at a study abroad organization, or equivalent experience. Commitment to working with students from diverse and underrepresented populations in study abroad. Experience working with faculty.



Does this position require driving for the university? No

Additional Information


To apply, visit https://elon.peopleadmin.com/postings/9392

Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.

Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elons experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs 'Focused on Student Success.' Elons more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.







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