Academic and Global Programs Coordinator

About the role

The Academic and Global Programs Coordinator provides leadership and administrative support at the intersection of global engagement and academic excellence within the College of Education (CED).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support the development and implementation of global engagement initiatives aligned with the College’s strategic priorities.
• Career and Global Programs Coordination – 50% Coordinate and support global learning opportunities for College of Education students, including study abroad programs, exchange opportunities, and international teaching partnerships.
• Assist with the coordination of visiting scholars, faculty exchanges, and international partnerships involving inbound and outbound faculty engagement.
• Serve as the primary College of Education liaison with the NC State Office of Global Engagement (OGE) regarding global programming activities and student support needs.
• Coordinate logistical and operational elements related to global experiences, including communication, scheduling, student support, and program administration.
• Communicate with and provide support to international exchange students participating in College of Education programs, serving as a resource and liaison as needed between students, faculty, CED, and OGE.
• Partner with the College of Education Communications team to support communications and promotional efforts related to global engagement initiatives and activities.

  Qualifications

  • Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree or higher in a field pertinent to international education, global studies, higher education, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Understanding of international education, global issues, educational research, and innovation.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of international education, global engagement programming, and the integration of teaching, research, and innovation within higher education environments.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners to develop and sustain global learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Experience supporting curriculum development, academic partnerships, and global experiential learning initiatives in collaboration with academic units and partner institutions.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to oversee the logistical and operational coordination of international programs and global experiences.
  • Ability to serve as a primary liaison between students, faculty, university offices, and international partners while providing high-level customer service and problem resolution.
  • Experience advising and supporting varied student populations, including prospective, outbound, incoming international, and returning students participating in global programs.
  • Demonstrated cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively support international visitors, exchange students, and global partners.
  • Knowledge of university processes and compliance considerations related to international travel, study abroad programming, student support, and global partnerships.
  • Financial management skills, including the ability to monitor program budgets, track expenditures, and support the fiscal operations of global initiatives.
  • Experience supporting grant development, external funding opportunities, and partnership-building initiatives related to international education and global engagement.
  • Ability to assist students in identifying and navigating funding opportunities and financial support resources for participation in global experiences.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience supporting marketing, outreach, website content, and social media initiatives that promote academic and global engagement activities.
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative higher education environment.