Assistant Director, Undergraduate Global Engagement

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The incumbent advises students about all aspects of study abroad and also works closely with Columbia faculty, overseas program staff, and other relevant constituents to develop programming that enhances global awareness and competencies. This position reports to the Associate Dean, Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement. Responsibilities Advising and Program Management Acts as the primary contact for students, faculty, and other stakeholders for a portfolio of programs.Develops and delivers a full-range of information, advising, and support to applicants and students, from Columbia and non-Columbia schools.Collaborates with relevant parties to resolve student issues during all phases of participation including pre-departure, while onsite, and upon return.Works closely with the program directors to coordinate all aspects of the programs such as development and planning, updating program budgets, negotiating partner agreements, student outreach and recruitment, and admissions & enrollment management.Continually assesses programs to assure quality experiences that meet enrollment and financial targets. Develops plans for program sustainability and innovation.Cultivates relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders such as faculty, academic departments, and partners to understand current trends and to identify new opportunities.Participates in the support of and response to health, safety, and risk management issues that may arise with individual students or that may affect a program.Understands and aligns Columbia policies and procedures with the best practices of the global education community.Directs relevant program consortium boards or faculty committees including ongoing communications, follow-up, and board/committee meeting planning and preparations.Travels to Columbia program sites and partner programs to strengthen working relationships and identify new opportunities. Program Development and Special Projects Contribute to the planning and development of existing and new programs.Provide expertise from the community of practice to faculty and program directors in the program development process.Develop projects that enhance the student experience. Collaboration and Teamwork Participate in UGE and College working groups and committees.Represent UGE in on-campus and off-campus fairs, workshops, and activities to advise students about Columbia’s global engagement opportunities.Hold general study abroad advising sessions. Minimum Qualifications Other responsibilities as assigned Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent related experience requiredTwo to four years of related experience requiredFamiliarity with liberal arts college curricula and ability to work with facultyExcellent communication and presentation skills; demonstrated administrative and organizational skillsWorking knowledge of Google suite and Microsoft office requiredPossess the capacity to learn relevant administrative applications such as Studio Abroad, Salesforce, Qualtrics, Canvas, and Canva or InDesignAbility to work with minimum day-to-day supervision and as part of a teamMust demonstrate strong independent judgment Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree preferredStrong preference for experience working with college students in one or more of the following areas: study abroad advising or program development and administration, academic advising, and/or supportive academic programsKnowledge of another language and culture is strongly desirable Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. Company The Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement The Columbia University Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement (UGE) develops, coordinates, implements, and collaborates with other units at Columbia to support academic and co-curricular opportunities--including study abroad, global internships, global service-learning, global research and global courses on campus and abroad—for global learning and engagement for all undergraduates during their Columbia University journey; and works closely with faculty in their global research and teaching to ensure visibility and access to opportunities that build global awareness and the accomplishment of global competencies. UGE enhances access and support for undergraduates to global opportunities and brings students and faculty together in a central location that creates a hub of global activity at Columbia, allowing students to better connect and learn about potential programs; faculty and staff to share their global and regional expertise and advice; and for the collaborative development, implementation and assessment of new and existing undergraduate global programs and opportunities for global engagement across Columbia and around the world. Share this job Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Apply on website Send job Apply on website You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Get job alerts Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox. Create alert Similar jobs Assistant/Associate Director of AdmissionsOwings Mills, MD Head of Admissions, 2 Hour Learning - $200,000/year USD (Tulsa)Jenks, OK Director of Admissions (On-site in Arlington, VA)Crystal, VA