Global Student Experiences Specialist

About the role

The Global Student Experiences Specialist at DMU is responsible for directing and supporting student experiences, including volunteer efforts and global health education opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction and direct support as well as recruit students for community medicine and public health volunteer opportunities and assigned community service programs of the University.
• Recruit students for community medicine and public health volunteer opportunities and assigned community service programs of the University.
• Coordinate and recognize students for volunteer and community medicine opportunities.
• Manage online application software Terra Dotta and content, build, track, and update students on travel program processes and timelines.
• Manage Global Health Pulse page, external webpage updates, and Global Health Inbox.
• Track international rotations, virtual rotations, spring and summer break programs via Excel, and manage surveys, survey data, and documentation for all programs.
• Serve as proxy in the absence of the Director, represent DMU at events, on call for emergencies, etc.
• Advise Global Health Student Club, manage Anthology and ongoing student communication and program marketing, coordinate on-campus student programming.
• Manage departmental catering and transportation requests and other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three years of relevant work experience required. In lieu, a master’s degree and two years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in volunteer recruitment and event planning.
• Experience in Education Abroad or another area of International Education in higher education.
• Demonstrated excellent problem-solving, strategic planning, and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to support events outside of regular business hours, including evenings and occasional weekends as needed.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and willingness to drive university vehicles as needed.
• Valid passport or willingness to obtain one.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed (typically 1–2 trips per year), including conferences and short-term site visits with students and faculty.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three years of relevant work experience required. In lieu, a master’s degree and two years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in volunteer recruitment and event planning.
• Experience in Education Abroad or another area of International Education in higher education.
• Demonstrated excellent problem-solving, strategic planning, and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to support events outside of regular business hours, including evenings and occasional weekends as needed.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and willingness to drive university vehicles as needed.
• Valid passport or willingness to obtain one.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed (typically 1–2 trips per year), including conferences and short-term site visits with students and faculty.

Benefits

Qualified faculty and staff enjoy a generous employer contribution towards the medical plan, 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well-balanced lifestyle.