Study Abroad & Away Coordinator

About the role

Under general supervision of the Senior Director of Global Programs and Services, the Study Abroad and Away Coordinator supports all aspects of San José State University Study Abroad and Away programming through student advising, outreach, recruitment, marketing, and program coordination. The Coordinator oversees the daily administration of outbound programs, guides students throughout the study abroad and away lifecycle, and collaborates with campus and external partners to deliver high-quality, accessible opportunities for SJSU’s diverse student population. The position uses program and participation data to recommend improvements, expand access, and advance programmatic goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive advising on study abroad and away opportunities, eligibility, applications, academic planning, finances, travel, health and safety, and university requirements.
• Coordinate student participation from initial inquiry through application, pre-departure preparation, participation, return, and re-entry.
• Develop and implement outreach, recruitment, marketing, and peer-to-peer engagement strategies that expand student awareness and participation, particularly among historically underrepresented students.
• Plan and deliver orientations, workshops, information sessions, classroom presentations, and pre-departure and re-entry programming.
• Manage assigned study abroad and away programs, including faculty-led, exchange, summer school