Study Abroad Coordinator -2528

Location: Pembroke, North Carolina

About the Role

The Study Abroad Coordinator advises students on study abroad/away options, including faculty-led programs. Under the supervision of the AVC of Global Engagement, this role provides advisory, referral, and information services to students, parents, and others interested in study abroad, work, travel, or volunteer opportunities. The coordinator also organizes materials and forums on overseas study opportunities, financial aid, and assists with registration and academic credit transfer requirements. This position may supervise support staff.

Responsibilities

• Recruit UNCP study abroad/away students, balancing exchange-in-kind with incoming exchange students, direct exchanges, consortium-based exchanges, and faculty-led programs.
• Manage budget responsibilities for faculty-led programs, scholarship awards, and financial aid.
• Guide outgoing and incoming students through basic immigration processes.
• Pursue federal and state grants, scholarships, and other financial opportunities for study abroad students and faculty-led programs.
• Conduct regular meetings with prospective study abroad candidates and orientations for outgoing students and faculty-led programs.
• Interface with incoming exchange students and promote scholarship opportunities.
• Promote UNCP as an exchange partner and collaborate with deans, department chairs, and faculty on workshops, recruiting, and marketing.
• Work closely with on-campus units (Campus Safety, Public Relations, Registrar’s Office, Financial Aid) to streamline procedures for study abroad and faculty-led programs, including credit transfer and financial aid awards.
• Manage social and traditional media content, student data, and security of student records while promoting study abroad opportunities.
• Serve as a campus leader to promote global engagement, including planning events and leading annual International Week activities.
• Collaborate with Office of Global Engagement units on international student services, including on-campus events, cultural excursions, and after-hours programming.
• Design and promote a Career Abroad Program for U.S. and international students.
• Participate in Global Braves Arrival at the beginning of each term.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the AVC of Global Engagement.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Applied knowledge of overseas travel requirements and advisories.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience advising, mentoring, or supporting students through application, participation, and program completion processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and ability to learn new software applications.
• Strong organizational, project management, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in the development and maintenance of Memorandums of Agreement and Memorandums of Understanding.
• Amiable, energetic, and creative approach to promoting study abroad opportunities.

Position #: 2528 | FTE: 1 | Months per Year: 12 | FLSA Status: Exempt