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Title: Study USA Coordinator

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: M-F

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Department: Global Engagement

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Study USA within the Isabella Cannon Global Education Center (GEC), this 12-month, full-time position manages a portfolio of Elon’s University’s signature Study USA programs and serves as a general advisor for students considering study away options.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree with minimum 1 year of experience with the following relevant work experience: Preference for prior professional experience in a unit related to experiential learning (service, internship, research, leadership) at a four-year college/university, or the equivalent. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in in relevant field of study

Job Duties

• Program Management
  • Manage logistical aspects of Study USA programs including Study USA in NYC, DC, Charlotte, and other assigned programs, in coordination with the Director of Study USA and other key stakeholders.
  • Support data collection and analysis to monitor program growth and identify areas for improvement.
  • Organize and maintain excel spreadsheets of internships, alumni, and student support resources to ensure accurate and accessible information.
  • Create and maintain records of internships, alumni, and student resources.
  • Provide support to faculty and staff within assigned programs.
  • Support on-campus student recruitment in Study USA through programming and campus partners.
• Student Support and Advising
  • Advise students on program selection for Study USA program centers and select short-term programs including tabling at Quick Questions.
  • In coordination with the Assistant Director of Career Services for Study USA and International Students and Director of Study USA, mentor and prepare students for internships.
  • Conduct series of predeparture workshops and a reentry experience for participants.
  • Provide crisis management support and counseling for students participating in assigned programs.
  • Liaise with other offices on main campus to support students during pre-departure, on-program and during re-entry as necessary.
• Communications and Relationships
  • In coordination with the Communications Manager, assist with updates to Study USA webpages and brochures.
  • In coordination with the Director of Study USA, assist in development and implementation of outreach and communications plan.
  • Maintain connections and relationships with Elon alumni who live within New York City and DC through planned events, social media, and regular interaction, in coordination with the SPDC, Alumni Office, and Student Affairs.
• Additional Experiential & Non-GEC Programs
  • Serve as the GEC point person for experiential learning including overseas research, internships, and service-learning.
  • Serve as liaison and support person for study away Athletics programs, Periclean Scholars, Honors, and the Truitt Center.
  • Serve as the GEC point person for graduate-level study away programs, providing resources and assistance, as needed.

• Inclusive Community Building Community is foundational to Elon and a shared responsibility within our residential campus. All who work at Elon should demonstrate an understanding of and engagement with Elon’s foundational commitment to relationships, mentoring and collaboration in a close-knit residential community. We embrace the shared responsibility to foster inclusive excellence within a strong residential community. Accordingly, employees are expected to join together and build connections in activities that foster an active and engaged campus environment and engage in professional development to support the shared responsibility of enriching diversity, equity, and inclusion through meaningful relationships and mentoring at Elon. Employees are encouraged to, for example, attend or participate in campus activities such as College Coffee, Numen Lumen, campus cultural events, athletic events, continuing education, professional development opportunities and trainings, employee resource groups and other university-sponsored activities to demonstrate an active commitment to the Elon community.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants are asked to submit both a resume and cover letter for full consideration.