Job No: 514970; 05/31/2022

EDUCATION ABROAD COORDINATOR

Student Services Professional III
PaGE International Office

Salary Range: $5,025 - $7,159/Monthly

Work Schedule: Full-Time; Monday 8.00 a.m. to Friday 5.00 p.m.; Temporary appointment expires on or before one-year from date of hire; may be extended; may become permanent; exempt classification.

Essential Functions: Under the direction of the Director, International Office, the Education Abroad Coordinator manages all education abroad and international service-learning programs (i.e., outbound student exchange, CSU IP, faculty-led, and third-party) for Cal State LA. The Education Abroad Coordinator will: market to and advise students on education abroad and international service-learning programs; collaborate and assist International Program Developer with advising and managing inbound exchange students; develop, plan, and implement events, programs, and workshops to promote education abroad with faculty and students; track and analyze data related to education abroad programs and students, both inbound and outbound; provide work direction and training of Education Abroad student assistants; participate in student events and activities (e.g., new student orientations, International Education Week, on-campus cultural and celebration events); coordinate and track exchange programs to ensure balance of inbound and outbound students; collaborate with the International Program Developer to coordinate advising and other services for inbound students; generate reports related to student mobility and coordinating with academic departments and campus Enrollment Services to facilitate outbound students studying abroad; and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Experience: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related. Equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services experience working in international education/programs. Knowledge of immigration regulations for F-1 and J-1 visas. The incumbent must have the ability to: analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; advise students individually and in groups on student-related matters; interpret and evaluate descriptions and explanations of programs brought forward by individual students or groups, analyze and define the problem, draw valid conclusions, and project consequences of various alternative courses of action; carry out a variety of assignments without detailed instructions; analyze problems and identify solutions where guidelines may not exist; establish and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of individuals; and conduct, teach/train groups of students, staff, and faculty. Demonstrated interest and ability to work in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position.

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The system-wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to OfficeHRM@calstatela.edu.

California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Desired Qualifications: Master’s degree in a job-related field; fluency in a language other than English; work, travel, study abroad experience in a country other than the United States; experience with the SEVIS system, including serving as a Designated School Official (DSO) and/or Alternative Responsible Officer (ARO), issuing immigration documents, carrying out reporting responsibilities, maintaining campus compliance; knowledge and understanding of issues related to international education exchange and study abroad.

Closing Date: Review of applications will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women, and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.

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