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Montana State University

Study Abroad Program Coord II/ Outbound Study Abroad

Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana, us, 59772


Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25020

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Stacey Neve at 406-994-4122 orstacey.neve@montana.edu

Classification Title Program Coord II

Working Title Study Abroad Program Coord II/ Outbound Study Abroad

Brief Position Overview

The Study Abroad Program Coordinator II supports MSU students during the study abroad process, including study abroad advising, application review, pre-departure orientations, support while abroad, and post program transcript evaluation as part of the transition students make back to MSU . This position also assists with outreach, marketing, and back-up support for incoming exchange students and other duties as assigned.

Position Number 4M1116

Department Office of International Programs

Division Office of Academic Affairs

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

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FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible Eligible

Salary $21.99 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type Classified Salary

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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

The Office of International Programs ( OIP ) serves as Montana State University’s international gateway by facilitating connections, programs and experiences that bring the world to Montana and Montana to the world. Our mission is to enable students, faculty, staff, and communities to explore the international dimensions of learning, discovery, and engagement.

Reporting to the Study Abroad Manager, the Study Abroad Program Coordinator II is a critical team member in achieving the mission of excellent student experiences while growing the number of students involved in international education at MSU .

Duties and Responsibilities

Student Recruiting and Advising for outbound students

Support to Inbound students.

Credit transfer and international transcript evaluation

Study Abroad marketing and outreach

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience in program coordination or a combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Significant international experience (e.g. study abroad, employment abroad, Peace Corps, etc.)

Demonstrated experience communicating with a diverse group of people, especially in a cross-cultural, international setting.

Demonstrated experience organizing and prioritizing multiple work assignments, meeting deadlines, and exercising adaptability to changing priorities while maintaining a positive, effective, and professional attitude.

Demonstrated experience using personal computers and various software such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation, email and internet. Microsoft Office software preferred as well as experience with Adobe Suite software

Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing programs.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Extensive customer service experience.

Experience relating to the administration of study abroad programs and/or within international education.

Experience in student advising and working with individual students.

Experience in professional writing for various levels of stakeholders.

The Successful Candidate Will

Commit to a level of customer service that assists prospective students in finding out more information about MSU .

Demonstrate excellent communication, problem solving and time management skills.

Work both independently and as part of a team while demonstrating innovative and entrepreneurial skill sets.

Develop rapport with and advise students, parents, faculty, and other professional colleagues.

Exercise good judgment and sound decision-making skills in applying policies and procedures and in dealing with a wide range of individuals.

Successful experience in a “first point of contact” role (e.g., answering phone calls, handling, and directing walk-in traffic, directing a diverse group constituent to appropriate information sources).

Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and competence prioritizing, maintaining, processing, and tracking detailed information with a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail.

Represent the Office of International Programs and MSU to others in a professional and courteous manner.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

This position requires occasional evening and weekend hours for scheduled events depending on department need.

This position may require domestic and/or international travel.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties? No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date Upon successful completion of search

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Applications will be:

,Screening of applications will begin October 18, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.