Middlebury College is seeking a Coordinator of International Programs & Off Campus Study who is responsible for the coordination (including advising, admissions, pre-departure, re-entry, and other administrative duties) of the C.V. Starr-Middlebury Schools Abroad in France, Germany, and Italy.

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Review of applications will begin immediately.
Anticipated Start Date: August 3, 2009

The Coordinator of Off-Campus Study is responsible for the coordination (including advising, admissions, pre-departure, re-entry, and other administrative duties) of the C.V. Starr-Middlebury Schools Abroad in France, Germany, and Italy. Responsibilities include:

    * Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors.
    * Advises undergraduate and graduate students who wish to participate in C.V. Starr- Middlebury Schools Abroad, including advising regarding site selection, application process, financial aid, Middlebury policies, health and safety, cross-cultural adjustment, and other academic and non-academic issues.
    * Responds to inquiries from students, parents, faculty, and study abroad advisors regarding Middlebury Schools Abroad.
    * Responds to students' inquiries from abroad.
    * Manages FileMaker Pro and BANNER databases and students' files for all students participating in Middlebury Schools Abroad.
    * Reviews all applications for undergraduate students to participate in Middlebury Schools Abroad.
    * Recommends admission decisions.
    * Organizes and leads Schools Abroad informational and pre-departure meetings
    * Coordinates individual student's applications to host universities, as necessary.
    * Daily communication with staff abroad concerning issues of past, current, and future students.
    * Provides information and support during the visa process; applies for visas as necessary.
    * Prepares and presents re-entry meetings or workshops in conjunction with other Off-Campus Study staff members.
    * Prepares, updates, and disseminates predeparture forms, on-line orientation, and program handbooks for undergraduate and graduate students.
    * Serves as liaison with academic departments and faculty with respect to program and course approvals.
    * Takes minutes at Schools Abroad Faculty Advisory Board meetings.
    * Reviews students' evaluations of Middlebury Schools Abroad.
    * Performs site visits to the Schools Abroad and prepares site reports on each school visited.
    * Contributes to general office projects such as mailings and research projects.
    * Represents Middlebury at conferences.
    * Performs other duties as assigned.

Depending on Schools overseen and areas of interest, other tasks may include:

    * Maintains the Schools Abroad websites; offers general web support.
    * Plans and executes 1 or 2 annual recruiting trips, including study abroad fairs, language conferences, student meetings, faculty meetings, and classroom presentations. Composes reports on each visit.
    * Coordinates incoming domestic and international exchange programs, including admission, registration, and orientation.

Required Skills

Education and Training

    * Master's degree required, preferably in the field of international education or higher education administration.

Experience

    * 2-5 years of post-graduate experience in international education preferred

Knowledge

    * Strong language skills in one or more of the following: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish. Experience in studying/living abroad. Knowledge of field of international education. Computer skills (MS Word, Banner, FMP preferred).

Other

    * Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
    * Enthusiasm for study abroad and language study in general, interest in internationalization.
    * Ability to work with people of all ages and levels (students, parents,university officials, and colleagues).
    * Ability to establish priorities and assimilate and convey large amounts of detailed information about study abroad programs, procedures, and requirements.
    * Outgoing personality.
    * Must be willing to take initiative and assume responsibility, but also work collaoratively as part of a team.