(CASUAL) International Exchange Student Coordinator

Description

Title: International Exchange Student Coordinator

Hiring Unit: Center for Global Education and Exchange

Position: ***Casual Hire***

Location: UH Hilo

Date Posted: December 6, 2023

Closing Date: December 13, 2023

Salary: $23.67 /hour

Full time/Part time: Part-time, no more than 19 hours/week

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Casual Hire temporary appointment is expected to begin January 16, 2024 or soon thereafter. Not to exceed 89 days. Continuation is dependent on satisfactory performance, program needs and availability of funding.

Duties:

1. Manage Fall 2024 application process for incoming International Exchange Students.
2. Manage communication with Fall 2024 International Exchange applicants and their home universities.
3. Communicate effectively with current International Exchange Students regarding university activities, pertinent university policies, registration information, and other topics relevant to the Exchange Student experience.
4. Communicate effectively with international partner universities and respond to their requests for information about application process, exchange quotas, and agreements.
5. Work collaboratively with colleges and units within academic affairs, student affairs, and administrative affairs, and student groups in the successful completion of assigned duties.
6. Correspond in writing and orally with students, faculty, and other university units, and external constituencies to promote and develop international student exchange at UH-Hilo.
7. Commitment to establishing partnerships with university faculty/staff and community members and organizations to promote the international student exchange experience.
8. Oversee program relations/collaboration with identified campus partners and other stakeholders for special projects relating to the international student exchange experience.
9. Plan and execute a minimum of three (3) programming initiatives for International Exchange Students during the Spring 2024 semester.
10. Work effectively with other staff and student employees at the Center for Global Education and Exchange and assist in the supervision of student employee activities as they relate to the international student exchange experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in any field and at least one (1) year professional experience in the education field.
• Experience as a study abroad student for one (1) or two (2) semesters with an international university partner.
• Demonstrated understanding of study abroad process including completion of applications, visa processing, and orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students from other countries.
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to contribute as an effective member of the Center for Global Education and Exchange and the Division of Student Affairs.
• Demonstrated ability utilizing Microsoft Office and Google software.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in working or volunteering in a community college or university study abroad office.
• Proficiency in a second language.
• Experience living outside the United States for a minimum of one year.
• Experience with either participating in or coordinating a National Student Exchange program.

To Apply:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. A complete application must include: (1) cover letter explaining how you satisfy the minimum qualifications; (2) resume; (3) names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references; and (4) transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment). Please do not include any self-identifying photos they will be redacted. PLEASE REDACT REFERENCES TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND BIRTH DATES ON TRANSCRIPT COPIES. All requested documents/information will become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the hire date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.

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Inquiries: Todd Shumway, shumway@hawaii.edu

Please refer to the International Exchange Student Coordinator Casual Hire when making inquiries.

EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/.

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/