[International] Job Announcement--USG European Council Coordinator (INTLJOB)

[Jennifer Graff <graff@uwosh.edu>]

 Dear International Listserv Members:

TITLE/DEPARTMENT: University System of Georgia (USG) European Council Coordinator.

DESCRIPTION:  Based at Valdosta State University (VSU), the Coordinator for the USG European Council and ISEP Georgia consortium reports to the Chair of the European Council in consultation with the Treasurer of the European Council and the director of the USG Office of International Education.  Primary responsibilities include performing administrative and support functions for the collaborative study abroad programs and overseas faculty seminars of the European Council and the Georgia consortium of ISEP.  The Coordinator manages accounts, budgets, and students records; creates and maintains databases of students and faculty enrollments; prepares publications; maintains the website; handles correspondence; coordinates statewide meetings, pre-departure orientations and workshops for study abroad faculty and students; answers inquiries about programs; coordinates recruiting activities aimed at attracting participants to programs; acts as a liaison with travel agents, programs directors, program applicants, and USG and VSU personnel; and other duties as assigned.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree; ability to manage diverse activities within limited time constraints; clerical and office skills and familiarity with databases are required.  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with faculty, students, service providers and university staff are essential.  The position requires regular travel to other USG institutions in the state of Georgia.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's in a relevant field preferred; prior personal or professional study abroad experience; familiarity with ISEP; previous experience in marketing, advertising or public speaking is also desirable.  Availability for some international travel is desirable.

STARTING SALARY: $28,000 to $31,000 with full benefits.

LAST DATE FOR CONSIDERATION: September 25, 2008 or until filled.

ABOUT THE USG AND EUROPEAN COUNCIL: The University System of Georgia is a public system of higher education serving nearly 300,000 students in 36 colleges and universities.  The USG Office of International Education supports the USG European Council in its work to offer student study abroad and exchange programs including ISEP.  For more information, please see http://www.usg.edu/oie  

The European Council, based at the Center for International Programs at Valdosta State University, currently sponsors six summer study abroad programs, an exchange program at the University of Northumbria, England, and a bi-annual faculty development seminar.  The European Council also supports the Georgia consortium in the ISEP.  Through ISEP USG students have access to more than 100 overseas partner universities in more than 30 countries.  For more information about the European Council, please see http://www.valdosta.edu/europeancouncil/New 

TO APPLY SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING BY EMAIL ATTACHMENT:
A letter of application, professional resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least two references to

Dr. Neal McCrillis
Chair, USG European Council
Email: Mccrillis_Neal@colstate.edu



NOTICE: Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the applicant's consent to a criminal background check and the criminal history release form.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Dr. Neal R. McCrillis (Mr.)
Mildred Miller Fort Foundation Distinguished Chair of International Education and Director Center for International Education Columbus State University
4225 University Avenue
Columbus, GA 31907
USA
Email: mccrillis_neal@colstate.edu
Telephone: +1 706 565-4036
Website: http://cie.colstate.edu



This message was sent to this listserv by: 
Jenna Graff 
Director 
Office of International Education 
Dempsey 146 
-------- 
http://www.uwosh.edu/oie/ 
Phone: (920)424-0775 
Fax: (920)424-0185 
AIM: uwosh oie 
Facebook: Jenna Graff (Wisc Oshkosh staff)  

To unsubscribe from this list or to change your settings, go to http://lists.uwosh.edu/mailman/listinfo/international.