[International] position announcement: study abroad administrator at UWM (INTLJOB)

[Jennifer Graff <graff@uwosh.edu>]

Dear International Listserv Members:


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Vacancy Announcement

Study Abroad Administrator
Center for International Education | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

The Center for International Education seeks a full-time Study Abroad Administrator to implement academic and non-academic student services related to UWM's broad range of overseas programs.  While serving as administrative program coordinator, liaison to UWM faculty and student services office, and advisor to students, the Study Abroad Administrator utilizes comprehensive knowledge of UWM's array of study abroad programs and student exchanges, as well as the countries in which they take place.

Responsibilities:  Duties include: advising and planning related to UWM education abroad programs; coordinating education abroad services for students from all UWM schools and colleges, as well as for exchange students from partner universities; supervising student workers; recruiting students and marketing UWM study abroad programs; assisting with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Required
.	bachelor's degree;
.	strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills;
.	excellent data management skills; and
.	substantive cross-cultural and/or international experience.

Preferred
.	supervisory experience in an office setting;
.	experience working in a professional capacity with faculty and students;
.	student advising experience;
.	a graduate degree in a related field;
.	prior study abroad experience; and
.	intermediate proficiency in at least one foreign language.

Knowledge of UWM advising practices and degree programs is desirable.

Compensation: This is a full-time (12-month) appointment with excellent benefits.  
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure: To apply, visit the UWM Employment website:

https://www.jobs.uwm.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1221319144283

Completed applications will include: (1) a current resume; (2) A cover letter that specifically addresses how your education and experience specifically meet each of the minimum AND preferred qualifications for the position; (3) the names and contact information of three professional references; and (4) an essay of no more than one page describing an experience in a cross-cultural setting and the impact that experience had on you personally and professionally.  Applications must be received no later than October 11, 2008 to be considered.

UWM is an AA/EO employer.


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Diane Waters, Program Assistant
University of Wisconsin System Administration Office of Academic and Student Services
1612 Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Drive
Madison, WI  53706
608-262-3216, fax: 608-263-2046
dwaters@uwsa.edu
http://www.uwsa.edu

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The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.

                           - Sydney J. Harris 

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