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Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. 

Serves as primary administrative contact for students and faculty leaders participating in education abroad programs. Manages a variety of international program models focusing on program quality and addressing risk management. Develops and conducts informational sessions and recruitment events to promote access to education and experiential learning abroad.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*:
1. Identifies new program elements in development of international education program opportunities
2. Collaborates with faculty and departments in preparing budgets, salaries and compensation, and itineraries
3. Communicates program policies, procedures and deadlines to faculty
4. Coordinates program logistics and fiscal management with faculty, travel agents, vendors and other external parties
5. Develops recruitment plans in collaboration with faculty to promote programs
6. Provides faculty trainings and information sessions on fiscal program operations procedures and risk management procedures
7. Assists students in identifying and selecting programs, responds to inquiries and provides information about application process and requirements
8. Manages risk-based preparation of students on education programs
9. Serves as Site Manager, functioning as point-of-contact and facilitator for teaching-faculty institutional program model

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field

Required Experience
Two (2) years of related work experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Multilingual

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Preferred Experience
Experience participating in or leading an international program
Program planning and/or project management experience
Experience in a higher education setting preferred

ABILITIES
Able to remain informed of and communicate scholarship opportunities  
Able to deal with multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of country-specific rules and regulations  
Knowledge of essential elements of pre-departure and reentry programming for students  
Knowledge of general grade and credit conversion practices, financial aid regulations, and federal regulations impacting students  
Knowledge of passport and visa requirements and processes  
Knowledge of international agreement standards and educational contexts around the world  
Knowledge of technology, social media, and data management techniques related to study abroad  
Knowledge of theories and research of intercultural adjustment and college student advising  
Knowledge of higher education trends in education abroad  
Knowledge of KSU, BOR State of Georgia and international risk management, accounting, procurement, and travel policies

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, technology, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills  
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)  
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills  
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette