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Drexel University is hiring a Coordinator, Global Engagement and Education Abroad. The Coordinator manages daily operations of the Office of Global Engagement and Education Abroad, supports event planning and execution, provides scheduling and travel assistance to the Vice Provost, and serves as the first point of contact for students and faculty interested in education abroad opportunities.

Highlights

Plan and execute events such as the Annual Student Conference on Global Challenges and GoAbroad fair
Provide office support including ordering supplies and interfacing with facilities
Maintain and update the office website and student databases
Manage hiring and duties of work-study students, including those abroad
Facilitate student registration and billing for Education Abroad programs using Banner, Hyperion, Touchnet, and Terra Dotta systems
Respond to inquiries via email and serve as the office's initial visitor contact
Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 1-2 years of professional experience
Experience or interest in international education and education abroad is essential
Preferred event planning experience and diverse living or language backgrounds
Hourly compensation ranges from $15.58 to $23.37, typically starting between minimum to midrange

Coordinator, Global Engagement and Education Abroad Full Description

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, the Coordinator supports the daily operations of the Office of Global Engagement and Education Abroad. The coordinator provides scheduling and travel support for the Vice Provost, and serves as the initial contact for current and prospective students and faculty interested in education abroad opportunities. Adhering to all Drexel University policies, procedures, and timelines, they must ensure daily office activities run smoothly and efficiently and are expected to actively participate in planning events. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment while prioritizing and balancing competing tasks is essential. This is an entry level position reporting to the Vice Provost for Global Engagement.

Essential Functions

Planning and executing events for the Office of Global Engagement and Education Abroad, including the Annual Student Conference on Global Challenges, and quarterly Cross-Country conversation panel, the annual GoAbroad fair, Senior Send Off, Welcome/Welcome Back events, including room reservations, food orders, appointments, etc. including event marketing materials and promotion
Perform general office duties including ordering office supplies, interfacing with Drexel facilities, etc.
Update and maintain Office of Global Engagement and Education Abroad website
Oversee the hiring and manage job responsibilities of work -study students including any work-study students working for office while they are abroad
Facilitate student registration and billing for Education Abroad programs, including non-Drexel students who go on Drexel programs
Maintain Education Abroad student databases and interface with university databases (Banner, Hyperion, Touchnet etc) and application management systems (Terra Dotta for both outbound and inbound students
Intake and organize Ed. Abroad application materials, including program fee payments and deposits
Review and respond to the Education Abroad and Global Engagement email accounts, and serve as first point-of-contact for office visitors

Required Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
Minimum of 1-2 years of professional experience
Demonstrated interest and enthusiasm for the work of the Office of Global Engagement and Education Abroad
Sound judgment, initiative, aptitude for administrative detail and database management (knowledge of Studio Abroad, Banner and Hyperion a plus)
Participation in an education, work, or volunteer abroad experience
Excellent customer service, interpersonal skills, time management and organization skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Event planning experience preferred
Strong preference will be given to candidates with diverse living and language backgrounds.
Background knowledge or experience in international education strongly preferred.

Physical Demands

Typically sitting at a desk/table

Location

Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement

Additional Information
This position is classified as Non-Exempt, grade G. Compensation for this grade ranges from $ 15.58 to $ 23.37 per hour. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

#LI-Hybrid

Original Job Description

Job Summary

Essential Functions

Planning and executing events for the Office of Global Engagement and Education Abroad, including the Annual Student Conference on Global Challenges, and quarterly Cross-Country conversation panel, the annual GoAbroad fair, Senior Send Off, Welcome/Welcome Back events, including room reservations, food orders, appointments, etc. including event marketing materials and promotion
Perform general office duties including ordering office supplies, interfacing with Drexel facilities, etc.
Update and maintain Office of Global Engagement and Education Abroad website
Oversee the hiring and manage job responsibilities of work -study students including any work-study students working for office while they are abroad
Facilitate student registration and billing for Education Abroad programs, including non-Drexel students who go on Drexel programs
Maintain Education Abroad student databases and interface with university databases (Banner, Hyperion, Touchnet etc) and application management systems (Terra Dotta for both outbound and inbound students
Intake and organize Ed. Abroad application materials, including program fee payments and deposits
Review and respond to the Education Abroad and Global Engagement email accounts, and serve as first point-of-contact for office visitors

Required Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
Minimum of 1-2 years of professional experience
Demonstrated interest and enthusiasm for the work of the Office of Global Engagement and Education Abroad
Sound judgment, initiative, aptitude for administrative detail and database management (knowledge of Studio Abroad, Banner and Hyperion a plus)
Participation in an education, work, or volunteer abroad experience
Excellent customer service, interpersonal skills, time management and organization skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Event planning experience preferred
Strong preference will be given to candidates with diverse living and language backgrounds.
Background knowledge or experience in international education strongly preferred.

Physical Demands

Typically sitting at a desk/table

Location

Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

#LI-Hybrid

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