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San José State University is hiring a Study Abroad & Away Coordinator to support all aspects of study abroad and away programming through student advising, outreach, recruitment, marketing, and program coordination. The Coordinator oversees the daily administration of outbound programs, guides students through the full study abroad lifecycle, and collaborates with campus and external partners to deliver accessible opportunities for SJSU’s diverse student population. It’s a full-time, on-site, probationary staff position with an anticipated hiring range of $5,540 to $6,653 per month.

Highlights

Advises students on study abroad and away opportunities, eligibility, applications, academic planning, finances, and health and safety
Coordinates student participation from initial inquiry through pre-departure preparation, participation, and re-entry
Develops outreach, recruitment, and marketing strategies to expand participation, particularly among underrepresented students
Plans and delivers orientations, workshops, and pre-departure and re-entry programming
Manages assigned programs including faculty-led, exchange, summer abroad, affiliated-provider, and internship offerings
Coordinates program logistics, enrollment, documentation, travel and insurance requirements, and budget tracking
Collaborates with faculty, academic departments, and international institutions to support program delivery
Collects and analyzes participation and outcome data to recommend program improvements
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3 years of progressively responsible student services experience
Prefers a master’s degree in international education or a related field and 2+ years of study abroad advising experience

Study Abroad & Away Coordinator Full Description

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Senior Director of Global Programs and Services, the Study Abroad and Away Coordinator supports all aspects of San José State University Study Abroad and Away programming through student advising, outreach, recruitment, marketing, and program coordination. The Coordinator oversees the daily administration of outbound programs, guides students throughout the study abroad and away lifecycle, and collaborates with campus and external partners to deliver high-quality, accessible opportunities for SJSU's diverse student population.

Key Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive advising on study abroad and away opportunities, eligibility, applications, academic planning, finances, travel, and health and safety
Coordinates student participation from initial inquiry through application, pre-departure preparation, participation, return, and re-entry
Develops and implements outreach, recruitment, marketing, and peer-to-peer engagement strategies, particularly among historically underrepresented students
Plans and delivers orientations, workshops, information sessions, and pre-departure and re-entry programming
Manages assigned study abroad and away programs, including faculty-led, exchange, summer school abroad, affiliated-provider, and internship offerings
Coordinates program logistics, enrollment, documentation, records, travel and insurance requirements, and budget tracking
Collaborates with faculty, academic departments, campus offices, international institutions, and external organizations
Collects, analyzes, and reports participation, demographic, inquiry, application, and outcome data
Contributes to risk management and incident-response activities, including on-call coverage during designated travel periods

Required Qualifications

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field
Three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in International Education, Higher Education Administration, International Relations, or Global Studies
At least 2 years of experience in student service advising in a university setting, specifically advising students on global learning options
At least 2 years of experience in international education, specifically in a study abroad office
Experience with marketing, contracts, partnerships, and budgets
Experience working or studying abroad

Compensation

Classification: Student Services Professional III. Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,540/month - $6,653/month (CSU Salary Range: $5,540/month - $7,893/month).

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