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University of Southern Mississippi Study Abroad Coordinator in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Study Abroad Coordinator
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Study Abroad Coordinator.
Position Details
Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division Center for International Education
Position Type Staff
Employment Status Full Time
Grant Funded No
Posting Close Date Open until filled
Job Summary
This position provides support to the operations of the Office of Study Abroad by advising students on study abroad opportunities and processing applications. Conducts general and program-specific outreach efforts. Assists in the maintenance of the Office of Study Abroad’s application and student engagement portal.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Conducts study abroad outreach efforts through social media and newsletter content creation and distribution, study abroad fairs, presentations, tabling, and class visits. Assists in the maintenance of the Office of Study Abroad’s application and student engagement portal, Terra Dotta.
Advises and prepares students for their programs from pre-decision through re-entry; processes student applications; enrolls students in credit abroad courses; verifies pre-departure payments in SOAR; and ensures completion of post-program evaluations for an assigned portfolio of programs. Enrolls all program participants in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) and international insurance.
Assists faculty leaders with the flow of student information, program-specific outreach events, informational sessions, and program-specific orientation planning for an assigned portfolio of programs. Assists with general student pre-departure orientations.
Manages the Student Peer Advisor group from interview process through monthly gatherings and events.
Works with faculty on program coordination and provides on-site management for short-term programs as necessary. Provides support to the operations of the Office of Study Abroad by answering telephones, assisting students and visitors, and performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in business, marketing, tourism, languages, international studies or a related field and one year’s experience working in an education abroad setting. Prior study abroad experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Adept in Microsoft Office
Ability to travel overseas
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a diverse group of people
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree from an accredited university in business, marketing, tourism, languages, international studies or a related field and at least two year’s-experience working in an education abroad setting. Experience working with Terra Dotta Software and the ability to communicate in a foreign language.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.