Coordinator of International Programs & Travel Abroad

Are you ready to inspire global learning, shape transformative experiences, and help students see the world as their classroom? Join the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) as our next Coordinator of International Programs and Travel Abroad — a pivotal leadership role where you'll advance campus internationalization and foster a globally engaged learning environment.

The Coordinator of International Programs and Travel Abroad plays a pivotal role in advancing the University’s global engagement efforts and preparing students to become global citizens. This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing international education initiatives, including study abroad programs, international student support, and co-curricular global learning experiences. In this role, you will collaborate with academic departments, faculty, and external partners to promote cross-cultural understanding and ensure high-impact, transformative opportunities for students.

The hiring range for this position is $43,951 - $51,602 commensurate with qualifications and experience.  

Bring the world to campus—and help our students reach beyond it!

 

Complete Job Description

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in international education, student services, public administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of experience in international education, student services, or related fields.
• Experience in program development, implementation and/or budget management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• 3 + years of experience in international education, student services or related fields.
• Experience working with people from other cultures, and/or travel/living abroad.
• Experience serving as a PDSO/RO with strong working knowledge of SEVIS, F-1/J-1 regulations, and U.S. immigration policy.
• Knowledge of one or more languages other than English.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience managing education abroad or international partnership programs.
• Experience with international travel planning and/or risk assessment.

 

The University of Maine at Farmington offers a highly competitive benefits package for eligible full-time employees and eligible part-time employees that includes, but not limited to: 

• Paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time 
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Low-cost short-term disability insurance 
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance 
• Employer-paid basic life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) 
• Supplemental life insurance 
• Tuition waiver program for employees and eligible dependents 
• 403(b) or 457(b) retirement plans with employer contribution 

Visit the University of Maine System (UMS) Employee Benefits Center website to learn more! 

 

How to apply:

Materials must be submitted via the "Apply Now" below. You will be required to create an applicant profile and application. Additionally, you must upload the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of three (3) professional references

Important items to know about the recruitment process:

• Review of applications will begin at the end of business day June 24, 2025.
• We are not able to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.
• Incomplete recruitment materials will not be considered.  
• If materials are received after the recruitment deadline, review will be at the discretion of the university.
• The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.

 

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The Universit