Senior International Program Coordinator, College of Natural Sciences

Job Posting Title:

Senior International Program Coordinator, College of Natural Sciences

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Hiring Department:

College of Natural Sciences

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

The College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University.  We are committed to being a community that celebrates the dignity of every individual, honors differences and lets each person know that they belong.  What starts here really does change the world.  For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit. https://cns.utexas.edu.  

 

Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Purpose

This role manages and supports international experiential learning programs for the College of Natural Sciences, including overseeing initiatives like faculty-led programs and research abroad (AIF). Responsibilities include program coordination, budgeting, faculty collaboration, student support, and aligning efforts with the College’s strategic goals. To advance our core mission of fostering wellness, belonging, and success for all students.

Responsibilities

• Program Strategy, Development & Expansion: Develop and coordinate international experiential learning programs in CNS including faculty-led programs, AIF, and other customized education abroad opportunities. Ensure international programs align with CNS experiential learning strategic goals. Meet with CNS faculty to advise on program development and international program options for students. Support the faculty proposal, selection, and awarding process for CNS faculty-led programs.
• Administrative Support & Contracts: Negotiate and process contracts with vendors and UT Business Contracts for international programming, and work as point of contact with vendors to execute student-focused programming. Provide administrative support for faculty-led and short-term programs in the college, including promotion, development, and budgets. Coordinate with UT and international partners to ensure CNS participation in exchange and affiliate programming, including administration of the AIF program. Develop and manage emergency response plans.
• Student Advising, Support, & Promotion: Manage student applications, scholarships, and preparation for their abroad experiences. Design and execute pre-departure orientations, returnee sessions, and program surveys, and provide support for students during international experiences. Create advising tools, resources, and promotional materials to support CNS students exploring study abroad and experiential learning abroad options. Plan and execute events to promote international program opportunities including information sessions, panels, tabling, and other promotional events. Hire, train, and supervise student staff to advise CNS undergraduate students on international program options and application process. Provide 1-1 support and planning for AIF program students.
• Liaising & Collaboration: Represent the College of Natural Sciences in on-campus and off-campus meetings and conferences to promote collaboration, information exchange, and professional development related to international education. Attend regular meetings with Texas Global Study Abroad Network and with the Education Abroad team to ensure that best practices and administrative protocols are being followed, and for ongoing access to training and resources. Liaise with Global Risk and Safety as necessary and appropriate for health and safety preparation of students and emergency management. Connect with exchange partners to explain and promote AIF program.
• Experiential Learning Team Engagement: Engage deeply as a staff member of the innovative CNS Office of Experiential Learning (ExL) team, participating in team meetings, events, special projects, communications, and day-to-day operations of the ExL office. Contribute thoughtfully to ExL team projects, proposals, and vision. Other duties as assigned, including supporting special projects and staffing events within CNS.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree. Minimum of