Global Faculty-Led Programs Administrator
Global Faculty-Led Programs Administrator
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$ 50000 - 55000
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Job Description
Department: Cross Functional
Classification: Education Support Spec 3
Job Category:Classified Staff
Job Type:FullTime
Work Schedule:Fulltime (1.0 FTE 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax VA
Workplace Type:Hybrid Eligible
Pay Band:04
Salary:Starting salary range $50000$55000 commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check:Yes
About the Department:
The units directly under the Senior International Officer (SIO) are the Global Education Office (GEO) and International Enrollment Partnerships (IEP). In addition there is close collaboration with other internationalfocused units at the university such as INTO Mason Mason Korea and Office of International Programs and Services (OIPS). These units collectively support the internationalization efforts of the university and in support of George Mason Universitys Strategic Plan serving both students studying abroad as well as international students coming to Mason.
About the Position:
Reporting to the Associate Director Global FacultyLed Programs this position is responsible for the administration of customized study abroad programs. This includes working closely with faculty on program logistics communicating with students faculty departments and administrative units on campus as well as liaising with educational institutions abroad thirdparty vendors and international organizations.
This position maintains relationships with appropriate faculty and academic units administrative units on campus and within GEO such as the Associate Director Global FacultyLed Programs the Director of Operations the GEO Operations Specialist Office of Financial Aid and establishes new relationships as necessary. In addition the Administrator manages student applications to programs advising students promoting and marketing programs in their portfolio and creating maintaining and publishing program material. Raising the profile of study abroad on and off campus and giving procedural guidance/training to university constituents on study abroad practices are secondary responsibilities. This position is responsible for a portfolio of study abroad programs led by George Mason University faculty.
Responsibilities:
- Program Adviser/RecordKeeping:
- Processes student applications and registrations;
- Coordinates with faculty directors and educational institutions abroad to evaluate student academic qualifications and suitability for the program;
- Manages communication with students and departments across campus on application processes and program offerings; and
- Advises students.
- Program Management:
- Assists in program design;
- Maintains positive relationships and manages communication with current and future partners faculty leading programs supporting departments educational institutions abroad travel vendors and appropriate administrative units on and off campus;
- Responsible for RFPs for program logistics;
- Collects budget information and prepares budget first draft;
- Responsible for initial sharing of Mason contract requirements with vendors;
- Utilizes best practices for successful program evaluation and development; and
- Communicates program goals as outlined by the Manager FacultyLed Programs and Director of GEO to faculty directors.
- ShortTerm Study Abroad Program Recruitment/Advising:
- Through timely accurate and innovative effort plans and implements student recruitment strategies;
- Promotes and markets study abroad opportunities in portfolio;
- Creates maintains and publishes material;
- Develops promotional events; and
- Accurately and in a timely fashion communicates program details to Social Marketing and Outreach Manager program administrator team and student participants.
- Promotion of Study Abroad/Other Related Duties as Assigned:
- Assists with department projects as assigned; and
- Organizes activities to promote the department within the university (name recognition).
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in related field such as International Studies Education Foreign Language or the equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Experience in study abroad as a participant or experience living abroad; and
- Ability to advise students.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Knowledge of international study abroad program administration;
- Knowledge of different educational systems throughout the world;
- Basic marketing skills;
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles;
- Superior timemanagement skills;
- Intermediate skills with MS Office suite; and
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration applicants must apply for theGlobal FacultyLed Programs Administrator at and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information and provide a cover letter and resume.
Posting Open Date: April 21 2025
For Full Consideration Apply by: May 5 2025
Open Until Filled:Yes
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
