Academic Program Coordinator for Intercultural & Global Experiential Learning - LAS SAAO - 1028200-6689 - Masco Corporation
Urbana, IL
About the Job
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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12406488 Academic Program
Coordinator for Intercultural & Global Experiential Learning
LAS International Programs
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is home to 15,000 students; 1,300
faculty and staff; and over 186,000 alumni. The college is home to more
than 65 units and 70 plus majors. LAS is a diverse and dynamic place
made up of incredible people doing impactful work every day at the heart
of the university.
The LAS Student Academic Affairs Office (SAAO) supports the academic,
personal, and professional development of every student. Through
collaborations across academic advising, academic achievement program,
career services, first year experience program, honors program, and
international programs, we support students, promote inclusive dialogue,
recognize diverse experiences, and encourage them to design experiences
that enable their success.
Job Summary
As a member of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences International
Programs (LASIP) team, the Academic Program Coordinator for
Intercultural & Global Experiential Learning is responsible for the
development, coordination, and enhancement of programs that promote
intercultural understanding and global engagement among students,
including the Global Leaders Program and its signature event the Social
Innovation Forum, and the International Student Advisory Board; serve as
a subject-matter expert and programming support for LAS off-campus and
international experiential learning initiatives in LASIP and the LAS
Student Academic Affairs Office (SAAO). The incumbent shares in GLP's
mission to create inclusive and equitable environments that transform
students and communities through cross-cultural collaboration, dialogue,
and human-centered community building.
Duties & Responsibilities
Administer all levels of assigned program activities, such as Global
Leaders Program, including program application brochure creation and
maintenance in the online study abroad administration database (TDS),
program budget creation and monitoring, staying current on on-site
student support and accommodations services, and managing relations with
relevant international, domestic, and on-campus partners.
Evaluate and implement changes to current education abroad
administration policies, practices, and procedures and document
individual program management guides for each program within the
assigned portfolio).
Create and maintain records of current and potential internship
placements, alumni achievements and career pathways, and
student-centered resources for the GLP capstone project.
Stay current on trends and best practices in global education and
experiential learning; develop and deliver workshops, seminars, and
training sessions on intercultural competence and global experiential
learning to assist faculty and staff planning programs such as LAS
Honors, Campus Honors 'study away' courses, and field based learning.
In adherence with industry and campus standards, develop best practices
for LAS faculty and staff, as well as LAS International Programs study
abroad programs engaging in intercultural and or experiential-learning
activities. Coordinate intercultural learning outcomes assessment
projects, using intercultural development tools such as the IDI, and
GPI.
Serve on relevant campus and college-level committees dealing with
global education initiatives.
Student Support & Advising
Advise current and prospective students on program requirements,
application process, scholarships, travel planning and logistics, and
personal concerns for the Global Leaders Program and other programs as
assigned.
Maintain walk-in and by-appointment student advising hours. Respond o
student inquiries by email, phone, and through virtual and in-person
advising sessions. Develop and revise informational materials, websites,
resources, handbooks, and other student-facing content.
Conduct informational sessions and assist with pre-departure orientation
for all student, staff, and faculty participants in program travel.
Promote the Global Leaders Program and the Social Innovation Forum (and
other LASIP programs) at student recruitment and yield events.
Support the LAS International Student Advisory Board and its activities,
including weekly meetings, outreach, and engagement activities during
LAS Lift Off, Quad Days, Illinois Abroad Day, LAS International Programs
Study Abroad Fair, and other student-centered events.
Community Partner and Faculty Relations
Identify local community partners for design challenge themes each year.
Provide an orientation for community partners and mentors before the
kickoff in the fall and spring semesters.
Act as the primary community partner liaison for GLP staff and student
teams.
Recruit faculty members to instruct/facilitate courses and workshops
across the four-year program.
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information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12406488 Academic Program
Coordinator for Intercultural & Global Experiential Learning
LAS International Programs
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is home to 15,000 students; 1,300
faculty and staff; and over 186,000 alumni. The college is home to more
than 65 units and 70 plus majors. LAS is a diverse and dynamic place
made up of incredible people doing impactful work every day at the heart
of the university.
The LAS Student Academic Affairs Office (SAAO) supports the academic,
personal, and professional development of every student. Through
collaborations across academic advising, academic achievement program,
career services, first year experience program, honors program, and
international programs, we support students, promote inclusive dialogue,
recognize diverse experiences, and encourage them to design experiences
that enable their success.
Job Summary
As a member of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences International
Programs (LASIP) team, the Academic Program Coordinator for
Intercultural & Global Experiential Learning is responsible for the
development, coordination, and enhancement of programs that promote
intercultural understanding and global engagement among students,
including the Global Leaders Program and its signature event the Social
Innovation Forum, and the International Student Advisory Board; serve as
a subject-matter expert and programming support for LAS off-campus and
international experiential learning initiatives in LASIP and the LAS
Student Academic Affairs Office (SAAO). The incumbent shares in GLP's
mission to create inclusive and equitable environments that transform
students and communities through cross-cultural collaboration, dialogue,
and human-centered community building.
Duties & Responsibilities
Administer all levels of assigned program activities, such as Global
Leaders Program, including program application brochure creation and
maintenance in the online study abroad administration database (TDS),
program budget creation and monitoring, staying current on on-site
student support and accommodations services, and managing relations with
relevant international, domestic, and on-campus partners.
Evaluate and implement changes to current education abroad
administration policies, practices, and procedures and document
individual program management guides for each program within the
assigned portfolio).
Create and maintain records of current and potential internship
placements, alumni achievements and career pathways, and
student-centered resources for the GLP capstone project.
Stay current on trends and best practices in global education and
experiential learning; develop and deliver workshops, seminars, and
training sessions on intercultural competence and global experiential
learning to assist faculty and staff planning programs such as LAS
Honors, Campus Honors 'study away' courses, and field based learning.
In adherence with industry and campus standards, develop best practices
for LAS faculty and staff, as well as LAS International Programs study
abroad programs engaging in intercultural and or experiential-learning
activities. Coordinate intercultural learning outcomes assessment
projects, using intercultural development tools such as the IDI, and
GPI.
Serve on relevant campus and college-level committees dealing with
global education initiatives.
Student Support & Advising
Advise current and prospective students on program requirements,
application process, scholarships, travel planning and logistics, and
personal concerns for the Global Leaders Program and other programs as
assigned.
Maintain walk-in and by-appointment student advising hours. Respond o
student inquiries by email, phone, and through virtual and in-person
advising sessions. Develop and revise informational materials, websites,
resources, handbooks, and other student-facing content.
Conduct informational sessions and assist with pre-departure orientation
for all student, staff, and faculty participants in program travel.
Promote the Global Leaders Program and the Social Innovation Forum (and
other LASIP programs) at student recruitment and yield events.
Support the LAS International Student Advisory Board and its activities,
including weekly meetings, outreach, and engagement activities during
LAS Lift Off, Quad Days, Illinois Abroad Day, LAS International Programs
Study Abroad Fair, and other student-centered events.
Community Partner and Faculty Relations
Identify local community partners for design challenge themes each year.
Provide an orientation for community partners and mentors before the
kickoff in the fall and spring semesters.
Act as the primary community partner liaison for GLP staff and student
teams.
Recruit faculty members to instruct/facilitate courses and workshops
across the four-year program.
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