Study Abroad Coordinator
Position Information
WORKING TITLE: Study Abroad Coordinator
UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: International Programs Manager
POSTING DATE: March 7, 2025
Essential Job Functions
The UW-Green Bay Department of International Education is seeking a dedicated professional to develop, manage, and ensure quality delivery of programs for students studying abroad/away. In this role, you will advise students on opportunities and policies to prepare them for the global and interconnected world, supporting their cultural adjustments, and ensuring compliance with health and safety guidelines. Additionally, you'll collaborate with other staff and faculty to develop and implement innovative program initiatives and plan engaging international education programs. This position reports to the Associate Provost and may include supervisory responsibilities for staff and/or student workers.
What You'll Do
- Advises students about international opportunities
- Supports students and external partners through international experiences and cultural adjustment following policies, procedures, laws, and health and safety guidelines
- Assists in the development and implementation of new international program initiatives
- Works with unit, campus, and external partners on program development and improvement
- Identifies, plans, and delivers international education programming, including supporting faculty-led travel courses
- Other duties as assigned in support of the institution's International Education program
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree at time of application
- Experience working in a higher education environment
- Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Additional degrees or certifications beyond a Bachelor's degree
- Experience with learning and working in a variety of software applications including those often used in higher education
- Experience with international travel
- Experience with academic advising or other student support activities
- Functionality in a second language, especially Spanish, Hmong, Oneida, or Somali
The Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.
In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.
Conditions of Appointment
The work hours for this position will be 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and/or weekend work is expected and will be assigned based on operational needs. This position may have the option to work on-campus or a hybrid schedule, subject to approved telecommuting request. The home campus of this position is Green Bay. The successful candidate may be required to travel (including international travel) for meetings, trainings, conferences and between campuses.
Position is a full-time Academic Staff appointment. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s) and if there is prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.
All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of employee misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.
Compensation and Benefits
SALARY INFORMATION
Minimum salary of $52,000.
This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
BENEFIT DETAILS
The UW System provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. This includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The UW System also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
In addition, employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually. Employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.
For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.
Apply
STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:
External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
STEP 2: From "Search Jobs" screen:
- Click "View All Jobs"
- Select "Study Abroad Coordinator"
- You must login before you can apply. Input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Sign In."
- If you have not yet registered, click "Register Now" to begin the registration process.
STEP 3: Submit application materials:
Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:
- Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
- Resume
You must select "Submit" to forward your application materials to the search committee.
If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:
Brenda Beck
Phone: (920) 465-2050
Email: beckb@uwgb.edu
Application Deadline
To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, March 23, 2025.
Note: The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our Campus and Community section. For Campus Safety information see our University Police website and our Annual Security Report (for a paper copy please contact the Office of Human Resources at (920) 465-2390). This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures.
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining a community which welcomes and values a climate supporting equal opportunity and difference among its members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status (including disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran status), age, or disability.