Job description
The Study Abroad Assistant performs a range of administrative and marketing duties in the Education Abroad Office on the Pleasantville campus (with occasional days at the NYC campus), under the direction of the Director of Education Abroad. Primary tasks include giving presentations both virtually and in-person on the Pleasantville campus; coordinating and delivering marketing initiatives promoting study abroad; planning and managing on-campus and virtual events that promote study abroad to Pace students and more widely at the institution; keeping up-to-date program information and student records in the study abroad portal; assisting in the processing of applications for summer, semester, and faculty-led study abroad participation; pre-departure tasks such as conducting visa workshops and support for visa processing; and answering general student inquiries on the Pleasantville campus.
Position Duties
- Support the planning and delivery of study abroad activities and presentations on the Pleasantville campus – including Abroad 101 and Abroad 102 info sessions, bi-annual Study Abroad Fairs, Information Sessions, and UNV-101s class visits promoting study abroad.
- Marketing initiatives promoting study abroad: via social media, tabling on campus, and distribution of flyers around campus, etc.
- Delivering presentations (in person and virtually) about study abroad to students and other involvement in marketing initiatives (to raise awareness of Education Abroad opportunities for Pace students) and the Pace community.
- Answer student inquiries about general and specific matters related to outgoing study abroad programs at Pace.
- Maintain accurate program and student records information in the Pace “Terra Dotta” study abroad portal.
- Support the Senior Associate Director and Study Abroad Advisor coordinating study abroad applications, nominations, registration, billing, pre-departure, and related procedures for study abroad.
- Coordinate visa processing for some countries on behalf of students going abroad on semester programs.
- Support for faculty-led study program coordination as needed.
- Co-manage student workers based in the Pleasantville office (in coordination with the Study Abroad Advisor)
- Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Position Qualifications
- BA degree required; MA in higher or international education preferred (those in grad school are invited to apply!).
- Personal experience studying abroad and travelling abroad is strongly preferred.
- A high degree of resourcefulness, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team (who work on two campuses
- Demonstrated exemplary communication skills (both written and oral), and comfort with giving presentations.
- Demonstrated organizational ability, attention to detail, service-oriented, and talent for simultaneously managing multiple tasks and proactively managing workload in a busy office.
- Strong technology and computer skills in a PC/Windows environment, including MS Office: Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, and Canva. Experience with the Terra Dotta study abroad portal is an asset.
- Must be able to work both independently, proactively, and as part of a team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written, and cross-cultural sensitivity and maturity appropriate for the intended audience.
- Must have the ability to work effectively with students in a college setting and the broader university community.
Work Hours
20 hours a week; This part-time position is based in the Pace Pleasantville office for 2½ days weekly.
Salary Range
$20-$25/hr
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S01753P
Job Open Date
03/01/2023
Job Close Date
04/01/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
About the Institution
Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.
AA/EEO Statement
Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.
Annual Security Report Notice
Pace is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University’s Safety and Security department publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which can be accessed
here. The report contains information on security policies as well as crime and fire statistics for the University.
Benefits Offered
http://www.pace.edu/human-resources/compensation-benefits/prospective-full-time-employee
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