Position
Announcement: Program Coordinator-China
Application Deadline: December 22, 2014
Application Deadline: December 22, 2014
Position Overview:
The Program Coordinator-China will manage the enrollment of
undergraduate study abroad (visiting non-degree) students from Brunei, China, Taiwan,
Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Malaysia and Singapore who are attending SAF-affiliated
host universities in the United States, Canada,
Europe and Australasia.
The successful candidate will be responsible for processing 100-plus
applications per semester and will take candidates from their initial admission
review through to their host university submission, course registration, housing
procurement and finally the issuance of final transcripts. Specific responsibilities include the
evaluation and analysis of prospective students’ credentials, submission of
qualified candidates’ applications to SAF host universities, communication with
SAF Country Offices in China, Taiwan, Japan and Korea as well as affiliated host
universities, creation of relevant program materials, and the provision of
personal, cultural, academic and emergency advice and assistance for the
duration of participants’ study abroad experience.
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities to Include:
- Communicate
with the SAF Country Offices in Asia and, in particular, China (Beijing,
Guangzhou, and Shanghai) ensuring effective exchange of information and
providing guidance regarding student placement, acceptance criteria,
application deadlines, etc.
- Ensure
accurate input of data into the SAF student database and subsequent
extraction of relevant data for weekly reports and enrollment projections;
previous database use a plus
- Create,
organize and ensure integrity of applicant’s paper and electronic files
- Screen,
evaluate and submit applications to SAF host universities
- Follow-up
with host universities to facilitate quick turn-around on student
acceptances
- Ensure
timely and organized delivery of information and materials to SAF Country
Offices, and SAF host universities
- Secure
participant housing, orientation participation, class registration, and
arrival transportation
- Create,
revise and review pre-departure orientation materials and on-site communication
sequence including emergency protocol
- Provide
prompt on-site student support services via phone and email; provide after
hours student support services as needed
Qualifications:
- BA/BS
required
- Proficiency
in spoken and written standard Chinese and English
- Previous
study abroad experience
- Adept
at prioritizing and multi-tasking
- Demonstrated
ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise good judgment
in addressing questions and problems
- Knowledge
of Microsoft Office applications
- Energetic
and creative with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal
communication skills
- Strong
teamwork skills and an interest in working in and supporting a rapidly
changing work environment
- Willingness
to travel in the U.S. and abroad
Work Environment:
- Close-knit
office environment
- Willing
to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned
- Resolving
emergency situations may require additional work hours
The Foundation:
The Study Abroad Foundation
is a US non-profit education organization – a 501(c)(3) - focused on student
international mobility. SAF’s HQ is in Indianapolis, Indiana, with the majority
of its staff based in the Foundation’s Country Offices in China, Taiwan, Japan
and Korea. SAF facilitates study abroad
opportunities in the US, Canada, Europe and Australasia for international students attending its member
universities in Asia. For more
information about the Foundation please visit our web site at www.studyabroadfoundation.org.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter in English by
email to: hr@studyabroadfoundation.org and
include “Program Coordinator-China” in the email subject line. Resumes will be screened as they are received
and qualified candidates contacted for interviews.
The Study Abroad Foundation is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Study Abroad Foundation
1100 W. 42nd Street, Suite 216
Tel: 317-925-2943
Fax: 317-925-2961
