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Notice Date
July 18, 2008
Closing Date
Subject to immediate closure
Salary
A19; Exempt; Salary, DOE + excellent benefits package
Work Schedule
FT, (Temporary) August 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009; Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, some evenings and weekends required.
General Description
Advises students on study away options; coordinates international internships; coordinates, implements and supports the ‘Returner Reflections’ program, and gives leadership to the Wang Center website. Reports to Executive Director.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Advise students regarding options for study away, particularly semester and year-long opportunities, serving as the principal liaison to Third-Party Provider/Consortium programs.
- Work with the Executive Director on the design, coordination, and implementation of an academic international internship program, including liaison with PLU faculty and overseas internship supervisors, program budget, and program assessment.
- Work closely with the in-country coordinators to secure housing for all students participating in the international internship program, to complete the visa process, and to insure that an academic context course is in place specific to the country or region of the internship.
- Work with Assistant Director to implement study away procedures and PLU policies.
- Coordinate and implement an established program for students returning from study away.
- Help develop content and assist in maintaining the Wang Center website.
- Advise graduating seniors about volunteer opportunities and working abroad; promote these options (including website content), and coordinate with providers of these opportunities.
- Serve as point person for welcoming and guiding logistics related to visiting scholars.
- Serve as advising resource for questions/concerns regarding study away, including individual and group meetings, conducting Study Away 101 sessions, make classroom visits and participate in Student Fairs.
- Coordinate between students and Wang Center team all registrations, payments, applications processing and programmatic paperwork.
- Promote campus-wide global education activities, especially study away.
- Other duties as needed and/or assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; listening and interpretive skills.
- Demonstrated cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends, including ability to travel if called upon.
- Website development and/or management skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software and other programs.
Required Qualifications
- Two years experience in study away advising or related experience/education.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience working with US undergraduate students and faculty.
- Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background check.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience overseas and/or foreign language proficiency.
Application Procedure
Submit university application, cover letter, and resume to:
Human Resource Services
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447
PH: (253) 535-7185
Fax: (253) 535-8431
humr@plu.edu
Download the University application or to request one, please call (253) 535-7185.
Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) is a comprehensive institution with
an enrollment of approximately 3600, including international students
from two dozen countries. Located on the Pacific Rim in a uniquely
scenic region, the university's campus is 40 miles south of Seattle in
suburban Tacoma, Washington. As a "New American College," PLU accents
integration between its liberal arts program and professional degrees
in the arts, business, education, nursing, and physical education, and
embraces its primary mission of educating students for lives of
thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care. PLU enjoys a healthy
and progressive relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America (ELCA). The University is committed to diversity, endorses the
goals of equal opportunity and affirmative action, and actively seeks
applications from women and persons of color.
