Program Coordinator-Global Engagement Office

Description

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JOB TITLE:

Program Coordinator

JOB PURPOSE:

The Global Engagement Office Program Coordinator plays a key role in welcoming international students faculty and visiting delegations from around the world and regularly interacts with a globally-minded campus community. This position offers the chance to travel in support of international visits and hosted events coordinating logistics that bring global partnerships to life.

The Program Coordinator will assist in the planning supervision development and coordination of operations within designated programs and across Global Engagement Office operations advise and collaborate with students faculty and staff and facilitate opportunities that enhance the global footprint of the University of Wyoming.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide project leadership and independently support the administrative operational and strategic planning functions of the Global Engagement Office exercising considerable judgment in coordinating office priorities and initiatives.
• Serve as the primary administrative support to the Vice Provost for Global Engagement and act as a liaison among Global Engagement units University departments external partners and international stakeholders.
• Support the planning coordination and logistics of international delegations including some international travel.
• Coordinate and administer Global Engagement programs services events international visitors and special initiatives to ensure efficient delivery of services and successful accomplishment of organizational goals.
• Research analyze and respond to complex inquiries and situations; compile and interpret data; prepare reports correspondence agreements and other documentation in support of office operations and leadership decision-making.
• Interpret and apply University policies procedures and regulations; provide guidance to faculty staff students and external constituents and make referrals as appropriate.
• Assist with the development implementation and management of international partnerships agreements and administrative systems including recommending improvements to policies procedures and operational practices.
• Initiate coordinate and monitor designated projects and budget-related activities; maintain records and reporting systems and support financial and operational accountability within the office.
• Hire train supervise and provide leadership to student employees as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve on University or external committees representing supervisor or program as directed.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Perform special projects as directed
• Attend necessary training and other professional development opportunities

COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to Detail
• Consistency
• Independence
• Judgment
• Service Orientation
• Work Prioritization & Management
• Communications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelors degree

Experience: 1 year work-related experience

Required licensure certification registration or other requirements:

Valid drivers license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.

Experience Evaluation

Minimum experience requirements are evaluated on a full-time equivalent (FTE) basis. Relevant part-time experience will be prorated based on hours worked. For example two years working an average of 20 hours per week is equivalent to approximately one year of full-time experience.

Applicants must include the average hours worked per week for all current and previous positions. Failure to provide this information may affect the evaluation of qualifications.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated success working across cultures or institutional stakeholders
• Interest or experience in international contexts
• Experience coordinating international delegations visiting scholars diplomats or international institutional partnerships
• Experience managing or tracking memoranda of understanding (MOUs) exchange agreements or other international partnership documents
• Experience coordinating events programs or complex logistics involving multiple campus units international partners or external constituents
• Experience supporting senior academic leaders such as a dean vice provost vice president or equivalent
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures or experience interpreting policies procedures and administrative regulations.
• Experience with office management procedures and operations
• Excellent organizational skills attention to detail and ability to prioritize
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality
• Excellent written oral and verbal communication skills

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume or C.V.
3. Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS :

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States as sponsorship for any work authorization or work visas is not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or email .

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