Coordinator, Study Away

Position: Coordinator Study Away

Department: Academic Affairs

Type of Position: Part-time Regular

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule Hours per week: Monday-Friday 25 hours per week

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No

Starting Salary Range: $20.93-$26.94 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary: The Global Engagement Study Away Coordinator supports JCCC by managing the end-to-end administration of international education programs to advance campus internationalization. This role is responsible for advising students throughout their global journey managing partner relationships and overseeing program logistics including credit transfers and financial processes. Through strategic outreach and event coordination the incumbent promotes global engagement and supports the growth of intercultural initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree; at least one-year related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least intermediate proficiency in Japanese language (B2/JLPT N3) and/or intermediate proficiency in Spanish (B2).
• Experiencing studying or working in Japan Spain or Mexico.

Position details include but are not limited to:

• Study Away Program Administration:
  • Develop and maintain relationships with partner institutions for traditional study away programs.
  • Collect and process student application materials and coordinate enrollment with partner schools.
  • Organize and conduct pre-departure orientations for study away participants.
  • Interpret and process transcripts from partner institutions and ensure they are recorded on the JCCC transcript.
  • Maintain and update approved transfer course equivalencies and coordinate approvals with academic departments.
  • Liaise with the Business Office to collect student fees and track program-related expenses.
  • Coordinate with Financial Aid to ensure proper financial disbursement for study away students.
• Student Advising and Support:
  • Advise students on study away opportunities aligned with their academic goals and degree plans.
  • Guide students through the application acceptance orientation and evaluation processes.
  • Maintain communication with students studying abroad and provide ongoing support.
  • Assist with billing financial questions and logistical issues related to participation.
  • Provide advising and support during evenings weekends and program departures as needed.
• Promotion and Outreach:
  • Promote and market study away opportunities across campus.
  • Present information about international programs in classrooms information sessions and campus events.
  • Collaborate with faculty to secure class presentation opportunities each semester.
  • Work with Marketing to create and maintain promotional materials.
  • Promote study away scholarships and advise students on scholarship applications including the Gilman Scholarship.
• International Programs and Events:
  • Coordinate and support international and intercultural programs and campus events.
  • Assist in planning major events such as International Education Week Explore the World Global Connections and study away fairs.
  • Chairs the Global Events and Activities Sub-Committee.
  • Collaborate with campus offices (scheduling publicity facilities campus police etc.) and external vendors to coordinate logistics as needed.
• Global Engagement Initiatives and Office Operations:
  • Assist with coordination and administration of international grants and partnerships.
  • Support faculty-led study away programs the Global Awareness Program and other Global Engagement initiatives.
  • Track program budgets and maintain office inventory and resources.
  • Support the Director in advancing campus internationalization initiatives related to student success professional development and curricular enhancement.
• Other duties as assigned:
  • Duties and responsibilities as required by business necessity may be updated at any time at the discretion of management.

To be considered for this position we will require an application resume and cover letter.

*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Benefits Category

For Parttime Regular Employees

• Optional Retirement plan access
• Personal annual leave
• 14 days of paid holidays
• Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
• And many more!

About JCCC:

Established in 1969 Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park Kansas JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. Thats five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes more resources and a thriving campus culture not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access learning and success.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex race color national origin ancestry disability age religion marital status parental status military status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities which includes employment and admissions in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 the Equal Pay Act of 1963 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 Executive Order 11246 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002 the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Inquiries concerning JCCCs compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator () or Director of Human Resources or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College 12345 College Blvd Overland Park KS 66210 ; or to Office for Civil Rights Kansas City Office U.S. Department of Education One Petticoat Lane 1010 Walnut Street Suite 320 Kansas City MO 64106 Telephone: Facsimile: Email to: .

Disclosure:

If you need any assistance throughout the search process please reach out to the . In accordance with the college policy finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Duties and responsibilities as required by business necessity may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. Scheduling shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time as required by business shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time as required by business necessity.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process please contact the Office of Human Resources at or email .

Required Experience:

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