Coordinator of Changing Global Society

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Coordinator of Changing Global Society develops and manages domestic and international travel-learning opportunities and campus cultural programming. The position partners with faculty and Schreiner Experience programs to expand high-impact learning, coordinates travel logistics and student support, and oversees the Changing Global Society Certificate and Canvas application process. The Coordinator also supports assigned teaching and academic advising responsibilities; admissions recruitment is not part of this role.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop, coordinate, and assess short-term, semester-long, faculty-led, and other approved domestic and international study-away opportunities; pursue sustainable new destinations and partnerships.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement new workflows, platforms, and systems as needed to improve operational efficiency, streamline processes, and enhance program effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with community stakeholders, industry organizations, and other higher education institutions to expand opportunities, share resources, and support institutional and program goals.
• Collaborate with academic departments, Purposeful Lives, and Meaningful Work to integrate experiential learning, reflection, applied projects, and interdisciplinary opportunities.
• Promote domestic exploration, regional field experiences, and creative on-campus cultural programming accessible to students who do not travel.
• Provide transition and adjustment support to international and exchange students, helping them navigate campus life, connect with University resources, and engage in cultural and community experiences; coordinate with appropriate campus offices for specialized advising and student services.
• Support Global Scholars and other learning communities; coordinate intercultural engagement with appropriate campus partners.
• Manage travel planning, schedules, vendor arrangements, communications, budgets, required documentation, risk preparations, and emergency protocols with responsible University offices.
• Streamline student interest, application, registration, payment information, consent, and predeparture processes for short-term and semester-long travel; provide clear forms, timelines, and guidance.
• Guide participating students and faculty on program requirements and logistics; refer enrollment, financial aid, billing, accessibility, and immigration decisions to authorized offices.
• Maintain participant records, applicable travel-subsidy tracking, evaluations, and reports on participation, learning outcomes, and program improvement.
• Oversee Changing Global Society Certificate requirements, student guidance, participation verification, approvals, and completion records; administer and improve its Canvas application and review/develop workflow.
• Provide approved program information and marketing materials to Admissions for their recruitment process
• Contribute to collaborative Schreiner Experience planning, assessment, and continuous improvement

TEACHING AND STUDENT ADVISING

• Teach one three-credit-hour course per semester in a disciplinary field and/or IDST, as assigned.
• Serve as a first-year academic advisor when assigned, supporting enrolled students’ transition, academic progress, referrals, and retention efforts; no admissions responsibilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General office, classroom, campus event, and approved travel environments. See attached Job Activities Sheet.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED