Asst Dir - International First-Year Programs | Northeastern University - Military Veterans

Asst Dir - International First-Year Programs About the Opportunity JOB SUMMARY The N.U.in Program is one of Northeastern's signature first-year experiences - an experiential and academic program that expands students' Northeastern education into worldwide locations. The Assistant Director is the primary program contact for the site partner and facilitates contracts and other agreements, approvals, and program planning. The Assistant Director ensures that program goals and design are implemented as intended, with special emphasis on learner engagement, student services, and programming. The Assistant Director facilitates the successful delivery of the assigned portfolio of Northeastern signature cohort-based programs for first-year students, such as the N.U.in Program, Global Engagement Program, and Global Quest, etc., and contributes, as needed, to the management of faculty-led programs. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Develop and implement programs promoting cross-cultural and social intellectual growth, awareness of diversity issues. Actively contribute to the development of program learning goals and overarching themes. Actively participate in student recruitment efforts (Welcome Days, Yield Events, Phone-a-thon, Fairs, etc.). Serve as a point of contact for logistical planning for GEO Program Development Team, the international partner colleagues, and the Northeastern community. Collaborate with GEO and EM Marketing teams on comprehensive and consistent communication flow to prospective and past students and parents of cohort first-year programs. Contribute to strategizing innovative ways to promote programs to perspective students. Assist Enrollment Management and GEO leadership to ensure success of recruitment and yield strategies. Participate in rotating Emergency Phone duties with other Boston-based GEO colleagues, while students are abroad. Triage and respond to emergency issues outside of office hours; escalate issues as appropriate to management. Contribute to GEO effectiveness by keeping regional 'pods' and inter-team strategy groups informed and up to date on the latest developments and needs in program management. Partner with Program Development Team on annual revisions and enhancements of existing cohort programs, and on brainstorming new ones. Partner with NU's Orientation office and key campus colleague on coordinating content of orientations and transition events. Select, onboard, and continually develop employees in a way that creates an environment that inspires employees to do their best work. Design and deliver training to staff and students. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Intermediate knowledge of program administration, evaluation, and development. Intermediate knowledge of student life, international travel, the impact of crossing cultures on the student learning abroad, and immigration and student visa regulations around the world. Understanding of NAFSA: Association of International Educators' professional ethics and competencies. Proven ability to coordinate and manage events for large groups. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and familiarity with Salesforce, Terra Dotta, and student record systems. Proven ability to approve and manage budgets for line-item expenditures. Position Type Student Services Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity . To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Asst-Dir---International-First-Year-Programs_R127217-1 Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-1e3a2fb11dfd5a4fab9eb8e4fd2a76c1