Study Abroad Coordinator

UCF Global – UCF Abroad:

UCF Global at the University of Central Florida functions as the primary international hub for students, faculty, and staff. Through strong partnerships, UCF Global is committed to increasing international and local mobility and enhancing the university’s global competency. Encompassing the English language programs and multiple support services for the international population on campus, UCF Global aides in transforming the lives of the UCF and global community.

The Opportunity: 

The Study Abroad Coordinator position reports to the Associate Director and is responsible for supporting partner and faculty-led study abroad programs, developing and implementing communications and outreach to students, and managing databases. This position will oversee application processing, student communication, faculty-led program development and execution, invoice negotiation and collection, program assessment, and general financial aid resources and advising. The coordinator works effectively as a leader and member of a team, provides direction, delegates, and possesses strong organizational skills.

UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department.

Responsibilities:

• Partners with UCF Faculty and Staff to create, develop, and grow study abroad opportunities.

• Acts as backup support for any faculty needs or questions from initial discussion to return from the program.

• Corresponds with providers, hosts universities, hotels, and tour operators to gather pricing and proposals.

• Builds and revises budgets and all program materials as needed.

• Advises students both walk in appointments and through email correspondence.

• Guides students from interest, application, decision, and confirmation of participation in study abroad programs.

• Reports and monitors student application progress, profile details, marketing materials, and procedures.

• Supervises and oversees support employees.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Computer skills in MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• International travel and/or study abroad experience.

• Experience with budget management.

• Accounting experience is desirable.

• Experience with Terra Dotta or similar application system, Workday, and PeopleSoft.

Special Instructions to the Applicants: 

UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?  

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck. 

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers: 

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program   

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays  

• Retirement savings options   

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions   

• Education assistance   

• Flexible work environment 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here. 

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

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