Coordinator, Short-term Programs

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Department: Global Engagement

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Short-Term Programs, the Coordinator of Short-term Programs provides support for Elon's flagship Winter Term programs. The Coordinator works closely with faculty, staff, students and other key constituents towards the design and implementation of new and existing programs.

Benefits of Working at Elon

Benefits of Working at Elon: Full-time Position

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in any relevant field of study with Less than 1 year of experience with the following relevant work experience: One year of peer advising or other student employment in a study abroad office (part-time or full time). Or, one year of employment at a unit related to experiential learning (service, internship, research, leadership) at a four-year college/university. Or, experience working at a study abroad organization, or equivalent experience. Commitment to working with students from diverse and underrepresented populations in study abroad. Experience in working with faculty.

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study

Job Duties

• Assists with managing a portfolio of short-term study abroad programs with responsibilities including: Work with faculty to develop new and existing programs Develops and monitors program budgets, requiring interactions with providers and research on prospective program costs. Advertise and market programs, in coordination with others in the GEC Conduct pre-departure sessions Monitor student evaluations and offer strategies for program improvements
• Assist with incident and crisis responses for short-term programs Assist with the development and implementation of program emergency response plans Serve as a first-line responder to emergencies while programs are away Maintain knowledge of best practices in the field with regards to health and safety, and ensure that they are applied to program portfolio.
• Advance office inclusive excellence efforts Participate and assist in implement aspects of the GEC's DEI strategic plan as part of assigned working groups Maintain knowledge of best practices in the field with regards to DEI, and ensure that they are applied to program portfolio. In coordination with others in the GEC and other units on campus, support a diverse group of student participants and faculty leaders, optimize student inclusion through the development and improvement of enrollment criteria and processes, and arrange accommodations for students with varying physical and mental needs.
• Advising & Mentoring Advise students considering or participating in study away programs within 1:1 appointments, office drop-in hours, email, and events including the GEC's study away fair Provide support to students enrolled programs prior to departure, while abroad, and after return.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications should be submitted via Elon's HR website and include a resume and cover letter.