Coordinator for Global Education and Engagement

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UNC Charlotte

Part-Time
Closes on Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Job Description

The Coordinator for Global Education and Engagement works closely with the Director of Global Education and Engagement (OGEE) as well as with the staff team within the OIP units to support the expansion of global learning at UNC Charlotte. This position encompasses a unique combination of responsibilities including, but not limited to, program development, classroom teaching, assessment, administrative duties, and outreach activities.

Global Education and Engagement Programming Execution:
  • In collaboration with the OGEE director, Identify, design, and implement new international initiatives to strengthen a student-centered approach to campus internationalization for credit and extra-curricular option
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate—in collaboration with appropriate UNC Charlotte departments—global education and engagement programs (e.g., International Speaker Series, Great Decisions program, International Career Panel, International Education Week, International Festival, International Women’s Day, Country Culture Workshop, and other programs.)
  • Co-chair the UNC Charlotte International Festival, the longest-standing cultural tradition at the University with over 20,000 attendees
  • Assist with the implementation of campus visits by international delegations, guests, and educators
  • Provide direct support to the OGEE Director for implementation of the Global Gateways co-curricular program.
  • Support and Contribute to the fundamentals of ongoing staff professional development and training (e.g., staff retreats, in-service training, etc.)
  • In collaboration with the OIP administration, coordinate the summer SOAR (orientation) program
  • In collaboration with the OGEE Director, administer the budget associated with OGEE programs

Internationalization Liaison to Faculty:
  • Partner with faculty for global engagement programming including hosting international faculty, coordinating classroom presentation programs, speakers, etc.
  • Liaison with faculty and members of Student Affairs to represent OIP in student engagement efforts
  • Through outreach and partnership with faculty, oversee the Great Decisions (GD) program as the GD State Coordinator for North Carolina and organize, promote, and implement the GD Lecture Series for UNC Charlotte

Teaching Responsibilities:
  • When needed serve as instructor for a minimum of one section of the International Enrichment Seminar course, a 3-credit unit class included as part of the University College first-year seminar courses

Campus Internationalization Assessment Measures Implementation:
  • Assist the OGEE Director with qualitative and quantitative assessment
  • Collect, analyze, and report on data analysis for global education and engagement

As a member of the Office of International Programs, the incumbent is accountable for:
  • Manifesting the Mission, Vision, and Values of the University
  • Initiating programs and services that promote intercultural exchange, knowledge, and understanding within and between the U.S domestic and international communities
  • Assisting in developing programs through which UNC Charlotte and the community can benefit from the presence of international students and scholars
  • Identifying problems, making recommendations, implementing solutions, and evaluating outcomes for programs/services
  • Developing cohesive programming that supports the needs of various constituent groups—within the Office of International Programs, the University, and the Charlotte community
  • Recognizing and celebrating the achievements and contributions of all students

Other duties as assigned. UNC Charlotte
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