Northern Arizona University

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation’s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

Special Information

This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

Job Description

Come join our team of more than 70 full-time, part-time, and student staff representing five continents and 16 native languages! Be a part of an internationally recognized Education Abroad Office. The Center for International Education at Northern Arizona University (NAU) has received the Paul Simon Award, and the Education Abroad unit within CIE has received the Heiskill Award. Additionally, NAU is ranked in IIE’s Open Doors within the top 20 US institutions for year long study abroad programs. Our office has over 300 programs in more than 50 countries. We send students abroad for the year, semester, summer, and winter or spring break and offer students opportunities through exchange, provider, intern, and faculty-led programs based on their academic, financial, and personal needs. At NAU you will be able to work with a diverse group of students and partners. Our student body is nearly one-quarter Hispanic with a higher than average Native American population as well. The Education Abroad Advisor will have responsibility for programs in their assigned region but will need to be flexible and is expected to accommodate changes in their region based on departmental needs. National Student Exchange, including Canada may also be part of the advisor’s portfolio.

To receive full consideration:

• Complete the standard online NAU application.
• Submit a cover letter and resume.
• In the cover letter, please address the following: This position will be working with a diverse group of students and some of these students belong to underrepresented groups. How would you encourage and increase enrollment in Education Abroad programs for these students?

Job Functions & Duties

Promotion of Education Abroad - 30%

• Implement Education Abroad marketing plan.
• Assist with social media for NAU Education Abroad.
• Lead classroom presentations.
• Attend Study Abroad events across campus and the state.
• Material creation for promotion.
• Manage Education Abroad office email.

Education Abroad Advising - 20%

• Advises students short term area programs of study (primarily summer, spring break, or winter programs).
• Advises for NAU led and specialty programming.
• Advises students on academic credit, grade transfer processes and other academic policies as they relate to NAU in general and the student’s program of study.
• Advises students on program costs, financial aid and scholarship opportunities, financial planning for study abroad, and any other logistical aspects related to the program, including housing, among many others.
• Advises students, faculty, staff, and parents on NAU’s administrative policies, procedures and opportunities for study abroad.
• Advises faculty and academic advisors on academic policies of host institutions and of NAU’s policies for transfer of courses earned abroad.

Education Abroad Territory Management - 20%

• Manages an assigned territory of programs abroad – Specialty and NAU led programming.
• Communicates with partners and host institutions regarding NAU’s policies and program management issues.
• Maintains program information up-to-date, including admission applications, housing applications, and any other relevant information.
• Manages the credit and grade transfer processes for assigned programs, including communication with the Office of the Registrar and the Financial Aid Office, until grades are posted.
• Conducts periodic program site visits and assessment as necessary.

On and off Campus Partner Leadership - 20%

• Partner management with the following entities:
• CCC
• Statewide campuses
• High School promotion
• Other areas as assigned

Administrative - 5%

• Provide administrative support to CIE's Education Abroad.
• May supervise or coordinate the activities of assigned subordinates.

Other - 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in student affairs, international relations, global studies, higher education administration, or a related field; and
• Three years’ professional experience in international education; or
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in student affairs, international relations, global studies, higher education administration, or a related field.
• Experience living, working, or studying abroad for one or more semesters.
• Experience advising students.
• Experience establishing and maintaining international partner relationships.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge:

• Knowledge and understanding of legal provisions and institutional responsibilities associated with non-immigrants.
• Knowledge and understanding of legal provisions and institutional responsibilities associated with constituent population and ability to engage in complex problem solving.

Skills:

• Records maintenance.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships.
• Planning, analyzing, coordinating activities, and establishing priorities.
• Developing and implementing new strategies and re-engineering operations and procedures.

Abilities:

• Balances competing priorities.
• Communicates effectively.
• Problem solving, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
• Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.

Background Information

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Salary range begins at $50,000. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Benefits

This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources benefits website. Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date. 

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days. 

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

October 14, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets. 

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Know Your Rights Poster

NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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