Coordinator, Academic Programs
The incumbent will be performing the following duties: Advise students on study abroad and other international education opportunities; Assist in the processing of grades for study abroad students; Serve as liaison between FAMU and officials at other foreign host institutions; Promote study abroad scholarships and fellowships such as Gilman, Boren, and Fulbright; Provide advising for study abroad scholarships and fellowships such as Gilman, Boren, and Fulbright; Publicize international education opportunities on campus and maintain the office website and Terra Dotta Maintain program records; Serve as liaison between the Office of International Education and Development and other FAMU offices; and Assist in the preparation of Title III reports.
Bachelor’s degree in appropriate area of specialization and two years of related experience; or master’s degree in appropriate area of specialization.
Recommended Competencies
- Ability to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment;
- Ability to demonstrate critical thinking based upon in-depth data and substantiating information while considering and respecting others’ input and personal values and ethics;
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing;
- Ability to function independently with minimal supervision;
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations;
- Knowledge of office practices, procedures, and etiquette;
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously; and
- Demonstrated skill in preparing clear and concise reports, policies, procedures, correspondences, and other written materials.
Pay Plan
This is an Administrative and Professional (A&P) position.
Conditions of Employment
Successful candidate is subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks and verification of education. An official college transcript, a high school diploma, or other educational documents must be submitted, where applicable, at the time of employment.
Only United States (U.S.) citizens or aliens who have a legal right to work in the U.S. are eligible for employment. Federal law requires proof of your authorization to work in the United States. You will be required to provide proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of employment.
Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, prohibits employment by the State (including re-hire after a break in service) of any male born after October 1, 1962, who failed to register with the Selective Service System, under the provisions of the U.S. Military Selective Service Act, during the person’s period of eligibility (ages 18 through 25). Additionally, if currently employed by the State, this law prohibits the promotion of such person. You may be required to provide documentation.
About Organization
Founded in 1887, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is a public, historically Black university that is part of the State University System of Florida.
U.S. News & World Report lists FAMU as the No.1 public HBCU in the nation and Forbes Magazine ranks the University as one of "America's Top Colleges." The Princeton Review named FAMU among its " Best Colleges: Region-by-Region" list. Latino Leaders Magazine named FAMU among the “Best Colleges and Universities for Latinos,” and SmartAsset, a New York-based financial technology company, ranked FAMU the No. 2 “Best Value College” in Florida.
The University has graduated more than 75,000 alumni and enrolls nearly 10,000 students hailing from across the United States and more than 70 countries. The student body includes representatives from all ethnic, socio-economic, and religious backgrounds. The CollegeNet and Pay Scale Social Mobility Index (SMI) recognized FAMU for its commitment to providing citizens with pathways for social and economic mobility.
FAMU’s main campus is spread over 422 acres atop one of the highest of Tallahassee’s seven hills. The University also has several satellite campuses, including a site in Orlando, where its College of Law is located, and sites for its pharmacy program in Miami, Jacksonville, and Tampa. The University’s newest satellite campus is in Brooksville and is dedicated to agricultural and natural resource research and training.
FAMU offers more than 95 degree programs and has 14 schools and colleges, and a number of centers and institutes. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Home to more than 40 U.S. patents, the National Science Foundation ranks FAMU the No.1 HBCU for research and development. The University was recently classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education in the category of " R2 Doctoral Universities- Higher Research Activity."