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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 and innovation, UCF Global is committed to increasing international and local mobility and enhancing the university's global competency. UCF Global aides in transforming the lives of the UCF and global community.

The Opportunity:

The Study Abroad Coordinator reports to the Associate Director and is responsible for supporting provider partner and faculty-led study abroad programs, developing and implementing communications and outreach to students, and managing databases.

The Coordinator will oversee application processing, student communication, faculty-led program development and execution, invoice negotiation, program assessment, and general financial aid resources and advising. The Coordinator will work effectively as a leader and member of a team, provide direction, delegate, and possess strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

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

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

• Correspond with providers, host universities, hotels, and tour operators to gather pricing and proposals.

• Build and revise budgets and all program materials as needed.

• Advise students both through walk-in appointments and through email correspondence.

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

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(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting study abroad, international education, faculty-led programs, student travel programs, or other experiential learning initiatives.

• Demonstrated experience advising students and guiding them through application, participation, and program completion processes.

• Experience developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, external providers, host institutions, vendors, or international partners.

• Experience coordinating program logistics, collecting proposals and pricing information, and managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Experience developing, monitoring, or reconciling budgets, invoices, or other financial documentation related to programs or events.

• Experience utilizing databases, application management systems, CRM platforms, or student information systems to maintain accurate records and track participant information.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams) and strong written, verbal, and customer service communication skills.

• Strong organizational, project management, written communication, and customer service skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Please include a Cover Letter and Resume.

When applying please have all your documents ready to upload at the same time. Once the submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

• The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $20.29 ($42,367 annually) to negotiable. The final amount will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

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 12 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

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

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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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The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please email onac@ucf.edu.