Coordinator Global Education and Engagement

Position description

UNCCharlotte is North Carolina’s urban research university. It leverages its location in the state’s largest city to offer internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity, exemplary undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, and a focused set of community
engagement initiatives.

UNCCharlotte maintains a particular commitment to addressing the cultural, economic, educational, environmental, health, and social needs of the greater Charlotte region.
In support of the University mission, the Office of International Programs strives to strengthen international education at the University as well as in the Charlotte community. On campus,OIPseeks to make international understanding and global awareness a fundamental part of the curriculum and an integral part of campus programming.

OIPwas established atUNCCharlotte in 1975.

Primary Purpose of Position

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 theOIPunits to support the expansion of global learning atUNCCharlotte. This position encompasses a unique combination of responsibilities including, but not limited to, program development, classroom teaching, assessment, administrative duties, and outreach activities.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

Global Education and Engagement Programming Execution:

• In collaboration with theOGEEdirector, 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
  
  UNCCharlotte 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 theUNCCharlotte 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 theOGEEDirector 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 theOIPadministration, coordinate the summer
  
  SOAR(orientation) program
• In collaboration with theOGEEDirector, administer the budget associated withOGEEprograms

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
  
  OIPin 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 forUNCCharlotte

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 theOGEEDirector 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
  
  UNCCharlotte 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
• Develo…