Resident in Global Programs - Granville, United States - Denison University

Description

Job Posting Information

Position Type
Administrative Staff

Classification Title
Administrative Staff

Position Title
Resident in Global Programs

Position Number
A00901

Pay Grade Level
AD 01

Salary

Department
Center for Global Programs

Posting Number

S
Full or Part Time
Full Time

Number of Months
12

Position End Date


FTE
1

Work Schedule

M-F, 8:30-4:30

Basic Function

Develop understanding of the international education field by working in key areas of the Center for Global Programs (CfGP): off-campus study, international student support and academic programs.

Partner with key offices such as the the Center for Belonging and Inclusion, Lisska Center for Scholarly Engagement, the Knowlton Center for Career Exploration, and Residential Communities; build awareness of global programs and create opportunities to engage and build community with the international student population on campus; connect with student organizations, such as the Cross-Cultural Community (C3) groups, Global Learning Community, and First-Gen Network, to create globally focused programming and share CfGP opportunities; support the mission of the Center for Global Programs to develop appreciation of different cultures, perspectives, and world-views, cultivate culturally competent leaders, and support students in various global learning endeavors.

Essential Job Functions

Advise students on study abroad, review applications, and assist with preparation and re-entry

Assist international students with cultural transitions and/or identifying campus resources related to their academic, personal, or financial wellbeing

Create promotional materials, including managing and creating content for social media platforms

Promote office events and deadlines in conjunction with the peer Global Ambassadors

Champion Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Antiracism (IDEA), ensuring the CfGP meets the needs of students historically underrepresented in US higher education, including students who are the first in their family to attend college in the US, students of color, and other intersectional identities

Present periodically to student organizations and other meetings/classes on the resources and opportunities that the CfGP provides to students with the outcome of increasing awareness and more students to study away from campus

Assist in the design, implementation and assessment of engaging campus events and activities that contribute to the cultivation of global political awareness and cross-cultural understanding

Assist in the development of programming for the Shaw Hall Global Learning Community (GLC)

Develop and foster collaborative partnerships that support cross-cultural programming, including but not limited to: academic departments, student organizations, the Lisska Center for Scholarly Engagement, the Knowlton Center for Career Exploration, the Center for Belonging and Inclusion, CLIC, and Residential Communities

Assist with planning and implementation of various orientation programs (June-O and International Student Arrival)

Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree (B.A.) from any field. Ability to accommodate extended work hours, including evening and weekend work hours.

An interest and curiosity in cultural exchange, public diplomacy, international education, and working with and learning from people from around the world is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong writing and communication skills, particularly with a variety of constituents (students, faculty, staff, external organizations)

Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.

Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Experience with diversity and inclusion initiatives is preferred.

Social media experience is welcomed.

Interest in working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and ability to bring a flexible, open-minded, "no task is too small" mentality.

Physical Demands
Limited to moving some office items, less than 10 lbs.

Contact(s)
Meghan Mason

Contact Phone/Extension

Contact Email

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should be sure to address the following topic/questions in the cover letter. Cover letter should be no more than two pages.

• What are your prior experiences in global learning, if any (e.g. study abroad, Denison Seminars, area studies or coursework, service projects abroad, international fellowship, foreign language study)?
• How does this opportunity fits with your future career/graduate school plans?
• What do you see as an area of primary interest in this role?
• Could you please describe your experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives?

Additional Information

Denison University Background Check Statement
The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment.

Denison University EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Denison University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to attract and hire candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities. Denison fosters a campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. For additional information and resources about diversity at Denison, please see our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and antiracism (IDEA) at
Denison Forward.



ADA Statement

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