Global Engagement Programs Coordinator

UO HR Website•Eugene, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Global Engagement (DGE) at the University of Oregon works to enhance the university's global presence and impact. This role supports the development, coordination, and execution of new and existing cross-unit, revenue-generating programs that align with UO's global engagement mission. The position involves coordinating ongoing DGE programming, generating new revenue streams through various international engagement initiatives, and providing support to DGE leadership. The goal is to enhance UO's research excellence, support faculty global engagements, integrate students into international curriculum and experiential learning, and enrich the global diversity and cross-cultural vibrancy of the campus community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Two years of professional experience in international education or program coordination in an international context.
International experience through study, employment, or residence abroad.
Ability to strategize, prioritize, and multi-task to meet goals and deadlines in an academic or professional setting.
Ability to problem solve in an entrepreneurial environment that requires high levels of adaptability.
Ability to manage a diverse portfolio of tasks both independently and as part of a team.
Adaptability, flexibility, and agility in the face of a changing work environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a variety of contexts and formats.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational capacity.
Demonstrated commitment to international education and the promotion of cross-cultural understanding.
Proven ability to positively engage with and foster positive teamwork with people from diverse professional, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Experience with advising students.
Experience with program design and coordination or project management.
Experience working in an institution of higher education with faculty and students.
Experience working with externally funded programs (contracts, fee-for-service, private or federal grants, etc.) from the development, submission, and management stages.
Experience developing and/or implementing risk management procedures in an international context.
Professional proficiency in a language other than English, preferably Mandarin, Arabic, or Hindi/Urdu.
Experience with group facilitation, public speaking, or leadership training.
Event planning and coordination experience.
Experience with curriculum, internship, and/or student facing program development.

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, and execute new and existing cross-unit, revenue-generating programs in furtherance of UO’s global engagement mission.
Coordinate ongoing DGE programming.
Generate new revenue from interdisciplinary global engagement programming, grants, gifts, contracts, fee-based training, and other sources.
Design, implement, and coordinate global engagement programs that enhance UO research excellence.
Support faculty global engagements.
Bring students into new forms of international curriculum, service, and experiential learning.
Enhance the global diversity and cross-cultural vibrancy of the UO campus and community.
Provide research, advice, and support to the Assistant Vice Provost, Dean & Vice Provost, and other DGE leaders, as needed.