Specialist - Outreach-Fixed Term

MSU Careers Details•East Lansing, MI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Visiting International Professional Program (VIPP), as part of International Studies and Programs (ISP) at Michigan State University (MSU), has been a leader in international professional training, capacity building, and cultural exchange programs for 35 years. VIPP works with ISP, MSU campus partners, U.S. and international organizations, and individual experts to capture international professional development opportunities by securing various grants and funding resources from U.S. government agencies, international organizations, and private entities. We design and implement diverse and transformative capacity-building programs in diverse fields for professionals and students from around the world. Our values are Quality, Community, and Impact. Our culture is Agile, Innovative, and High Performance. VIPP is looking for an individual who is passionate about international exchange and enjoys a fast-paced and multitasking working environment. VIPP is an ideal place to practice an entrepreneur mindset, intercultural communication, problem solving skills and creativity. The program coordinator’s position assumes primary responsibility for program design and delivery, from developing training schedules, researching resources, to coordinating all logistics and programming activities. Academic advising and support for participants are a key part of the job too. The department is currently operating under a hybrid modality structure, with staff working a minimum of three days in person and up to two days remote. This structure is subject to change at any time.

Requirements

Master's degree in any field with an international education setting with a minimum of one year of related professional work experience
Robust research ability in education and professional training
Demonstrate experience in program design, coordination, budgeting, and evaluation
Highly organized and motivated individual, and care for details in daily work
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and appreciation for cultural diversity
Strong academic writing skills
Valid US driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Successful track record in grant proposal development for international capacity building and exchange
Experience living, working or studying abroad
Proficiency in a language other than English

Responsibilities

Support proposal development by researching academic, professional and cultural resources for international professional training, capacity building, and professional and academic exchange programs.
Identify and secure MSU collaborative units and individual faculty members for proposals and programming.
Research MSU and local and state-wide community-based resources for programming, including subject experts, organizations, government offices, NGOs, private companies, etc.
Intentionally and actively identify and network with experts and resources via outreach activities.
Work with relevant faculty, funding agencies, and partner organizations to design program curriculum, activities, and schedules to meet sponsor requirements.
Deliver orientation, coordinate and facilitate seminars, meetings, panel discussions and field trips.
Arrange and coordinate programming logistics such as lodging, meals, flight, transportation, classroom facility, cash distribution etc.; prepare program handouts and relevant training materials, and program performance reports.
Set up and manage virtual meetings whenever needed; facilitate online discussions; and provide technical support.
Actively pursue new programming opportunities by working with participants, alumni and their sponsors.
Support VIPP marketing and recruitment efforts in key regions.
Maintain regular effective communication with alumni, MSU partners, and international partners, etc.
Work closely with the Director and Fiscal Officer on budgets (budgets setting, expenditure review, and analysis) to ensure the financial viability of all programs.
Design and implement program evaluations for both sponsored and fee-for-service programs
Provide effective management and administration of multiple programs.
Supervise and train student assistants for program support.
Provide support, as needed, with all programming in VIPP.
Provide consultation to organization or individual on program offering, the application process, and funding requirement
Provide comprehensive participant advising and support including program and course selection, academic resources, study and research skills, cultural and social activities, housing, health insurance, etc.
Facilitating academic discussions through academic forums, guest lectures, study groups, reflections, and relevant field trips.
Provide leadership in grant and other funding proposal development within VIPP.
Continue developing professional skills by actively looking for opportunities; it may include taking relevant MSU offered training, taking online courses, attending relevant conferences as necessary/appropriate/fiscally feasible
Contribute to the field of international professional training and development, which may include producing scholarly publications/blogs, conducting outcomes assessment research, etc.