This position manages all event planning and recruitment, and coordinates with the Office of Global Engagement (OGE) on outreach and marketing efforts.

This position leads and organizes Learning Abroad events, including, but not limited to, the Learning Abroad Fair, faculty-led program recruitment events, new student orientations, external marketing events, inter-office trainings, and other programming as assigned. This position collaborates with the Office of Global Engagement (OGE) Marketing team on the marketing side of events planning and champions the Global U brand.

Within the Office for Global Engagement, Learning Abroad serves as the central study abroad office for both the Salt Lake City campus and Utah Asia Campus in Incheon, South Korea. We send approximately 700 students abroad annually in a variety of majors, participating in faculty-led, affiliate, exchange, and Utah Asia Campus programs. Our operation is growing; over the past few years, pre-pandemic, the number of students learning abroad increased by an annual rate of 15%.

The University of Utah is the state’s flagship institution of higher education, with 18 schools and colleges, more than 100 undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs, and an enrollment of more than 32,000 students. In 2019, the university joined the Association of American Universities, an invitation-only, prestigious group of 65 leading research institutions marked by excellence in academic expertise and research impact, student success, and securing resources in support of core missions. The U is a member of the Pac-12 and is a Tier I Research Institution.

Salt Lake City provides convenient access to both natural recreation (excellent hiking/biking trails, seven world-class ski resorts, five National Parks) and a thriving culture scene (modern downtown, fine dining, theatre, ballet, music, visual arts, museums, sports, and more). Combined with the region’s strong economy and dynamic growth, Salt Lake City offers a high quality of life.

Excellent benefit package including tuition reduction program, generous leave accrual, free transit pass, generous retirement with immediate vesting, & flexible health plan options. Relocation assistance available.

Anticipated start: As soon as possible

• Develop and implement Learning Abroad recruiting events and activities. Effectively promote Learning Abroad as a scholarly activity that builds transferable skills. Uses a variety of innovative media and forums in an effort to increase participation and diversity in Learning Abroad programs. Coordinates and manages relationships with partners on and off campus to facilitate processes, improve opportunities, foster collaboration, and increase efficiency. Monitors best practices and trends in the field to enhance team success and stakeholder experiences.

• Collaborates directly and often with OGE Marketing Team to develop and update digital and print materials, including flyers, social media posts, campaigns, emails, etc. Works under the guidance of OGE to design a long-term strategic marketing plan for Learning Abroad.

• Manages Learning Abroad website, in partnership with OGE Marketing and IT. Ensures that the look and feel of software complies with institutional branding. Works with Learning Abroad colleagues to update content and make accessible. Identifies and implements website improvements. Ensures that terminology, look, and feel of software and website are consistent for users.

• Hires, trains, and supervises student staff serving on Outreach Team (2-3 Outreach Interns). Oversees class visits, campus tabling schedule, and canvasing.

• Coordinates Learning Abroad 101 and the Global U program to increase awareness of Learning Abroad opportunities and market the transferable skills students develop.

• Collect and report statistical data for Learning Abroad to Open Doors and university partners in order to serve Learning Abroad and OGE’s marketing strategy.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalency, plus three years of experience in developing student programs and services; and a commitment to provide excellent customer service required. Knowledge of global political and economic situations and demonstrated human relations and organizational skills are essential elements for this position. Experience working or studying abroad is highly desirable.

Master’s Degree is preferred, as is a background that includes the ability to market concepts of international education

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)

383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

oeo@utah.edu

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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