About the role
Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63130

 Scheduled Hours 37.5 Position Summary This position acts as the advisor to Sigma Iota Rho, administers the Global Citizenship Program and engages community partners to facilitate the accompanying workshop, and coordinates all other student/faculty event programming for the Global Studies Program (GS). Staff member will also assist with other administrative tasks as needed. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Coordinate: Oversee programming for Sigma Iota Rho (SIR), the Global Citizenship Program (GCP), and events sponsored by Global Studies. Consult with faculty, staff, and students to determine content and plan, attend, and evaluate events. Help manage logistics, budgets, schedules, and travel, and will facilitate calls for outside speakers. Work with GCP faculty to design and execute the annual international study tour. Facilitate a weekly workshop with 19 first-year students in the GCP program exploring themes of global citizenship. Coordinate a community-based learning project with the students and various local organizations. Plan and execute an experiential learning summer trip addressing themes of the program. Advise: The coordinator will be the primary point of contact for students in SIR and GCP. In this role, the coordinator will encourage and facilitate leadership development with SIR and GCP students through one-on-one appointments, weekly meetings with SIR leadership and the GCP students in the workshop, as well as larger, planned programs and trainings. The coordinator will consult with GS faculty to understand the international context and the academic objectives of the GS program and the university. The coordinator will help students to choose appropriate topics and formats for student programming and, when necessary, intervene to redirect student programming efforts that are not consistent with program objectives. Communicate: The program coordinator will work with the administrative coordinator to maintain the GS website and online events calendar. Will manage GS social media presence by posting relevant material to proper platforms. Will also monitor social media content produced by organizations within GS, including SIR and GCP. The program coordinator will design publicity materials, emails, and announcements to promote the GS major, GS courses, and GS-sponsored programming, in consultation with GS faculty and staff. The program coordinator will be the primary person responsible for creating a weekly newsletter for undergraduates with events and career opportunities relevant to Global Studies. The program coordinator will reach out to prospective first-year students and prospective majors to inform them about opportunities in GS and connect them to affiliated faculty. Network: The program coordinator will provide career networking opportunities for GS majors by maintaining a strong relationship with the Career Center, updating the alumni database, and communicating with members of our alumni network, including via the GS Alumni LinkedIn Group. The program coordinator will network across campus departments and to local organizations and groups in St. Louis to organize professional events and connect students with volunteer and internship opportunities. Supervise: The program coordinator will recruit and manage course mentors for the GCP program, as well as the GS work study intern. This includes weekly check-ins, task management, and coordinating with other GCP staff and faculty to assign work that meets program needs. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Physical Effort: Typically sitting at a desk or table. Equipment: Office equipment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience. Certifications /Professional Licenses : No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: Relevant Experience (5 Years) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles. Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree Certifications /Professional Licenses : No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Skills: Detail-Oriented, Interpersonal Communication, Multicultural Environments, Oral Communications, Organizing, Written Communication Grade G09-H Salary Range $23.37 - $36.19 / Hourly The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ . 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All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Statement Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered. 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