International Liaison Officer

Job title:

International Liaison Officer

Company

Brenau University

Job description

HIRING PROCESS: All submitted application materials are forwarded to the appropriate department for review. Hiring recommendations are made at the departmental level. Department representatives will contact candidates directly if an interview is scheduled or if further information is required. The information provided in each job listing below is the extent of what is available to interested candidates. No additional information is available. Brenau only accepts applications/resumes for advertised positions.PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS: Brenau University will conduct criminal background checks on all persons being considered for initial employment. In some circumstances, an FBI fingerprint report may be necessary to satisfy the requirement. Once employed, employees must hold and continue to maintain a favorable criminal history background. Random background checks are performed. Credit checks may be performed on candidates/employees who are selected for a position that regularly engages in handling credit cards or other company monies. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) may be performed during the hiring process, or as part of a random check. MVR checks are required to meet insurance requirements for those employees operating a university vehicle or participating in any driving activity on behalf of Brenau University, (including operating a golf cart, rented vehicle or one’s personal vehicle). Employees who travel must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid Georgia driver’s license, and good driving record. All employees who operate university vehicles, who are employed in a sensitive position, or who travel regularly as part of their job responsibilities may be subject to post-hire drug screening and random drug-screening. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug screening.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Brenau practices and believes in equal opportunity for all students, employees and job applicants. We do not discriminate on the bases of age, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance. These protections extend to all conditions and privileges of employment, including, without limitation, to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, transfers, promotions, discipline, and termination.DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Brenau University is a drug-free workplace as certified by the Georgia Workers Compensation Board. –Position Summary:The International Liaison Officer will support the Executive Director, Director ISSS, and Operations Manager in the attainment of the goals established by the Department, which align with Brenau University’s mission and strategic plan. The Liaison Officer’s role will be committed to the relational philosophy of international partnerships through collaborative relationships specific to an educational environment.Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year institution. Master degree is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Excellent cross-cultural skills.
• Knowledge of multi-cultural and geopolitical issues.
• Experience in working with diverse student populations.
• Must use judgement and possess the ability to recognize the appropriate procedure to apply in each situation encountered. Must be able to handle emergencies. Must minimize unnecessary risks safeguarding the wellbeing of students and colleagues. Must be preemptive, anticipating and preparing for contingencies, asking supervisor for guidance if needed.
• Personal qualities must include adaptability to a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment, patience, creativity, empathy, tolerance for ambiguity, good crisis management skills.
• Personal skills must include maintaining open communication channels. Positive attitude and desire to learn. Must foster an atmosphere of positive teamwork.
• Possess administrative experience, be a self-starter, well organized and detailed oriented worker. Must be able to prioritize projects and tasks.
• Display high level of dedication to Brenau University. Must arrive punctually, observe scheduled hours, dress professionally, use vacation and wellness hours leave appropriately and according to university’s policies.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and tact.
• Ability to speak multiple languages is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Support Brenau’s partnership policy process.
• Maintain and help develop relationships as well as create opportunities for increased communication with prospective international students, the Brenau student population as well as the campus community at large.
• Helps identify opportunities abroad that will result in global programs to benefit Brenau students and facilitate engagement of Brenau faculty. Ensures the implementation of such global engagement initiatives which include virtual interactions and/or any form of academic or experiential learning mobility programs such as Short International Programs (SIPs), Study Abroad, International Research or Placement for Global Internships.
• Helps develop relationships and provides increased communication and collaboration with educational institutions, foreign government agencies, US Federal and State agencies, international organizations, NGO’s and other civil society groups in countries deemed of strategic importance.
• Assists with the preparation of critical documents to support the flow of work with international partners such as MOUs, program proposals, reports, and others.
• Planning and coordination of the agenda and logistical needs for delegations and visiting faculty from international partner agencies, organizations and universities. Assists with the coordination of the agenda and logistical arrangements for Brenau delegations traveling abroad.
• Works with other departments to coordinate campus wide events with the specific goal of furthering cultural awareness and competency.
• Helps plan, coordinate and deliver logistical support for international educational programs in programs offered in the U.S. and abroad.
• Ensures compliance with internal regulations and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
No supervisory responsibilities required.Work Hours & Schedule:
37.5 hours per week. Generally Monday-Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Hours may be extended to meet the needs of the department. Some evening and weekend hours. The Miller Institute for Global Education is considered an essential department due to the services it provides to international students.Campus Designation:
Gainesville Historic CampusEnvironmental and Working Conditions/ Physical Demands and Aptitudes:Sedentary work. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must have the ability to travel short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Exerting up to 15 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.Title IX Implications:Responsible employee
Any employee who is not a confidential employee. Brenau University requires that all Responsible Employees MUST report any possible sexual harassment or discrimination based on sex to the Title IX Coordinator when the employee has information about conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination or sex-based harassment under Title IX or this part. Employees are encouraged to report these concerns in writing via email. When an employee or a student (or a person who has a legal right to act on behalf of a student) informs any employee (including both Responsible and Confidential employees) of the employee’s or student’s pregnancy or related conditions, that employee must promptly provide that person with the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information and inform that person that the Title IX Coordinator can coordinate specific actions to prevent sex discrimination and ensure the employee’s or student’s equal access to the Recipient’s education program or activity.Payroll Status:
Non-Exempt, hourlyTravel Requirements:
Some domestic and/or international travel may be involved.Special Requirements:May be subject to pre-employment criminal history background check, random credit checks, MVR, drug screen, and criminal history checks.Licensure Requirements:
If the position you are applying for necessitates that you hold a professional degree, license, or certification, then proof of such professional degree, license, or certification must be provided in addition to this application for Brenau University to consider your application for employment. Failure to provide proof of professional degree, license, or certification when applicable may result in rejection of an application.All positions will be filled pending budgetary review.

Expected salary

Location

Gainesville, GA

Job date

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 02:02:38 GMT

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