Student Exchanges Specialist
University of California Education Abroad Program
Summary of Job Details
The University of California (UC) hosts Reciprocity students from over 100 institutions in approximately 30 countries. Students are nominated by partner universities, under the provisions of specific contractual agreements, to attend one of the 10 University of California campuses for up to one academic year. Students remain enrolled at their home university while also enrolled as no-fee-exchange, non-degree at the host UC campus. Under the general supervision of the Reciprocity Student Services Manager, the incumbent coordinates access to academic resources for Reciprocity students from partner universities to ensure necessary progress toward their home institution degrees. Directs applications throughout the UC system, honoring the mandate of UCEAP for proportional campus distribution and respecting the integrity of a student's academic program as defined by the curriculum of the partner university.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Three or more years of experience in international education programs.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Skill in obtaining and conveying information clearly and with accuracy.
Interpersonal skills, multicultural competencies, and ability to work with diverse populations.
Ability to work collaboratively and coordinate within a diverse, complex organization.
Technology skills as required for the job to include complex database management and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including MS Teams and SharePoint or equivalent.
Ability to apply and/or adapt current procedures to an increasingly automated environment.
Advanced ability to identify, reason through, and develop original ideas to resolve problems and interpret and apply policy.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner. Skill in setting priorities that reflect the importance of job responsibilities adjusting them as circumstances change.
Special Conditions of Employment
The UCEAP Systemwide Office is located in Goleta, CA (near the UCSB campus). Type of work arrangement eligibility: Hybrid. On-site presence will be required for leadership and staff meetings, delegation visits, training sessions, etc. The University is unable to pay or reimburse expenses prohibited by University policy, including travel expenses associated with commuting to the designated office.
Satisfactory conviction history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.
Days/Hours: M-F, 8am - 5pm
UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
Application review begins 12/5/24
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #74443
