Coordinator of Academics and Program Development, RomeRomeID: 219528-951Full-Time/RegularSt.John's,establishedin 1870, has three New York City campuses; international locationsin Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland;and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamicinternship,and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission.As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John's is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution.Our graduates will excel in the competencies and valuesneededfor leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.DepartmentEuropean CampusesSpecific Job TitleCoordinator ofAcademics and Program Development,RomeReports toDirectorofRomeProgramsCampusRomeJob SummarySt. John's University is a Catholic, Vincentian, metropolitan, global, and anti-racist institution. In service of this mission, the University is dedicated to ensuring that all students are supported, valued, and thriving in the University community, on our New York campuses and abroad.TheCoordinatorof Academics and Program Development, Rome campusis central to these efforts.The Coordinator of Academics and Program Development manages all local aspects of running short-term programs fortheSt. John's study abroad site in Romeandprovides support to all faculty and studentstaking partin the St. John's programs on the Rome campus, focusing on short-term programlogisticsand facultyassistance.Thecoordinatorreports to the Directorof Rome Programs.Essential FunctionsProgramming and EventsCustomize itineraries for short-term programs and departmental semester long programming.Coordinate all aspects of winter and summer intersession programs: class scheduling, guest lectures, excursion planning, transportation, check-in and check-outlogistics, student and faculty orientation,student,and faculty housing.Work with the Directorof Rome Programsand the AVP Europe Program in the development and implementation of new academic initiatives.Developviableacademic internshipprogramsby building andmaintainingrelationships with local organizations.Support the Coordinator of Student Life in their programmatic initiatives like through collaborating to organize a rich and complementary event and excursions program or co-leading/leading some of the local excursions.Attend occasional evening and weekend events or trips as assigned by the Director of Rome Programs.Plan and deliverthe Cultural Mentoring Programto students in Rome in coordination with the Residence Director.Manage New York faculty for all programming in Rome, arrange for local accommodation and transportation,andassistwith local needs such as campus lockers, phones, and specialassistance.Support the Student Life Coordinator in managing the SJURome.Com website and creatingand postingcontent for social media.Work to ensure the health, safety,and general welfare of all studentsin theSt. John's program in keeping with protocols and guidelinesestablishedby St. John's.Serve as conduct administrator for the Rome campus.Track and Manage Incident Report input into Banner for Rome, Paris, and Limerick.Manage thePermessodiSoggiornoandDichiarazionediPresenzaprocesses for US Faculty and students teaching/studying in Romeandassistwith renewals when needed.Maintain and provide to the Assistant Vice President Europe Programsappropriate record-keepingof all campus residents and Rome campus students as part of fulfilling several Italian regulations on immigration and education.Manage and track students' attendance to orientation and mandatory activities and enforce OIE related sanctions.Send travel advisory emails to all students in European Programs.Serve as part of a 24/7 on-call student emergency response rotationand coordinate responses to emergencies consistent with SJU's emergency response protocols as needed.General Administrative TasksOrganize and manage mailing and shipping for administrative purposes.Perform other related duties as requested bytheOffice of International Education inNY, Assistant Vice President Europe Programs,or Directorof Rome Programs.Participate in daily administrative activities in coordination with Rome colleagues to support the smooth functioning of Rome programsand attend student meetings along with other Rome staff.Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skillsCourtesy, tact, and the ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships with people in a multicultural environment and with a geographically dispersed teamStrong client service orientationStrong relationship management skillsThis positionoperatesin a professional office environment and isrequiredto use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copiers, multimedia equipment, etc.Physical DemandsNounusualphysical demands arerequiredother than occasional walking deriving from field trips/site visits with students.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkFull-time position of38hoursper week, as perItalianCBA. Office hours are Monday to Friday,with occasional evening/weekend/public holiday work due to programmatic needsor emergencies.TravelFieldtripswithinItalyand travel to the New York andPariscampuseswillberequired.Required Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in education or a related field1-2years' experiencein U.S. higher education and/or study abroad fieldPreferred Education and ExperienceMaster'sin education, educational counseling, internationaleducation,or a related field3-5years' experiencein U.S. higher education and/or study abroad fieldExperience with Banner andTerraDottaExperience with educational systems in both Italy and the US.Additional Eligibility QualificationsAuthorized to work in the Schengen area.Fluent inItalianand English.Other DutiesThis job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilitiesrequired ofthe employee for this job.Duties, responsibilities,and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr
