26/05/2015
Senior Program Administrator,
# Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
# Hours: 40 hours per week
# Close Date: Open until filled
# Salary: R$ 5,500.00 – R$ 7,000.00
# Job Description:
*Due to local recruitment restrictions, this position is open to Brazilian nationals only.
The Association of the University of California in Brazil Study Center, located on the PUC-Rio campus, supports academic programs of the University of California Education Abroad Program, serving approximately 75-100 participants annually. Number of programs, partners, and students may vary from year to year.
The Sr. Program Administrator serves as the onsite administrator and representative of the Brazil Study Center, responsible for student services, academic administration, liaison and general oversight of the day-to-day administrative operations for the program, including 24/7 emergency number. Incumbent communicates with students, host institutions, and the central UCEAP office on program administration, policies and procedures, requirements and student welfare related issues including health, safety and security. Cultivates and maintains strong, successful relationships with partner institutions and promotes the mission and services of UCEAP. Manages the UC Association in Brazil and serves as a local representative for specified members. Position is full-time with hours designated as 75% in office and 25% for on-call services. This is an estimate and may vary depending on business needs.
# Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree in a related field
· Two years of higher education program administration and student advising experience or combination of training and experience.
· Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations.
· Strong professional English and Portuguese verbal and written communication skills.
· Demonstrated ability to manage a broad range of operational, academic and student welfare and conduct issues.
· Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to employ counseling techniques with sensitivity, including appropriate referrals.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion.
· Knowledge of emergency planning to respond to safety, security and health issues, as they affect students abroad.
· Ability to establish priorities, set goals, and think creatively using sound judgement and decision making skills under pressure.
· Knowledge of the structure and organization of Brazilian and US higher education.
· Experience working with budgets and other aspects of office administrative operations.
· Proficiency with MS Office Suite and general office computer technologies, and a willingness to learn other applications and technologies, as needed.
· Must be available to work outside of regular business hours, and be reasonably accessible to respond to serious student emergencies 24/7.
· Satisfactory completion of a background check is required.
# Preferred:
M.A. in a related field; degree from a U.S. or Brazilian University; experience living or studying abroad; experience with QuickBooks financial software or equivalent database.
# To apply, submit a completed application (http://eap.ucop.edu/Documents/Jobs/Brazil%20Application.pdf) along with a cover letter and resume to [email protected].
# Questions?
- Contact [email protected]
Fonte:http://eap.ucop.edu/Documents/Jobs/Sr%20Program%20Administrator%20Brazil%20Job%20Description.pdf
