Global and Community Engagement Fellow

Responsibilities

• 50% Administrative, Operational, and Customer Service Support
• Work closely with both departments on data analysis, assessment, and marketing programs to students.
• Track student engagement in departmental programs using departmental databases and other software.
• Manage record-keeping/filing systems, database files, and calendars for each department.
• Process invoices, purchase supplies, and maintain office inventory.
• Submit facilities requests to resolve maintenance needs.
• Anticipate departmental needs related to administrative support, communications and purchasing.
• Contribute to departmental meetings and initiatives.
• Supervise student workers as needed. - Serve as primary point of contact for both departments from on-and off-campus stakeholders, directing calls and inquiries to relevant staff, as appropriate.
• Respond to emails, phone calls, and in-person visitors, prioritizing urgent matters.
• Conducting interviews for departmental student programs.
• Maintain web-based databases, including communicating with students regarding outstanding documentation.
• 30% Marketing and Communications
• Manage departmental social media platforms, including the creation and implementation of social media campaigns.
• Support marketing initiatives through the creation of web content and physical marketing materials.
• Develop knowledge of the campus and an understanding of its culture.
• Respect and maintain appropriate privacy and confidentiality according to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Meet with prospective students and their families to promote Wofford College initiatives.
• 15% Events Management
• Coordinate with vendors for event needs.
• Procure supplies and materials for events.
• Contact on-campus partners for room reservations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in a timely fashion to ensure program and logistical success.
• Promote departmental events.
• Stay abreast of current trends and participate in required trainings or seminars.
• Perform related administrative functions or support as required.
• APPLICATION
• Application materials must be submitted electronically via the Wofford employment website. Priority review will be given to those applicants who apply by April 15 with the position remaining open until filled . Applications materials should include:
• A cover letter explaining your interest in the position
• A current resume
• Names and contact information for three professional references
• ABO

Benefits

Additional Information

Wofford College's Office of International Programs (OIP) and Center for Community-Based Learning (CCBL) invite applications for the position of Global and Community Engagement (GACE) Fellow. The GACE Fellow supports both departments, providing administrative and operational support, managing departmental events, and engaging with campus and community stakeholders. The GACE Fellow is a full-time, on-campus position, working 37.5 hours/week with regular office hours of 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required. The position is focused on learning, especially NACE's eight career competencies : career and self-development, communication, critical thinking, equity & inclusion, leadership, professionalism, teamwork, and technology. Graduates from 2024-2026, especially those interested in working in the fields of higher education, communications, event planning, community engagement, and/or international education, are encouraged to apply. This position can be a 1- or 2-year fellowship.

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