Study Abroad Job: IFSA-Butler Manager of Student Services - New Zealand

Oh goodness! I was two seconds away from applying for this job and then read those dream killing words of "Preference will be given to candidates who are NZ residents or who already have the legal right to work [in New Zealand]." That always stings a little - and I already have pretty good gig anyway. But for those of you who are up for an adventure and working with students DURING the study abroad experience, this job may be for you. Good luck! 

IFSA-Butler is seeking a Manager of Student Services for its New Zealand programs. This position is based in Wellington, New Zealand. The Manager of Student Services reports to the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer who is based at IFSA-Butler's main office in Indianapolis, Indiana. Preference will be given to candidates who are NZ residents or who already have the legal right to work there.

Manager of Student Services-New Zealand   
The Manager of Student Services has responsibility for most facets of the operation in-country, including but not limited to:

• Overseeing the on-site orientation, housing placements, academic support, and emergency response/pastoral care of IFSA-Butler students while they are in New Zealand;
• Supervising IFSA-Butler New Zealand office staff, and four Student Services Coordinators located throughout New Zealand;
• Managing the New Zealand program's approved annual budget for student services;
• Communicating with the Executive Vice President in Indianapolis and other worldwide staff to maintain the high standards of IFSA-Butler in general, and New Zealand programs in particular.

Following are key skills and characteristics the Manager of Student Services should possess to be successful in this position:

• Excellent administrative and interpersonal skills
• Experience with university-age students
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability and background in staff management
• Willingness to create intercultural learning opportunities for US students
• Familiarity with tertiary administration in NZ/US
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including public speaking
• Flexibility
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and demands required in a complex organization
• Fundamental computer skills are required (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, using email, navigating the web, and using a database).

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and contact information for three references to Mary Georgantes (mgeorgan@ifsa-butler.org), Director of Human Resources. Please use Microsoft Word format and indicate "Manager of Student Services" in the subject line. Application materials should be submitted immediately as this position will be filled as soon as possible.