Regional Director, Ohio University Embedded Office

Company Introduction
WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to Washington, D.C. and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than half a million students annually to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world - and themselves - in new ways.

Job Description

The University Division of WorldStrides is the nation's leading provider of educational travel programs. As part of its continued growth, the division seeks an Embedded Regional Director - Individual Programing for a position based at Ohio University to work alongside the current embedded director to provide high-quality educational travel for university students.

Embedded Office Director Job Responsibilities:

As the regional director of the Ohio University Embedded Office for WorldStrides Higher Education, you will serve as one of the main contacts for our partners at Ohio University, including staff and faculty. You will also serve as the advisor for Ohio University students considering education abroad. The Embedded Office Regional Director, under the strategic guidance of WorldStrides Higher Education leadership, will work collaboratively with Ohio University's Office of Global Opportunities (OGO) and stakeholders across campus to recruit and advise students participating in ISA/TEAN programs as well as educate and serve individuals and units on campus who support those students. The regional director will also be asked to support additional universities as needed.

This position is based in Athens, Ohio, at Ohio University.

Embedded Office Job Duties:

The Embedded Regional Director will work closely with internal members of the WorldStrides Higher Education sales team in order to support their responsibilities that include but are not limited to:

Advising

• Work closely with Ohio University students at all phases of the study abroad process, including outreach, advising, pre-departure orientation, and credit transfer
• Support students as needed in collaboration with the program managers and other WorldStrides staff through their education abroad lifecycle, from initial interest to pre-departure to alumni
• Interface with relevant Ohio University campus stakeholders as needed, such as Registrar, Financial Aid, Bursar, and advisors in support of students' pursuit of global opportunities.
• Utilize OGO's CRM database system to effectively track each student engagement
• Lead advising for ISA and TEAN students, providing comprehensive support in program selection and guidance on OU and WorldStrides processes via walk-in hours and scheduled individual student appointments. Refer students as needed to more in-depth resources for academic fit and financial aid and follow up appropriately
• Act as an OGO representative as needed, representing full scope of OU global opportunities
• Support training and supervision of OGO Peer Advisors as needed
• Maintain ISA and TEAN webpage hosted on OGO's website

Recruitment

• Meet and exceed annual sales goals and targets in order to maximize revenue growth
• Identify new prospects at Ohio University by connecting and building relationships with university partners including Office of Global Opportunities staff, faculty, and other administrators
• Develop a comprehensive awareness and understanding of WorldStrides' relationship with Ohio University, including the needs, pain points, and priorities of the students, staff, and faculty around education abroad
• Assist with management of WorldStrides programs within Ohio University's portfolio, including projects such as curricular mapping and identifying featured programs
• Assist in the development and implementation of a strategic plan to increase partner engagement through the development of collaborative initiatives that help realize Ohio University objectives and growth for WorldStrides
• Plan and carry out recruitment and retention events such as tabling, application support hours, and alumni panels.
• Assist with supervising undergraduate student Global Ambassadors at Ohio University
• Utilize and maintain WorldStrides CRM database systems, effectively managing the sales process
• Student lead generation and OGO advisor support, aiming to foster exceptional service to our partners at Ohio University
• Design and host student-facing activities, faculty meetings, and other outreach activities as needed to achieve goals
• Champion WorldStrides programs at study abroad events, pre-departure orientations, and other institutional engagements
• Follow standards of best practices laid out by bodies that support education abroad
• Report on enrollment, trends, opportunities, and projects to WorldStrides colleagues and leadership
• Maintain detailed records of all activities
• Support WorldStrides internal teams and external university partners in the region as needed

Physical Conditions and Nature of Work:

Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions. Nature of work is primarily sedentary: walking (1-2 hours daily), standing (1 hour daily), and light lifting (0 - 15lbs); no environmental hazards indicated for this classification.

Expected Hours of Work:

The employee must be available during regular business hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST, Monday - Friday unless otherwise specified by the Manager, Department head, or Human Resources. Flexible as needed with work hours to accommodate international time differences and seasonal shifts. Ability to travel domestically and internationally (current passport or ability to obtain one)

Special Conditions or Requirements:

• Must be willing to submit to a criminal and Motor Vehicle background check
• Must be willing to submit to E-Verify
• Must possess a valid government issued Driver's License or Identification Card
• Must maintain a driving record consistent with insurance industry standards in order to operate a company vehicle
• Must be willing to obtain and/or maintain a valid passport

Work Perks

• Fun & driven environment.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, accidental death and dismemberment, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance, FSA healthcare, FSA dependent care, HSA with employer contribution, and generous 401k match.
• 10 paid floating corporate holidays, 1 paid volunteer day & up to 25 PTO days to start - accrue up to 28 over 3 years, 4 mental health days, and 5 bereavement days.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually or $1000 towards professional certification annually.
• Opportunities for paid and discounted travel.
• Flexible work schedule providing on-site, remote, and virtual office opportunities.
• Encouraged participation in our Employee Resource Groups and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion council.
• Fitness Center and cafe onsite at select locations.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental, Caregiver, and Disability leave.
• Team Member Discount Program

WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides` is committed to building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

WorldStrides will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Study Abroad or other international travel
• Public speaking, networking, relationship building
• Master's degree in a related field (preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in the field of internal education (preferred)
• Residence in Athens, Ohio, and ability to work on-campus at Ohio University
• Demonstrated experience in a multicultural setting
• Highly organized and strong time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and desire to learn new aspects of the International Education field
• Project management experience with ability to partner across teams
• 1-2 years proven ability to work effectively under minimal supervision