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Job Title
Program Coordinator
Department International Affairs | Administration
Job Overview The Program Coordinator supports the Director of Fulbright Scholar and Fulbright-Hays Programs in the Office of International Affairs with the administration of international grants and fellowships. This role focuses primarily on the U.S. Fulbright and Fulbright-Hays graduate student programs and the Fulbright Visiting Student and Scholar Program, which brings international academics to Ohio State. The coordinator will assist in cultivating and maintaining a Fulbright-friendly culture on campus by building collaborative relationships with faculty, department chairs, and other internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include promoting Fulbright programs, recruiting applicants, and providing comprehensive guidance throughout the grant‑writing and application process, particularly as part of graduate student advising.
Responsibilities
Serve as a central clearinghouse for all Fulbright activities on campus.
Organize Fulbright Week, manage program publicity, and coordinate meetings, workshops, presentations, and outreach efforts.
Collaborate closely with the Undergraduate Fellowship Office and the Graduate School to ensure accurate fee authorizations and address stipend-related issues for fellows.
Maintain Fulbright awardee databases, compile statistical information, and prepare standard and special reports, studies, summaries, and analyses as needed.
Promote Fulbright programs and recruit applicants, providing guidance during the grant‑writing and application process.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum four years of related work experience, preferably in higher education.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum four to five years of related work experience, preferably in higher education.
Background in academic advising, fellowship coaching, research, or a related field.
Proven ability to:
Manage complex projects and meet deadlines.
Deliver excellent customer service.
Communicate effectively with diverse groups (faculty, students, government agencies, university administration).
Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, and Adobe programs.
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree and/or international experience.
Knowledge of a foreign language (preferred).
History of success with competitive fellowships.
Experience working in a global context with international partners and institutions.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Understanding trends and opportunities in international education.
Familiarity with global higher education systems and pedagogical models.
Knowledge of competitive global fellowships and their processes (strongly preferred).
Additional Information Applicants are required to submit both a cover letter and a resume to be considered for this opportunity.
The targeted hiring range for this position is $51,500–$67,250. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.
Location: Enarson Classroom Building (0072).
Position type: Term (Fixed Term).
Scheduled hours: 40 per week.
Shift: First Shift.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. The university is an equal‑opportunity employer, including veterans and persons with disabilities. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, holds them to equal standards and provides equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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Department International Affairs | Administration
Job Overview The Program Coordinator supports the Director of Fulbright Scholar and Fulbright-Hays Programs in the Office of International Affairs with the administration of international grants and fellowships. This role focuses primarily on the U.S. Fulbright and Fulbright-Hays graduate student programs and the Fulbright Visiting Student and Scholar Program, which brings international academics to Ohio State. The coordinator will assist in cultivating and maintaining a Fulbright-friendly culture on campus by building collaborative relationships with faculty, department chairs, and other internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include promoting Fulbright programs, recruiting applicants, and providing comprehensive guidance throughout the grant‑writing and application process, particularly as part of graduate student advising.
Responsibilities
Serve as a central clearinghouse for all Fulbright activities on campus.
Organize Fulbright Week, manage program publicity, and coordinate meetings, workshops, presentations, and outreach efforts.
Collaborate closely with the Undergraduate Fellowship Office and the Graduate School to ensure accurate fee authorizations and address stipend-related issues for fellows.
Maintain Fulbright awardee databases, compile statistical information, and prepare standard and special reports, studies, summaries, and analyses as needed.
Promote Fulbright programs and recruit applicants, providing guidance during the grant‑writing and application process.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum four years of related work experience, preferably in higher education.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum four to five years of related work experience, preferably in higher education.
Background in academic advising, fellowship coaching, research, or a related field.
Proven ability to:
Manage complex projects and meet deadlines.
Deliver excellent customer service.
Communicate effectively with diverse groups (faculty, students, government agencies, university administration).
Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, and Adobe programs.
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree and/or international experience.
Knowledge of a foreign language (preferred).
History of success with competitive fellowships.
Experience working in a global context with international partners and institutions.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Understanding trends and opportunities in international education.
Familiarity with global higher education systems and pedagogical models.
Knowledge of competitive global fellowships and their processes (strongly preferred).
Additional Information Applicants are required to submit both a cover letter and a resume to be considered for this opportunity.
The targeted hiring range for this position is $51,500–$67,250. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.
Location: Enarson Classroom Building (0072).
Position type: Term (Fixed Term).
Scheduled hours: 40 per week.
Shift: First Shift.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. The university is an equal‑opportunity employer, including veterans and persons with disabilities. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, holds them to equal standards and provides equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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