Field Office Coordinator
Semester at Sea
Voyage: 2013 May/Summer
General Responsibilities: Responsible for operation of the shipboard Field Office, including knowledge of field programs in each port. Conduct on board sales of field practica. Coordinate with Tour Agents and hosts in each port. Monitor Field Program changes. Work closely with faculty in implementation of their field practica (FDPs) Supervise assigned Work-Study Students. This position involves extensive use of a computerized database.
All staff members report to the Executive Dean, who maintains overall administrative authority over the program during the course of the voyage. As a staff member, you are responsible for the day to day activities associated with your particular position as outlined in the job description. In addition to regularly assigned duties, you will be expected to be an integral part of the shipboard community which includes attendance in the interdisciplinary Global Studies course and other onboard educational and social activities, as your work schedule permits. Some staff may be asked to serve on a limited number of in-port activities as official representatives of Semester at Sea and as trip leaders on any of the Field Trips.
The Institute for Shipboard Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Minimum Qualifications: - Master's Degree and/or previous Semester at Sea staff experience required.
- Minimum five years professional experience in administration and supervision.
- Professional experience working in an academic environment with faculty.
- Computer/data processing experience is required.
Position Type: Staff Position
Please visit the voyage section of our homepage at http://www.semesteratsea.org/voyages/overview/upcoming-voyages.php to get detailed information on Voyage Dates and Port Itineraries.
General Responsibilities: Responsible for operation of the shipboard Field Office, including knowledge of field programs in each port. Conduct on board sales of field practica. Coordinate with Tour Agents and hosts in each port. Monitor Field Program changes. Work closely with faculty in implementation of their field practica (FDPs) Supervise assigned Work-Study Students. This position involves extensive use of a computerized database.
All staff members report to the Executive Dean, who maintains overall administrative authority over the program during the course of the voyage. As a staff member, you are responsible for the day to day activities associated with your particular position as outlined in the job description. In addition to regularly assigned duties, you will be expected to be an integral part of the shipboard community which includes attendance in the interdisciplinary Global Studies course and other onboard educational and social activities, as your work schedule permits. Some staff may be asked to serve on a limited number of in-port activities as official representatives of Semester at Sea and as trip leaders on any of the Field Trips.
The Institute for Shipboard Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Minimum Qualifications: - Master's Degree and/or previous Semester at Sea staff experience required.
- Minimum five years professional experience in administration and supervision.
- Professional experience working in an academic environment with faculty.
- Computer/data processing experience is required.
Position Type: Staff Position
Please visit the voyage section of our homepage at http://www.semesteratsea.org/voyages/overview/upcoming-voyages.php to get detailed information on Voyage Dates and Port Itineraries.
