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We offer guidance and support to those with a globally mobile lifestyle, as they navigate their global relocation and transitions before, during, and after moving abroad or 'back home'. Through tried and tested programs and approaches, including Adapt & Succeed, TCKTraining, and Positive Psychology, we are trained and prepared to guide and support your global journey with a focus on your personal needs and well-being. We offer training, guidance, coaching, and assistance for global living and learning, Danish cultural transition support, expat coaching, partner support, international education and career counseling, intercultural training, and consulting for schools, companies, and organizations.

•Educating, guiding, and engaging Third-Culture Kids located across the Globe through different club activities and offerings to aid in their transitions, learning, development, well-being, and community-building through virtual programming•Collaborating with organizational leadership for the design and development of club activities •Consulted with the organizational leadership regarding the development of organizational processes, procedures, and offerings

•Academic, career, cross-cultural communication, international programs, and intercultural training and program development and implementation •International relations between educational institutions, schools, organizations, companies and governments•Development and planning of cultural, educational, international, and social activities and programs •Strategic and project planning in the areas of international education, international talent attraction, and cross-cultural transitions advising and services•Counseling and guiding students and families through the academic planning and opportunities for college and university applications to find the best fit for academic, career,and personal development•Advocacy, planning, and promotion of student development and well-being through advising and programs, to support students and create an environment in which they may thrive•Development and delivery of presentations to promote and raise the awareness and value of international education opportunities, admission procedures, testing requirements, essay writing, academic planning, and cross-cultural communication•Networking and collaborating with colleges, universities, associations, and organizations to be current with admission requirements and procedures, institutional offerings, national policies, trends, and best practices•Supporting students, individuals, and families in their personal and cultural transitions to starting higher education and international relocation•Helping higher education institutions, companies, and organizations connect with and select motivated and talented internationals•Editing and creation of brochure and website content and design for domestic and international audiences

•Developed, planned, and executed social, cultural and academic activities and programs for students•Actively participated as a member of the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) for the well-being of internationals in the university community•Served as a Facilitator for the KAUST Academic Acculturation Workshops for new students•Advised students about academic, career, and personal matters, including KAUST-wide services •Represented KAUST at Global networking events, international conferences, and recruitment activities •Collaborated with key stakeholders to promote and market KAUST offerings internationally•Participated in the KAUST Global Branding task force to make recommendations for future branding activities•Created, developed, and trained volunteer ambassadors to assist with recruitment and retention efforts •Established and maintained communication with prospective students, as well as global partners•Contributed to the design of brochures and delivered presentations to promote and raise the profile of KAUST•Facilitated faculty recruitment logistics, interview and selection processes, and guiding prospective faculty in the process and hosting their visits•Assessed and benchmarked international mobility, recruitment, and retention trends and best practices•Supported international newcomers and existing community members pre- and post-arrival, in their acclimation to the university, and integration into the great community and living in Saudi Arabia•Reviewed and assessed applications for visiting research students and their fit for our recruitment priorities•Evaluated and made recommendations for recruitment planning and activities •Maintained follow-up and briefing reports to the Division leadership on recruitment activities progress

•Oversaw all aspects of academic affairs for the Electrical Engineering Master’s and PhD students•Planned and coordinated the Electrical Engineering program and related activities•Coordinated with the Registrar’s Office, Admissions Office and other KAUST graduate program offices •Collaborated with the Graduate Affairs and Services to provide the necessary support for students •Assessed and benchmarked international mobility, recruitment, and retention trends and best practices•Supported international newcomers and existing community members pre- and post-arrival, in their acclimation to the university, and integration into the great community and living in Saudi Arabia•Advised students about academic, career and personal matters, including KAUST-wide services •Maintained and monitored enrollment records, assistantships, leave and student progress•Collaborated with key stakeholders to promote and market KAUST offerings locally and globally•Provided insight about international student recruitment best practices, while giving feedback for the development of brochures and website content and design•Planned and organized orientations, student workshops, receptions, information meetings and graduation events•Gathered and analyzed data, prepare reports, charts, and tables for distribution and presentation•Oversaw, planned, and administered faculty candidate visits to the university•Facilitated faculty recruitment logistics, interview and selection processes, and guiding prospective faculty in the process and hosting their visits

•Developed strategic initiatives to international student services and support > 3,500 international full-degree students (IFDS) •Built and maintained relationships with colleagues at CBS, around Denmark, and across the globe to develop services, and improve information for the recruitment, integration, and retention of international students, staff, and faculty•Managed 3 interns, 4 team leaders, and 60+ volunteer International Student Ambassadors (ISA) and their efforts to service and support IFDS•Coordinated a team of employees from CBS International, Admissions, Study Administration, and Student Guidance Services for the further development and implementation of international services for IFDS•Advised international students regarding administrative, cultural, and practical matters for their relocation, transition, and integration to Copenhagen Business School, Copenhagen, and Denmark•Implemented and coordinated International Education Week activities, with support from the ISAs•Represented CBS and coordinated the efforts of the CBS Youth Goodwill Ambassador group in collaboration with Copenhagen Capacity, Dansk Industri, Copenhagen and Frederiksberg Municipalities•Coordinated the CEMS International Business School Tour promotional activities for CBS •Promoted CBS full-degree and international program opportunities to students locally and globally•Collaborated and coordinated with the CBS Admissions Office and Student Guidance Servicesfor the administration of international student recruitment, advising, and admissions •Communicated with and counseled prospective students about academic, cultural, and social offerings •Created, reviewed, and updated promotional materials and relevant websites •Writing reports, making presentations, and resolving complex matters related to marketing CBS, student recruitment, and international services

•Promoted CBS full-degree and international program opportunities to students locally and globally•Built and maintained relationships with colleagues at CBS, across Denmark and others around the world•Collaborated and coordinated with the CBS Admissions Office and Student Guidance Servicesfor the administration of international student recruitment, advising, and admissions •Communicated with and advised prospective students about academic, cultural and social offerings•Counseled admitted international students regarding administrative, cultural, and practical matters for their relocation, transition, and integration to Copenhagen Business School, Copenhagen, and Denmark•Created, reviewed, and updated promotional materials and relevant websites •Regularly carried out responsibilities of the Director including writing reports, making presentations, and resolving complex matters related to marketing CBS, student recruitment, and international services

•Oversaw all aspects of ISUP, with daily operational responsibility for over 1300 students and 40 faculty•Developed and executed the Summer University together with the International Office and Academic Directors •Collaborated with the CBS Electives Secretariat for administration of course related matters •Assisted with review and selection of courses for ISUP course catalogue•Created and implemented outreach activities to meet the enrollment goals for ISUP students•Reviewed and updated existing print and on-line communications •Promoted CBS and ISUP to local and international faculty to invite course proposals•Assisted, advised, and administered international faculty employment, housing, cultural, academic training, social programming, evaluation, and payment matters•Counseled admitted international students and faculty regarding administrative, cultural, and practical matters for their relocation, transition, and integration to Copenhagen Business School, Copenhagen, and Denmark•Oversaw ISUP budget inclusive of tuition and other income, as well as faculty employment and expenses•Built and maintained relationships with colleagues at CBS, across Denmark and others around the world•Communicated with and counseled prospective students via email, phone, and in person •Made admission decisions directly related to CBS and ISUP’s mission and directive

•Developed and executed recruitment activities to meet the enrollment goals for international students•Built and maintained relationships with overseas high school counselors and educational advisors •Advised, counseled, and made presentations to prospective students and families•Developed international recruitment travel and budget proposals, taking into consideration Indiana University priorities, trends in international student flow, and available recruitment opportunities •Discussed educational trends with US Embassy, Ministry of Education, and EducationUSA officials located outside the United States from where we were recruiting students•Traveled extensively throughout Asia and Latin America to promote Indiana University •Assisted the Office of International Services with International Student Orientation pre- and post-arrival to aid in the preparation, transition, integration, and retention of international bachelor's, master's and doctoral students•Created, developed and trained members of the international student volunteer group, RISE, to assist the Office of International Admissions with recruitment, transition, engagement, and retention activities•Made admission decisions directly related to Indiana University’s mission and directive•Assisted and advised Indiana University academic and service units in the promotion of their programs •Created new promotional materials, as well as reviewed and updated existing publications and the website

•Instructed students in a series of class meetings to prepare them for their cultural adjustment while abroad teaching•Advised students about program options, different cultures, and country selection with the Project options in Australia, China, Costa Rica, England, India, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Scotland, Spain, Russia, and Wales•Assisted with the review of student applications for their student teaching semester •Provided guidance and counseling to students during their preparation for their international experiences and while they were living overseas•Communicated regularly with students about coursework and project participation•Graded students’ written assignments, interviews, and field performance, while also offering feedback•Constructed displays, Power Point presentations, and other recruitment materials•Updated and created Project materials, including student handouts, articles, and course materials•Created and compiled surveys and evaluative data

•Coordinated the day-to-day administration for 41 undergraduate and graduate exchange programs, with an average of 125 incoming international students per year•Reviewed and negotiated contracts and agreements with international partner institutions •Provided incoming exchange students with cultural transition support, personal advising, course registration, and advising placements•Advised and selected 400 Penn State students annually regarding international program offerings, country aspects, and cultural considerations•Designed and provided orientation sessions, materials, and support for selected study-abroad participants before leaving and during their international living and learning experiences•Led cross-cultural communication training for university students•Planned, coordinated, and executed the annual Study Abroad Fair with academic programs to inspire and inform university students about the more than 100 program overseas study opportunities •Developed a peer advising program, selection process, and regular training sessions for 25+ student peer advisers and returning study abroad participants•Supervised peer advising graduate intern, student coordinator, and 25+ peer advisers daily•Conducted visits to study abroad locations in Spain to evaluate facilities, staff, and academic structure•Collaborated with the Promotions and Outreach Adviser to integrate peer advisers into promotional events •Prepared materials and correspondence for exchange partner institutions and international students regarding pre-arrival preparation, transition to the university, and living in the US together with the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) •Partnered with the Director of the International Students and Scholars Office to welcome more than 1,000 new international students each year

•Facilitated Department of Student Life Orientation sessions during Fall Welcome•Advised the Freshman and Senior Class Councils in meetings, programs, expenditures and event planning of social and educational activities such as the Charity Bowl, Senior Reception, and the Battle of the Bands•Coordinated the selection process and appearances of Michigan State University’s Homecoming Court 2000•Planned and implemented the annual Student Organization Fair with over 100 student organizations

•Coordinated global and multicultural ShockWaves initiatives and activities targeted to educate and prepare faculty, staff and students of the university to communicate across cultures•Developed live simulations to foster and encourage cross-cultural communication and learning•Debriefed cross-cultural simulation trainings to enhance understanding and growth among participants

•Responsible for staff selection, training, support, mentoring and supervision for 24 resident assistants •Provided diversity training, program planning resources, as well as personal and academic support for 24 resident assistants as well as 1,000 building residents •Created community programming, maintained a positive community environment and provided crisis response to the student and residential community of 1,000 residents •Collaborated with resident assistants to deliver floor and building social and educational activities