Committee: Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EA KC)
Position: Content Coordinator, Funding for Education Abroad
Term Dates: Two-year term, renewable once (maximum of 4 years)
The Content Coordinator, Funding for Education Abroad, is responsible for monitoring issues affecting federal financial aid, scholarships, and other funding education abroad. The Content Coordinator serves on the EAKC leadership team and also chairs the Funding Education Abroad subcommittee, charged with identifying government-related practices and procedures for financial aid, scholarships, grants and other opportunities that affect U.S. students who study abroad and then sharing that knowledge with the education abroad community.
Position updated August 2024
NAFSA is not currently accepting applications for this position. Visit NAFSA Volunteer Leadership to learn about available opportunities.
Major Functions and Responsibilities
Within the framework of NAFSA’s Strategic Plan, this position will:
- Lead the Funding for Education Abroad subcommittee to achieve the goals as outlined in the EAKC annual work plan and within the parameters of the identified in the Charge to the subcommittee. Organize subcommittee meetings as necessary to review goals and facilitate projects.
- Identify and monitor federal financial aid policies that affect the field of education abroad
- Curate content for NAFSA web pages on funding and financial aid for education abroad ensure information is relevant and current.
- Encourage and facilitate the inclusion of sessions, posters, or workshops on financial aid and funding for education abroad at regional and annual conferences. Develop and present sessions as appropriate when possible and appropriate.
- Participate actively in the EAKC Network by prompting or responding to discussions on financial aid for education abroad. Act as a resource for colleagues with questions and concerns throughout the year.
- Collaborate with the subcommittee chair and NAFSA staff partner to achieve these goals.
Sample Projects
In recent years, the subcommittee chairs has contributed to projects such as:
- Annual and regional conference presentations and dialogues on financial aid for education abroad
- Online information sessions on financial aid for education abroad
- Advocacy with the US Department of Education and Veterans Affairs to clarify policies and procedures on financial aid, in coordination with NAFSA staff partner
- A resource on Funding Models for Education Abroad Operations
- Updates to the web pages on Financial Aid for Education Abroad
Commitment
- Prepare for and attend meetings throughout the year. Most meetings are virtual.
- Prepare for and lead subcommittee meetings throughout the year. Most meetings are virtual.
- Assure NAFSA membership through the length of the leadership term
- Serve a two-year term, renewable once for a maximum of four years.
- Foster an inclusive environment in alignment with the NAFSA Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Qualifications
- Knowledge of financial aid regulations affecting students from U.S. institutions of higher education who are studying abroad
- Ability to communicate with colleagues and government officials in a collegial and diplomatic fashion
- Demonstrated expertise in education abroad and an understanding of the needs of the field in practice areas related to US student visa procedures
- Willingness to adopt organization-wide perspectives.
Benefits and appreciation
NAFSA appreciates its volunteer leaders with a strategy that develops, celebrates, and supports them throughout the year:
- Each year, leaders in this role receive complimentary access to two NAFSA e-learning courses, during quarter 1 and quarter 4.
- Leaders in this role are invited to an invite-only appreciation reception at the NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo.
- Leaders in this role are asked to attend online and onsite leadership community gatherings throughout the year, with themes focused on the NAFSA International Education Professional Competencies 2.0.
- Leaders in this role are recognized with special signage at the NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo.
