The Office of International Affairs (OIA) seeks a Fulbright Program Coordinator (FPC) for the Teachers College Fulbright U.S. Student Program for summer 2022.
BACKGROUND
Established in March 2008, OIA is responsible for liaising between Teachers College (TC) and international constituencies; overseeing the Fulbright U.S. Student program; and managing the day-to-day administration of international information and communication. The Fulbright Program is the flagship international exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government, offering opportunities for U.S. students, teachers, professionals, and scholars to study, teach, lecture, and conduct research in more than 160 countries; as well as opportunities for their foreign counterparts to engage in similar activities in the United States.
BASIC FUNCTION
The FPC will serve as the point of contact for inquiries related to the Fulbright U.S. Student program and will coordinate events and the review process for the 2023-2024 application cycle. This will include designing and delivering information sessions, applicant workshops and alumni panels; regularly updating the OIA Fulbright webpage; and drafting and editing promotional materials. The FPC will also be tasked with organizing the College’s Faculty Review Committee (FRC). This position is remote with the possibility of renewal in AY22-23 depending on funding and availability.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should apply via the TC Careers page. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews will begin thereafter. Only those applicants whose qualifications align best with the job description will be contacted via email for an interview.
The anticipated start date is May 23, 2022. Please contact OIA (internationalaffairs@tc.columbia.edu), if you have any questions.
Funded by OIA, the International Travel Grant (ITG) for Teachers College students engaging in academic activities abroad is intended to support travel-related expenses for conducting research, fulfilling internships, presenting at conferences, or participating in other academic activities outside of the United States.
Through this initiative, OIA awards up to four grants of $500 once in the fall and once in the spring semester. Applications will be accepted for future travel only. Applications for travel completed before the award notification date are not eligible.
Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, transportation, accommodation and supplies. Award recipients will be required to submit a summary report of their research or other activities following completion of their trip. OIA may publish reports on the OIA website or invite award recipients to present their work at a student forum.
Students are eligible to apply for the travel grant only once per academic year. In addition, grant applicants must be:
*Exact dates will be announced at the beginning of each semester.
Applicants must submit all of the items listed below via the Google application form. Documents should be uploaded as PDF attachments only.
*Documentation is not required but is strongly encouraged.