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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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International Program Coordinator
FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 18168 Salary Grade: BD1
Approved: August 19, 2005 Last Revised: December 02, 2019

Purpose:
 

Under direction of the International Program Manager, this position is responsible for coordinating the City of Austin’s participation in international programs.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Assists in developing and maintaining written guidelines and programming for International visitors and businesses interested in international work.
  2. Provides assistance to appropriate organizations and individuals, under the direction of the International Program Manager, to assist them in hosting international delegations and other activities that foster economic development exchange.
  3. Assist the International Program Manager in providing protocol services to appropriate organizations and individuals.
  4. Serves as an events coordinator, under the direction of and with the approval of the International Program Manager, for international seminars, workshops and presentations held in conjunction with the International Center of Austin.
  5. Prepares and delivers workshops, classes and/or short presentations on appropriate international topics to the general public.
  6. Provides and/or oversees, as appropriate, the provision of administrative assistance and support for the International Program.
  7. Coordinates, in conjunction with the International Program Manager, travel arrangements for city officials traveling abroad.
  8. Researches information as requested and/or needed.
  9. Writes informational reports.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of international protocol requirements.
  • Knowledge of general office management procedures.
  • Knowledge of international affairs and international business procedures.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
  • Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Ability to manage diverse relationships with various communities.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
 

Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, International Affairs or related degree and three (3) years of related experience.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 

None

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.