Katie Saibara

Experience

1. Assistant Director of International Study

   Wellesley College

   Dec 2021 — Present · Wellesley, MA, US

   Advise 350+ students in all aspects of studying abroad per year from selecting a program, preparing for departure, and re-entry back to Wellesley- Primary advisor for applying to Oxford and Cambridge, DEI abroad concerns, outbound visa guidance, sustainability efforts, and identifying internal and external scholarships and other sources of funding- Manage inbound and outbound international and domestic bilateral exchange partnerships- Facilitate 40+ workshops, info sessions, and events per year to promote study abroad across campus - Oversee credit equivalencies and transfer of credit from institutions abroad - Work closely with Student Financial Services in communicating financial aid policy, procedure, and financial clearance process for all outbound students- Collaborate with Student Life, academic department, and other colleagues to provide targeted outreach and support to students underrepresented in study abroad- Design digital and print marketing and publicity collateral in accordance with strategic goals - Manage office websites and social media accounts in collaboration with relevant partners- Supervise team of 1-2 student assistants and 5-6 Study Abroad Ambassadors in promoting study abroad to to constituencies across campus- Campus involvement: Administrative Staff Diversity Committee and Wellesley-Yenching Fellowship Search Committee- Professional involvement: Forum for Education Abroad Conference Committee (2024), Gilman Scholarship Panelist (20••••24)

Education

• Wellesley College

  B.A., East Asian Studies

• Harvard Graduate School of Education

  Ed.M., International Education Policy