Assistant Director, Education Abroad

Assistant Director, Education Abroad

Hiring Department : Texas Global

Position Open To : All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours : 40

FLSA Status : Exempt

Earliest Start Date : Immediately

Position Duration : Expected to Continue

Location : UT Main Campus

The University's 19 colleges and schools enroll over 53,000 students and rank among the top 10 public universities in the U.S. Texas Global is the university's global engagement arm and a recognized leader in international education, based on the success of the programs we deliver and the number of individuals we support. We serve more than 9,000 international students and scholars, as well as more than 4,600 students on education abroad programs annually.

Your skills will make a difference. You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of faculty and staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin.

UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to :

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs : Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

Purpose

Provide leadership to the Faculty-Led modality team and Sciences academic cluster, which advances the mission and vision of Texas Global in collaboration with academic departments and international partners to support innovative programming and exceptional student services. Ensure that the core functions of the team are carried out effectively.

Responsibilities

Faculty-Led Modality Leadership and Operational Oversight

Faculty-Led Program Development and Implementation

Sciences Academic Cluster Leadership

Education Abroad Leadership

Required Qualifications

A bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant experience or a master's degree and five years of relevant experience are required. The candidate must demonstrate experience designing and implementing customized international programs led by university faculty, including assessment, budgeting, and contracting. Experience conducting site visits and evaluating provider proposals for quality, risk, and value. Supervisory experience leading professional staff with proven ability to coach, assess performance, and develop work plans. The role requires expert project management across an annual academic / program cycle with multiple concurrent deadlines and stakeholders. Experience coordinating registration and course scheduling and integrating program coursework into degree plans. Demonstrated experience with program agreements, RFPs, and vendor management in collaboration with a central contracts office. Advanced knowledge of risk and safety practices and policies