Director, International Programs

Job Description :

Description of Duties and Task s

1) Facilitates development and implementation of policies and procedures for study abroad, international education, and exchange programs.

2) Facilitates and acts as primary point-of-contact for approved visiting international groups.

3) Directs the International Programs Office including program planning, development, expansion, and oversight of budgets.

4) Hires, supervises, trains, and evaluates International Program staff.

5) Coordinates and facilitates faculty and student "study abroad" programs.

6) Identifies and prepares grant funded proposals for international initiatives.

7) Coordinates and facilitates student / faculty agreements with selected foreign colleges and universities.

8) Evaluates current International education program curriculum; facilitates the development and integration of courses into the general curriculum.

9) Establishes and maintains professional networks with related local, state, national, and international organizations and agencies.

10) Facilitates internal and external marketing and program information.

11) Collaborates with representatives from foreign colleges, universities, and organizations for special projects or programs as required.

Knowledge

• Current issues and best practices relating to international education.
• International program planning and development.
• International education program curriculum.
• Study abroad and exchange programs.
• Supervisory principles, practices, and methods.
• US and international higher education systems.

Skills

• Maintaining an established work schedule, with flexibility as required.
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy, and working with individuals from different cultures.
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Identifying and preparing grant funded proposals in relation to international initiatives.
• Facilitating articulation agreements and study abroad programs.
• Collaborating and networking with representatives from foreign educational institutions and organizations.
• Making professional public presentations.
• Preparing budgets and monitoring the disbursement of funds.
• Effectively supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority.
• Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Technology Skills

Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, project management, and presentation software.

Required Work Experience

Three years related work experience including one year supervisory experience. Education cannot be substituted for supervisory experience.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience living or working internationally.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a standard office or similar environment.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Occasional lifting of objects up to 10 pounds.

Safety

Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Salary Range

$73,896 - $92,370

Number of Openings :

Job Posting Close Date :

July 10, 2024