Assistant Director for Education Abroad

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States

Updated: about 15 hours ago
Location: Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 26 Apr 2024

Position Information
General Information


Position Number 007813
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Working Title Assistant Director for Education Abroad
Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year 12
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hours per week 40
FLSA Status Exempt
Division Academic Affairs
Department International Programs (Adm)
Work Location CHHS 256C
Salary Range $51,285 - $63,000
Primary Purpose of Department
To establish, encourage, and promote education abroad opportunities to all UNC Charlotte students and to the community.
Primary Purpose of Position
The Assistant Director for Education Abroad assists the Director and Associate Director in the oversight of daily operations in the Office of Education Abroad, exchange and affiliate program student advising, new exchange and affiliate program development and implementation, updating and implementing pre-departure and re-entry orientations for students, contributing to the unit’s risk management, expanding the number and diversity of students participating in study abroad opportunities, campus outreach and training.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
Major Duties and Responsibilities
  • Serve as the advising practices manager for education abroad programs, research and remain well informed about the many program opportunities available to our students, including study abroad, internship, work, and volunteer options; work closely and maintain appropriate relationships with faculty and academic advisers and collaborate with the Director of the office in developing and implementing strategic approaches to promoting and supporting exchange and affiliate partner relationships.
  • Meet with academic departments and advising units to conduct annual program review and evaluation.
  • Oversee planning and implementation of pre-departure orientations, re-entry and scholarship programs. Organize the bi-annual Education Abroad Fairs, the annual Photo Contest, and other promotional and informational events.
  • Administer the application and registration procedures for designated exchange, affiliated, and direct enroll programs.
  • Contribute to the maintenance and development of web based information and material associated with study abroad programs such as the office website, database system maintenance, and creating recruitment and advising literature for designated programs.
  • Process grades and coursework records for non-faculty-led programs.
  • Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education/Experience
  • Master’s degree required in International Education, Higher Education, or related field.
  • Minimum of one year professional experience working in a study abroad office.
  • One year supervisory experience in international higher education.
  • Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and communication skills.
  • Experience in student and academic advising.
  • Must be willing to travel, work evenings, and weekends when necessary.
  • Experience as a for-credit, semester or year-long study abroad participant.
  • Knowledge of study abroad programs and experience managing or developing study abroad programs.
  • Excellent computer skills, experience with comprehensive data management software a plus.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate for this position would:
  • Possess a high level of professionalism and work well in a demanding, dynamic job environment;
  • Pay close attention to detail and be well-organized and exhibit the initiative and spontaneous energy of a good customer service professional in an academic setting;
  • Exhibit strong problem solving skills and be highly task-oriented, and
  • Have a strong commitment to the field of international education or active involvement in international educational associations such as NAFSA, NCAIE, CIEE, Forum on Education Abroad, etc.
  • Demonstrated leadership through broad institutional outreach
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to Applicants
  • UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits
  • The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.
Posting Open Date 03/26/2024
Posting Close Date 04/26/2024
Open Until Filled No
Proposed Hire Date 06/03/2024
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