Assistant Director of Education Abroad
University of Vermont

Job Info

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Advertising/Posting Title:

Assistant Director of Education Abroad

Diversity Statement:

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are required to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

Posting Summary:

As a member of the OIE leadership team, provide leadership and strategic direction for the semester and summer study abroad operations at the University of Vermont and collaborate with director and Office of International Education Staff for broader integration of outbound international education experiences for UVM students through system integrations, partnership management, administrative leadership, data management and analysis. Lead the study abroad advising team, including work distribution, supervision and evaluation of advising staff. In collaboration with Office of International Education staff and campus partners, develop and implement a robust advising and operational structure for students moving through the study abroad process. Represent UVM's study abroad work internally and externally including in program development and administration and risk management work. Manage TerraDotta database and workflows.

The Assistant Director for Education Abroad leads, supervises and develops a team of professional staff who advise students and coordinate semester and summer study abroad participation. This position reports to the Director of the Office of International Education, which houses education abroad, UVM faculty-led international coursework, and international student, scholar and employee services.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience):

Master's degree and five or more years of professional experience in higher education administration with progressively greater responsibilities in leadership, supervision, program management and evaluation, risk management, faculty engagement and budgeting (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

• 1+ year(s) of supervision experience.
• Emergency/crisis response experience.
• Exceptional planning, organization, and problem-solving skills at both a strategic and granular level.
• Experience collaborating with campus partners on strategic initiatives
• Exceptional communication skills - both written and verbal to a range of constituents.
• Ability to and experience with capturing and analyzing data.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Five or more years of experience in education abroad administration.
• Supervision experience of full-time professional staff.
• Second language proficiency and experience living, working, or studying abroad.
• Experience managing and implementing data and workflow systems.
• Experience responding to urgent or emergent health, safety and risk management situations abroad.
• Experience developing new programs and strengthening academic integration in existing programs.
• Active engagement in regional and/or national education abroad professional associations.

Anticipated Pay Range:

77,000-89,000

Other Information:

- Occasional extended/weekend hours required
- Probationary period of 6 months

Special Conditions:

A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Background Check required for this position

FLSA:

Exempt

Union Position:

No

Job Open Date:

11/25/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Title:

Student Success MG3 X

Posting Number:

S5405PO

Department:

International Educ Svcs Admin/30241

Position Number :

011724

Employee FTE :

1.00

Employee Term :

12

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