Texas State University Hiring for Director, Education Abroad at San Marcos Full Time

Posting Number:

2024251

Posting/Functional Title:

Director, Education Abroad

University Pay Plan Title:

Dir, International Affairs

Location:

San Marcos

Department:

International Affairs

Recruitment Type:

Open to All

Job Type:

Full-Time

Monthly Salary:

$6,666.66

Job Category :

Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum (1) year experience in advising study abroad
• Minimum of a semester studying, working or living outside of the U.S.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and shift priorities
• Highly motivated, energetic individual
• Demonstrated ability in partnership building
• Ability and willingness to travel, if needed
• Ability to work nights and weekends, as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Affiliations with The Forum and/or NAFSA.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Associate VP for International Affairs, the Director of Education Abroad is responsible for the management and administration of office operations. This position works collaboratively to develop rigorous, diverse and meaningful academic and experiential global opportunities that complement the university’s extensive portfolio of international programs, while building relationships globally, developing policies/procedures, and manages a team of professionals.

Job Duties:

• Oversees and promotes a diverse portfolio of education abroad opportunities.
• Manages day-to-day operations of the Education Abroad office, ensuring all university students and faculty receive outstanding services through continuous evaluation of the performance of the unit, and by identifying areas of potential modifications and improvements.
• Assesses strategic risks.
• Develops and implements effective education abroad policies and procedures ensuring institutional compliance with all applicable institutional, state and federal regulations including but not limited to academic, budgeting and travel. Promotes best practices in education abroad curriculum design, assessment, and integration with academic programs.
• Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of the Education Abroad staff. Collaborates with the Education Abroad team to advise and train both internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversees the fiscal integrity of the education abroad program budgets.
• Maintains effective, collaborative working relationships with other university stakeholders such as Student Business Services, Financial Aid and Scholarships, Travel, Procurement, and Risk Management to help resolve issues affecting education abroad programs.
• In collaboration with other university units, implements health and safety protocols and resources including education abroad emergency preparedness and response plans.
• Serves as first responder to program related emergencies or perceived crises abroad.
• Reviews agreements and addendums in collaboration with other stakeholders.
• Negotiates educational abroad program costs with international university partners and third-party providers, ensuring affordable program while maintaining university standards.
• Generates multiple Education Abroad program reports, including annual evaluation.
• Ensures comprehensive data management and demonstrates experience with related technologies for education abroad. Implements data-driven solutions for continuous improvement of all administrative aspects of education abroad.
• Oversees the multiple systems in place and promotes training for all users, including faculty, administrators and support staff, which includes the faculty leader training and communication of policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Open Date:

01/08/2024

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight):

01/19/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Normal Work Days:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start:

8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End:

5:00PM

Posting Notices:

You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application.

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State? :

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/45128