The University of Georgia Hiring for Assistant Director for Global Education at Athens Area Full Time

Posting Number:

S11053P

Working Title:

Assistant Director for Global Education

Department:

OGE-Global Education

About the University of Georgia:

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department:

The Office of Global Engagement consist of multiple offices offering services for International Initiatives, Global Education and risk management for international travelers, Immigration Services, International Centers Abroad, and Finance and Operations.

College/Unit/Department website:

globalengagement.uga.edu

Posting Type:

External

Retirement Plan:

TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time:

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information:

Normal hours are Monday – Friday 8am 5pm

Advertised Salary:

$70,000-$75,000; Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date:

09/21/2023

Open until filled:

Yes

Proposed Starting Date:

12/01/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants:

You must be prepared to pass a background check prior to beginning employment.

Location of Vacancy:

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement:

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]).

Classification Title:

Student Affairs Manager

FLSA:

Exempt

FTE:

1.00

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director for Global Education is a professional leadership position in the Global Education unit of the Office of Global Engagement at the University of Georgia.

The Assistant Director serves UGA students, faculty, staff, and administrators in matters related to education abroad. Responsibilities of the position include the creation of experiences, program promotion, managing student enrollment, contracts and agreements, and reporting to different stakeholders. Included in the portfolio of the Assistant Director is oversight over international independent experiences, special initiatives, and student learning outcomes assessment. The position focuses especially on promoting study abroad to underrepresented populations. The position also supports and supervises global education advisors as well as supervises graduate assistant and other student staff. In addition to providing support to the advising team, the Assistant Director assists with all student-facing programming, including advising services, pre-departure orientation, and re-entry programming. The Assistant Director serves on the office’s emergency response team and is a part of an on-call rotation system to respond to emergencies.

The Assistant Director for Global Education reports to the Director of Global Education. While the position asks for the Assistant Director to work autonomously and to be able to make decisions independently, it also necessitates maintaining full communication with the Director and to consult on unique situations as they arise, taking a strong team orientation to work responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

· Outstanding written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals at all levels and across a range of stakeholders, such as students, faculty, staff, administrators, and external agencies· Strong computer and presentation skills· Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail· Knowledge of and appreciation for a complex research university· Ability to conceive, plan, execute and assess projects, student learning outcomes, and program evaluation· Knowledge of programming and organizational strategies and their application in the higher education setting· Ability to lead and/or work effectively and collaboratively with teams on specific projects· Ability to delegate tasks to team members· Ability to manage multiple priorities· Knowledge of programming and organizational strategies and their application in the higher education setting
· Strong supervisor skills including ability to communicate effectively, skills in coaching and leadership, skills in time management, ability to delegate and, when needed, conflict resolution.· Experience living, working, or studying abroad· Strong independent judgment, planning, and decision-making skills· Ability and discipline to handle confidential and personal information with discretion

Physical Demands:

Mental Demands:
Confidentiality, Detailed Work, Multiple Concurrent Tasks, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, reading; judgment and analytical reasoning skills; Problem Solving, Constant Interruptions, interpersonal skills; attention to detail; stress; training; Extensive public contact. Patience, tactfulness and the ability to work in a high-volume office with competing tasks.

Physical Demands:
Attendance, Carrying, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Removing, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Grasp, Talk or Hear, Speaking, Writing, Sitting or standing for prolonged periods, Punctuality; Word processing.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?:

No

Is this a Position of Trust?:

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:

No

Does this position require a P-Card? :

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy:

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Advisement and Student Support:
Promotes global education with the goal of increasing the total number of students who study abroad on both long- and short-term programs, focusing on underrepresented populations. Interacts with academic departments to identify appropriate global experiences and promote major-specific opportunities for students.

Provides accurate information and developmental advising services to students regarding all aspects of global education experiences, including scholarship opportunities. Creates equitable advising practices that foster inclusive excellence within the advising team. Maintains and updates advising materials for specific underserved student populations. Expands outreach advising to underserved populations in coordination with the education abroad advising team. Explains and enforces policies.

Manages application approvals and ensures completion of application components including orientation, conduct review, and other requirements. Provides administrative support for outgoing education abroad applicants and coordinates course registration processes.

Contributes to the content development of student programming, including pre-departure orientation and re-entry initiatives, workshops, presentations, and programming on topics related to global education in general and about international independent experiences in particular. Organizes and leads student workshops and panels addressing cultural competence and inclusive excellence in partnership with colleagues across the university.

Supervises assigned Advisor, Graduate Assistant, other student personnel.

Percentage of time:

35

Duties/Responsibilities:

Independent Experiences and Special Initiatives:
This position is the main liaison between OGE and UGA academic departments or third-party entities which organize and support student global independent experiences (for example, internships, research, and job shadowing.). The position informs UGA departments and third-party providers of UGA policies regarding international travel and global independent experiences.

Facilitates establishment and management of international independent experiences, focusing on cohort for-credit opportunities, and organizes recruitment and placement efforts related to these experiences.

In consultation with the Director, identifies and facilitates implementation of special initiatives to further UGA internationalization and strategic plan goals. Supports curriculum integration initiatives as needed, including outreach to departments, development of materials, and research related to identifying overseas program and UGA curriculum fit. Oversees all aspects of global education certificates and classroom presentations.

Designs and conducts training for faculty and staff to promote independent international experiences and special initiatives. In consultation with the Director, provides issue resolution for unique situations encountered.

Supervises assigned Advisor, Graduate Assistant, other student personnel.

Percentage of time:

30

Duties/Responsibilities:

Administrative Support:
Provides education abroad administrative support to students, programs, and academic departments; acts as a liaison with student service offices. Coordinates with campus partners (Registrar’s Office, Bursar’s Office, Division of Academic Enhancement, Experiential Learning, Financial Aid, Student Engagement, and others), as needed.

Supervises assigned Advisor, Graduate Assistant, other student personnel.

Supports education abroad at UGA by conceiving, planning, executing and assessing projects, student learning outcomes, and program evaluations across all global education initiatives.Works with the core advising team and the Database Manager on tracking visitor flow and access to Global Education services.

Generates reports, including the annual Global Engagement Report, and updates program information.

Assists with the institutional and national scholarship processes.

Participates in meetings, workshops and/or trainings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.

Percentage of time:

10

Duties/Responsibilities:

Family and Parents Programming and Outreach:
Leads the office in developing resources and programming for parents or guardians of students participating in global education programs. Creates and maintains online resources that inform families and allow them to effectively support their students in every phase of the global education process.

Percentage of time:

10

Duties/Responsibilities:

Team Management and Emergency Response:
Manages advising schedules, ongoing training, and regular advisor group meetings. Assists the Director in supporting the professional development of staff. Directly supervises assigned Advisors. Responsible for providing ongoing management, training, coaching, and performance reviews. May also directly supervise and provide project management support for the Graduate Assistant(s).

Serves on the office’s emergency response team and assists the office in mitigating risk with a focus on student health and safety. Assists with on-call rotation system to respond to emergencies outside of regular business hours, particularly during the peak times of the year (e.g. Spring Break, Summer).

Percentage of time:

10

Duties/Responsibilities:

Contract Management:
Serves as the contract administrator for Global Education. Coordinates contract paperwork for student global experiences with campus partners (academic departments, Legal, Procurement, and International Initiatives). Tracks when contracts are due for renewal and facilitates the renewal process in a timely manner.

Percentage of time:

5

Contact Details:

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name:

Yana Cornish

Recruitment Contact Email:

[email protected]

Recruitment Contact Phone:

706-542-5544