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University of Arkansas Looking for Director of Study Abroad and International Exchange Full Time
Job Type: time type
Full time
Job Number: job requisition
id
R0053392
Location: Fayetteville
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Type of
Position:
Professional Staff – Project/Program Administration
Workstudy
Position:
No
Job Type:
Regular
Work
Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship
Available:
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded
in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of
universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world
through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture
and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is
located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding
Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly
gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas
offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes
university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official
holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee
salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review
before applying for the opening.
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Department:
International
Education
Department’s Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Director of Study
Abroad and International Exchange reports to the Associate Dean for International Education within the Graduate School and International
Education. The Director of Study Abroad and International Exchange supports the academic, research, and outreach missions and strategic
initiatives of the University to increase student participation in study abroad opportunities. This position facilitates campus-wide
collaboration with faculty, administrators, academic units, and administrative offices to respond to global initiatives; build, maintain,
and evaluate programming; and deliver best practices in global education. This position leads fiscal and risk management for students,
staff, and faculty international travel with the goal of sustaining and growing quality international experiences .
Regular,
reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working
relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
- At least five years of management and leadership
experience in international education - At least three years of experience in fiscal management and risk management procedures
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience with best practices in education abroad curriculum
design, assessment, and integration with academic programs of study - Demonstrated experience overseeing a variety of exchange,
faculty-led, and third party provider programs - Demonstrated experience supervising and evaluating staff
- Demonstrated
experience with comprehensive data management
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Organizational, interpersonal communication, and public speaking skills
- Ability to use international education technologies,
including Microsoft Office and Terra Dotta - Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an international leadership
team - Ability to travel domestically and internationally
- Ability to interact effectively with a broad range of
constituencies and stakeholders - Ability to develop emergency protocols that are in alignment with the University’s risk management
and safety plan
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
$75,000 – $86,000
Commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application,
List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:
Proof of
Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Dr. Lindsey Aloia, Assistant Dean for International
Education, [email protected]
All application materials must be
uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment
contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Pre-employment Screening
Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to
providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a
criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check,
a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction
or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a
relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner
consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff
and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational
excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The
University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race,
color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information,
or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these
bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the
University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal
authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure
under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical
Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
Hearing, Manipulate items with
fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Talking
Occasional Physical
Activity:
Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Sitting, Standing, Walking
Benefits
Eligible:
Yes
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. All applicants are subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act and persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.
