Wayne State University Looking for Director Academic – Education Abroad & Global Prgms Full Time

Director Academic – Education Abroad & Global Prgms

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced
Director Academic – Education Abroad & Global Prgms at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier,
public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich,
high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional
educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job
duties):

Job
Purpose
The Director of Education Abroad and
Global Programs is responsible for overseeing and
managing all aspects of
education abroad and several global initiatives at the university. This position requires strong
leadership,
strategic planning, and international education expertise to promote, expand
and enhance the education/study abroad and
other global experience for
students, particularly those who are from underrepresented groups.

The Director will oversee the
development of new education abroad programs,
including the creation of new and existing faculty-led study abroad programs.  Working
closely with faculty, the Director will
supervise the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) initiatives
and other faculty
engagement in global programming, support and provide
leadership to the flagship Junior Year in Munich program and the Office
of
Fellowships. In addition, the Director will develop a plan for working with
third-party study abroad providers and will manage and
maintain the university’s
international agreements and partnerships.

Essential
Functions

Develop and
implement a
comprehensive education abroad and global programs strategy,
aligned with the organization’s mission and goals. Provide leadership
and
guidance to staff members involved in study abroad programs, ensuring
efficient operations and compliance with policies and
regulations. Monitor,
assess and expand study abroad offerings, including those offered by
third-party providers. Establish and
manage risk management protocols,
emergency response plans, and ongoing support services. Stay updated on
trends and best practices
in international education, study abroad
regulations, and global mobility programs to ensure program quality and
compliance.
Establish a comprehensive framework to evaluate the effectiveness
and impact of education abroad programs and regularly review and
monitor data to identify areas of improvement and
update accordingly.

Work closely
with faculty and facilitate collaboration
across departments and the campus,
particularly as it relates to faculty involved in education abroad programs, Collaborative
Online
International Learning (COIL), exchange programs, and other
international opportunities. Work with academic departments to ensure
education abroad programs include the necessary rigor and academic quality
and integrate seamlessly with curricula, enabling students to
earn credits to
contribute to their degree requirements.

Manage
international partnership agreements and supervise staff  who
process the agreement and manage the
database.  Work with the VP and assistant
VP to evaluate agreements and identify and develop
new areas for growth.

Manage
the budget for education abroad and global programs, including financial
planning, resource
allocation, and monitoring of expenditures.

Oversee the Junior Year in Munich
program and the Office of
Fellowships.

Perform
other related duties as assigned.

Unique
duties:

Qualifications:

Education

Master’s degree

Experience

Expert
(established subject matter expert, 7+ years experience)

Experience at an
accredited university or four-year college, with a
minimum of 7 years’
experience in international education. Experience in the administration of
university-wide programs, including
managing a diverse constituency (both
academic and non-academic) and working with faculty.

Preference given to candidates with
personal
experience of living outside the United States, fluency in a language other
than English, and academic achievements in the
area of international studies.

Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities
Master’s degree in International Education, Higher Education
Administration, or a related field.

Several years of experience in study abroad program management or international education
administration, preferably in a leadership role.

Strong knowledge of study abroad best practices, program development,
implementation, assessment, risk management, and compliance with relevant regulations.

Demonstrated experience in developing and
maintaining partnerships with international institutions and stakeholders.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the
ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders.

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage
multiple priorities, deadlines, and budgets.

Familiarity with technology platforms and software used in study abroad program
management and student support.

A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in international education.

Flexibility and
willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Preferred
qualifications:

School/College/Division:

H92 – Student Affairs

Primary
department:

H9209 International Students and Scholars

Employment type:

• Regular
  Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary
information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum:
• Salary hire maximum:
  TBD

Working conditions:

Normal Office Environment
Some evening and weekend work is required.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New
  Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy
requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work.
If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity
statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages
applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.