DIRECTOR / STUDY ABROAD
Position Number: S-3485
Position Summary:
This position provides leadership in the direction and administration of study abroad programs, including supervising the study abroad staff, overseeing risk management for study abroad, developing and upholding policies and procedures related to study abroad, and working with faculty and academic leadership to integrate study abroad into the educational experience.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Five years experience in international education
Experience living or studying outside the United States.
Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Advocates on behalf of study abroad among campus partners. Recommends and maintains policies and procedures related to study abroad programs in coordination with campus partners (registrar, financial aid, risk management, general counsel, admissions, etc.). Ensures policies and procedures are reflective of best practices, are efficient, and conducive to meeting goals. Manages study abroad staff, supports their ongoing development, and actively addresses personnel concerns. Hires, trains, and evaluates study abroad staff. Makes strategic plans and related budget requests for study abroad operations in consultation with the Senior Vice Provost for Academic and Curricular Affairs (SVP -ACA ) Advocates for study abroad scholarship funding and oversees study abroad scholarship awarding process. Reviews and provides feedback on faculty led proposals and budgets along with Assistant Director (Faculty-led Programs), and Deans. Responds to escalated situations or requests as necessary. Develops and maintains standard operating procedures manual for study abroad operations. Ensures the integrity of study abroad data and responds to data requests as needed. Develops and executes assessment plan that regularly evaluates effectiveness of study abroad advising and programming; disseminates and gathers program evaluations and post-program faculty reports; supports relevant campus partners with assessment of learning outcomes as needed. Stays attuned to real and perceived barriers to student participation in study abroad programs; works with campus partners to reduce barriers in order to increase access to and participation in study abroad. In consultation with SVP -ACA , communicates with overseas study abroad partners to develop and revise terms of agreements in consultation with SVP -ACA , makes recommendations regarding new overseas opportunities and assists in program development as needed. Monitors world events and serves as primary point of contact for student emergencies abroad. Develops, maintains, and applies vetting protocol for study abroad partners. Develops and manages an international travel registry for CMU related student travel (other than formal study abroad), conducts outreach to the university community to promote participation in travel registry. Coordinates the Travel Health and Safety committee and calls meetings as necessary to review requests for travel to restricted locations. Liaises with university Risk Management Office regarding international health insurance policy and communicates as needed during international emergencies. Ensures international programs are compliant with related laws and institutional policies (Clery Act, Title IX, HIPAA , ADA , GDPR , etc.). Reviews and updates all health, safety, and security information provided to study abroad program participants and faculty leaders (online orientation, health forms, waivers, etc.). Provides advice on risk management for study abroad programs, including development of a safety audit checklist and recommendations on program activities; communicates with internal and external audiences to regularly assess the safety of study abroad programs. Liaises with CMU Health Services and other campus partners as needed regarding the study abroad health clearance process; assists faculty program directors and overseas partners in developing plans to support students’ individual health/accommodation matters as necessary; liaises with OCRIE , CMU Police, and other campus partners as necessary to respond to reported incidents involving CMU students abroad. Stays informed of industry best practices, trends and discussions. Develops and maintains professional relationships with external experts such as US Dept of State, Overseas Advisory Council, Forum on Education Abroad, NAFSA , etc. Regularly communicates with SVP -ACA and other campus stakeholders to provide relevant and timely updates on study abroad operations. Contributes to university-wide initiative to support campus internationalization. Other duties as assigned.
Supervision Exercised:
Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others in our teams. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve leadership abilities and demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU , we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU’s culture of excellence.
Employee Group: Professional & Administrative -Salary
Pay Range: $75,000 - $85,000
Department: Global Engagement
Position Status: Regular
Employment Status: Full-Time
FTE: 1.00
Position Type: 12 month
Weekly Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; Weekends and evenings as needed.
Location: 1200 S Franklin St, Mt Pleasant, Michigan, 48859
Open Until Filled: Yes
Message to Applicants:
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials on or before Friday, November 22nd.
For full job description and to apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5756903
CMU , an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community.
Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: [email protected]
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