Assistant Director, Study Abroad

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Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number: 998733

Functional

Title:

Assistant Director, Study Abroad

Position Type:
Staff

Position Eclass: EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information:
Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro (UNCG) is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No.

1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the NY Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal, helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity.

The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:
The International Programs Center (IPC) coordinates and develops the University's international activities and advances its internationalization goals as stated in the Strategic Plan. Activities include developing and managing education abroad programs; providing support services to degree-seeking (F1) and exchange (J1) international students and visiting international scholars; and developing and managing outreach programs to the campus and local community. IPC financially supports international-related study, research, and projects for students, faculty, and staff with donor support.

IPC serves as the liaison for the Interlink Language Program and for New Mind Education activities on campus. IPC oversees the management of a position that supports the internationalization goals of all 16 UNC System institutions.

The Assistant Director of Study Abroad and Exchange Programs will serve as a study abroad advisor to and coordinator for 200+ students. This includes working with all levels of administrative units and faculty members, with emphasis on interaction with students, parents, and administrators. The person in this role will advise students planning to participate in any study abroad program (short-term partner, faculty-led, semester, and year-long exchanges).

They will work closely with the Faculty-led Coordinator and the Incoming Exchange Student Coordinator (regarding students coming to UNCG Greensboro for semester or year-long exchanges). They will advise outgoing study abroad students by identifying appropriate site options, ensuring coursework alignment with academic goals, transferring credits, determining financial aid applicability, and organizing re-departure orientation. They will act as a UNCG Greensboro liaison for students abroad to ensure appropriate enrollment upon return.

They will assist in pre-departure and re-entry workshops to facilitate student adjustment, re-integration, and career planning. They will assist with partnership relations and agreement management efforts. The Assistant Director will report to the Associate Director of Study Abroad and Exchange Programs to administer and expand UNCG Greensboro's Study Abroad and Exchange Programs, and will work with the Associate Provost for International Programs as needed.

• A master's degree, or a bachelor's degree and an equivalent amount of education and experience, is required.
• Outstanding intercultural sensitivity, exemplary written & verbal competency, and excellent computer skills.
• The incumbent must be able to relate to students of diverse backgrounds and work effectively with multiple administrative and academic offices.
• Five years of prior experience working in the international education field at a higher education institution.
• This position requires the ability to develop and interpret health and safety policies and procedures and advise stakeholders accordingly.
• Ability to manage time effectively, work independently, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, faculty and staff, community leaders, third party entities, and counterparts in partner institutions.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• High standards of professionalism needed to represent UNCG and the IPC effectively both domestically and abroad.
• Willingness to periodically travel domestically and abroad.

• Master's degree with an international focus or in a related field.
• Experience working, living, and/or studying abroad.
• Experience working in a public higher educational system like UNC would be advantageous to this position.
• Experience advising international students on J-1 visas and an…