Director Study Abroad and International Enrichment

Directs and leads study abroad activities for the University.

• Coordinates all study abroad activities, including but not limited to hiring, developing, reviewing and supervising staff, assessing and improving processes, managing budgets and developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Maintains working relationships between departments, colleges, international college committees and faculty to develop study abroad courses, programs and activities.
• Develops and executes strategies to increase study abroad participation. Develops and manages scholarships. Assesses and evaluates all current programs and sites. Remains apprised of best practices and developments in education abroad and international education.
• Develops and executes strategies to increase study abroad participation, including developing and managing scholarships, and assessing and evaluating current programs and sites. Remains up to date on best practices and developments of education abroad and international education.
• Supervises and oversees faculty and staff.

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

• Master's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

• Five years' relevant experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated progressively responsible leadership experience in the field of international education.
• Management experience with study abroad programs.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• International work or study experience.
• Experience and ability to work with diverse populations.

• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally.
• Proficiency in a second language.

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.

Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Revised: 2019-04-17