Location: Seattle,WA, USA
The University of Washington Tacoma is an anchor institution that is deeply invested in its local communities and in student success. As one of three campuses of a world-class university, UW Tacoma is dedicated to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching and scholarship and to engaging the community in mutually beneficial partnerships. UW Tacoma's commitment to access and diversity is central to an environment where students, staff, faculty and South Sound residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth. More information about UW Tacoma and its strategic plan can be found here.
The Office of Global Affairs has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Director of Study Abroad to join their team.
The Assistant Director of Study Abroad provides leadership for UW Tacoma's study abroad programs and other global learning opportunities. The Assistant Director reports directly to the Executive Director of the Office of Global Affairs. This position oversees the administration of study abroad programming at UW Tacoma, provides support for faculty developing study abroad opportunities, manages study abroad budgets and coordinates risk management in collaboration with the UW's Global Travel Security Manager.
This position will help connect our diverse student body to transformational global learning opportunities and support our students' development into globally-minded, culturally competent citizens. This position is responsible for revenue and expenditures for study abroad related budgets in the amount of approximately $250,000, including state-funded and fee-based budgets, and tuition waivers. The position also provides oversight for fiscal operations of all study abroad programs and ensures activities are carried out in a fiscally responsible manner.
The position supports approximately 150 student participants and 12 faculty-led study abroad programs per year. These numbers are expected to grow. They ensure the health, safety, and wellness of students, faculty, and staff who are participating in global learning opportunities. Many of our students are traditionally underrepresented in international education, and this position will emphasize equitable access to study abroad for our students, a core mission of the campus.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Study Abroad Leadership (45%)
Supports the development and implementation of UW Tacoma study abroad programs and other global learning opportunities
Works with faculty to create high-impact study abroad programs that align with UW Tacoma's strategic plan, its social justice focus, and student interests
Advises faculty program directors on program proposal process, budget components, pre-departure orientation, and post-program assessment
Develops infrastructure and policies to support study abroad programs and independent learning abroad
Coordinates the effective implementation of UW-wide and UW Tacoma study abroad policies and procedures, including risk management and crisis response.
Serves as primary first responder to study abroad emergencies at UW Tacoma and coordinates communication to University leadership and other units as needed
Responds to Study Abroad Code of Conduct violations, makes recommendations to university leadership about conduct proceedings and disciplinary sanctions, and coordinates with university disciplinary processes
Manages Global Initiatives Fellowship program applications, administration, etc
Participates in education abroad professional community meetings, conferences, etc
Applies for grants to create new study abroad programs
Oversees efforts to connect students who are traditionally underrepresented in international education to study abroad
Other duties as assigned
Study Abroad Advising & Management (30%):
Advises UW Tacoma students on study abroad programming opportunities on all three UW campuses, including independent learning options;
Supervises staff (which could include professional and/or student employees who support relevant programming, advising, and outreach), including training associated with advising and outreach strategies, evaluating their performance, and co-creating professional development plans
Advises students on scholarship and fellowship opportunities for study abroad;
Manages the study abroad portion of the OGA website;
Other Projects as assigned.
Study Abroad Program Operations (25%):
Provides strategic oversight over study abroad program and administrative fee budgets
Establishes program policies, procedures and processes, such as study abroad application systems, pre-departure requirements for study abroad participants, and a study abroad emergency refund policy
Ensures students complete all program applications and pre-departure requirements, in collaboration with the UW Study Abroad Office in Seattle;
Develops and implement pre-departure orientation and re-entry programming for study abroad participants;
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in International or Higher Education, Communications, Global Affairs, Business, or a related field, plus four (4) years' experience in international education, study abroad, or other student services
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Pro-active, detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to multi-task;
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Strong computer skills; experience with Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint;
Demonstrated ability to work with students and/or colleagues from a variety of cultural, ethnic, educational, and economic backgrounds.
Experience advising students for Study Abroad
Experience supervising students and/or staff
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in related field.
5 or more years of experience working in international education or a related field within higher education;
Budget management experience;
Experience living, working, or studying abroad;
Experience with StudioAbroad office management software
Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select Apply to this position . Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your My Jobs page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your My Jobs page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.